Banana Cream Pudding
My wonderful cousin, Vaughan, hosted a Friendsgiving Dinner this past Sunday. It was intimate, cozy and felt like the perfect way to draw together a group of friends and family. […]
My Cheddar-Spinach Scones
You know what we’re missing in America? Daily tea and scones. While I can’t recreate holding Koalas and plunging into the depths of the Great Barrier Reef, I can make […]
A Girl’s Guide to Cockroaches
So, it’s happened. My New York City apartment, in spite of care and intense cleanliness, has sprouted one of my least favorite things on God’s Green Earth: cockroaches. (Question: Must […]
5 Houseplants You Can Basically Never Kill
If you’re like me, your thumb is less green than orange– Cheetos dust, don’t judge! Nonetheless, I do love bringing plants and nature into my home. They brighten my mood, […]
Gimme All Your Money and Gimme All Your Residuals
Craigslist. Unfortunately, not a list of top movie recommendations written by […]
My Carrot Cake Bread Pudding
Hippity hoppity Easter’s on its way! Tomorrow, in fact. If you’re running out of last minute ideas for your family’s annual potluck brunch, why not try my Carrot Cake Bread […]
Caroline’s Cakes
Remember that great Weight Watchers Commercial? Goddess Divine Oprah Winfrey looking directly into the camera and declaring, “I. LOVE. BREAD.” Well, I. LOVE. CAROLINE’S. CAKES. To an unhealthy degree. If […]
My PB&J Peanut Butter Cookies
I have a truly insatiable sweet tooth. My great friend Liz McCreery is the exact same way! We will try all your sweetest goods without batting an eye. My PB&J Peanut Butter […]
Grandma Evelyn’s Rugelach
My Great-Grandmother Evelyn Lehman loved to bake. One of her best creations? Apricot Rugelach. These cookies are super easy to make and remind me a lot of Kolache! You’ll need […]
Laughing Elephant Galentine’s
This year, after a THREE-year hiatus, I am hosting a mini-Galentine’s Day party for our Panhellenic Team. For those who don’t know, Galentine’s Day is a Leslie Knope-creation that will […]
Top Five Football Flicks
I’m not going to pretend to be a football fan. I like football, but I love toasted bread bowls with chili. (Do you see the connection?) Let’s try again: I like football, but […]
Tanamachi Studio
The impermanence of a college dorm room, or even a college apartment, necessitates quick thinking and short-term, portable interior design solutions. Especially when it comes to wall hangings and decorative pieces, […]
The Perfect Stocking
Growing up, Santa always left our presents in beautiful, personalized, needlepoint stockings. One for Avery. One for Haley. One for Ryan. And one for Whitney. Stockings are keepsakes, and to […]
Norfolk, CT Getaway
“Have car. Will travel.” — Not my official motto, but one that I’m trying to live my life by more and more. Once I have access, what’s stopping me from exploring […]
Carmichael Christmas List II
When shopping for the men in my life, I always find it hard to purchase original gifts. Everything seems so practical, pragmatic and un-fun. Sure, I could get my brother […]