Dessert – Wanderlust in the City

Ladurée Soho

When I told my friend Lauren that Greg proposed, her immediate response was, “When can we celebrate?!” It was incredibly sweet, and I was honored she wanted to share in […]

Dining

A New York City Engagement

I didn’t believe in love at first sight. Then on Halloween in 2015, I met Greg when he was dressed as half Caitlyn Jenner and half Bruce Jenner. And I […]

Dining

Christmas in St. Augustine

Greg and I spent Christmas Day in Chicago, and although it wasn’t as cold this year as it is most years, we were still excited a few days later to escape […]

Dining

Christmas Afternoon Tea at The Lowell Hotel

Every year before going our separate ways for the holidays, I host my friends at a festive Christmas afternoon tea. This year we celebrated at The Lowell Hotel on the […]

Lifestyle

2018 Scandinavian Christmas Ball

Picking my favorite New York City holiday tradition is like picking a favorite song. I immediately think of one activity that I love, but then another pops into my head… […]

Dining

Afternoon Tea at Kings’ Carriage House

I’ve always loved afternoon tea. From the tiny sandwiches to the cute desserts to the hours spent sitting around a table chatting with your friends, there’s just something so relaxing, […]

Dining

Cupcake Decorating at Georgetown Cupcake

One of my favorite New Yorkers is moving away! And while I’m being slightly dramatic (she’s only moving slightly north to Stamford, Connecticut!) it won’t be the same not having […]

Recipes

Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispies Treats

I could go on forever listing all of the wonderful things about autumn. From the changing leaves to the crisp air to the delicious pumpkin-spiced food, it truly is the […]

Recipes

RumChata Chocolate Pudding

My Frozen RumChata Strawberry Kiwi Lemonade was such a hit I decided to make another recipe with RumChata. I suppose you could say I’m on a RumChata kick! To make […]

Dining

La Tour d’Argent

Greg and I had many fabulous meals while we were in Paris. Some were simple picnics in a garden, and others were elaborate courses in spectacular settings. Our dinner at […]

Dining

Dinner Cruise on the Seine

Remember that earlier trip to Paris I told you about, when I was a student and couldn’t afford to do anything fun? During that visit I would sit along the […]

Dining

Le Grand Véfour

Paris is truly the most beautiful city in the world. Each building, courtyard, garden and street are all stunning in their own way, leading to countless pictures for the snap […]

Dining

Birthday Dinner at Le Jules Verne in the Eiffel Tower

I’ve been blessed with some pretty amazing birthdays in some […]

Recipes

Roasted Pineapple & Blueberry Ice Cream

Last week was my 31st birthday, so what better way to celebrate than with ice cream?! I whipped up this delicious Roasted Pineapple & Blueberry Ice Cream and thought I’d […]

Chicago

Fiammé

Vicki, my number one blog fan, also recommend eating at Fiammé in nearby Naperville, Illinois while I was in town. So I got together with a few of my cousins […]

Recipes

Thin Mint White Chocolate Popcorn

March always feels like the worst time of the year. The occasional nice day dangles before you like a tease, and just when you get your hopes up warmer weather […]

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