Julian, California
On a Friday night after work, Greg and I chased the sun out to the West Coast. We landed first in Los Angeles, the city sprawl somehow feeling like home, […]
My Chicago Bridal Shower
It took a whole lot to get there (you can catch up on the full adventure here), but I finally made it home for my Bridal Shower. My mother planned […]
Cantaloupe Caprese Salad
After a whirlwind weekend of dinners out and celebrating my bridal shower, on Sunday we wanted to do something a little more low key. So Greg and I decided to […]
Vandal
After my fabulous bridal shower that afternoon, we went home, took long naps, and then got up and got ready for dinner at Vandal, a Lower East Side restaurant I’ve […]
A New York City Bridal Tea
Greg and I decided to get married almost two years ago, but we didn’t formally announce our engagement until February of this year. While it was fun planning the wedding […]
44 & X
I recently celebrated my New York City bridal shower, and my family came from all over the East Coast (and even further!) to share in my joy. The night before, […]
Chicago Architecture Boat Tour
Earlier this month, my mom and I hosted a Chicago bridal shower for my soon-to-be-sister-in-law, Kate, which you can read about here. The next day, my parents, Kate and I […]
Key West Sunset Sail
I’ve told you about most of my weekend in Key West, but I saved the best for last! The evening after Matt and Trisha’s wedding, we boarded a catamaran for […]
Key West
I recently went on a little weekend trip. Can you guess where? If the title of this post and the picture haven’t already given it away, I headed down to […]
A New England Easter
Last year we celebrated a New England Thanksgiving, so this year it seemed only fitting to also celebrate a New England Easter! We took the train from NYC to Connecticut […]
New Year’s Eve at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
I know I’m hardly unique when I say I love […]
New Year’s Eve at Universal Orlando
Growing up, my parents referred to me as their “holiday girl.” I loved celebrating holidays, and reveled in everything from the decor to the music to the traditions. I’m still […]
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 […]
Palmer House
It was so nice being home for the holidays again this year! Greg and I flew into Chicago a week before Christmas and spent lots of wonderful time with family […]
A New England Thanksgiving
Spending time in Connecticut with my extended family is my favorite Thanksgiving tradition. That and watching the Rockettes perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! This year our celebration started […]
Quality Italian
Quality Italian in Midtown has traditional Italian dishes and one very special dish you won’t be able to get enough of! But I’m getting ahead of myself… My cousins Blair and […]