by Julie | May 7, 2019 | Entertaining, Life Stuff
Two weeks ago our oldest Lindsey got engaged to her boyfriend Morgan. He took her to a little winery that has become “their place” and proposed to her in the vineyards. The super sweet owner of the winery helped him with a lot of the details, and then...
by Julie | Jun 19, 2018 | Entertaining, Food & Celebrations, Life Stuff, New York, Travel & KC
Last month our youngest, Grant, graduated from Saint Louis University and started a new job in … New York City! You guys, I’m not gonna lie, this development has been tough on this mom, but he is absolutely living his dream, so it’s all good....
by Julie | Oct 25, 2017 | Entertaining, Food & Celebrations, Holidays, Seasons and Holidays, Tablesettings
Are you thinking about Thanksgiving yet? Since the leaves around here have started changing, and the fall temps seem to have arrived to stay, I’ve got Thanksgiving on my mind. Thanksgiving tables to be exact. For our table this year, I know a couple of things...
by Julie | Aug 29, 2017 | Entertaining, Food & Celebrations, Tablesettings
I have such a thing for dishes. They may be one of my love languages. I’ve written before about brown transferware and white dishes. I also have some green Bordallo Pinheiro plates that I love. Recently I saw some blue and white dishes paired with red and...
by Julie | May 15, 2017 | Entertaining, Food & Celebrations
Back in February, my sisters-in-law and I threw a baby shower for our niece Emily. I had forgotten how much fun baby showers are. It was a treat to host this one. My sister-in-law Julie (the other Julie in our family) and I created a shared Pinterest board, started...
by Julie | Nov 26, 2014 | Entertaining, Food & Celebrations, Holidays, House & Home, Seasons and Holidays, Tablesettings
Happy Thanksgiving to those of you reading in the US. I hope you’re enjoying this holiday week. My parents, sister, and brother-in-law are all in from Florida and we’re enjoying a lot of fun family times. In between I’m planning menus, running to the...
