I recently watched a new documentary that I have to share with you. Happy, which is currently on Netflix, talks about the psychology of happiness, using examples from around the world. It’s a quick watch – just over an hour…
On My List
Remember when the American Girl Doll catalog would come in, and you would just circle absolutely everything in it and hand it over to your parents? My wish lists over time have become much more curated than that, adding things…
Our First Married Christmas Card
I’m excited to share this year’s Christmas card with you! The past few cards have all featured Sprout on the front, sans pictures of us, but this year’s card had to be special. We used one of my favorite photos…
Cyber Monday Deals
There are so many deals going on that it’s hard to keep them straight! Here’s a list of some of my favorite places to shop, including codes for the best deals today. Happy shopping! tunic / black pants (past season,…
Being Thankful (+ Wedding Photos!)
I have so much to be thankful for, but this year I am especially thankful for my wonderful husband who has my back always. For our handsome pup, Sprout, who is as sweet as he is good-looking… and who will…
Black Friday Deals and Steals
It seems like everyone is Christmas crazy and decided to just skip the whole Thanksgiving thing. SO many Black Friday deals came out already – and are already available! Here are some of my favorites so far: First of all,…
Gifts for Him: My Purchases
Not sure what to get the man in your life? Whether it’s your significant other, your dad, or your brother-in-law, these gifts are all safe buys. A bag he can take on a weekend trip (1), a cozy quilted jacket (2),…
Gifts for Your Friends
If you’re looking for gifts for the ladies in your life, why not look to your favorite things? (Most of these items are under $50!) Sassy kitchen towels (1), something she’ll use every day (2), a dainty necklace (3), sparkly Kate Spade coasters for her home…
Favorite Home Renovation Shows
I spent a good chunk of my Sunday watching home renovation shows, which obviously didn’t help with my desire to demo a house. Here are my top 3 renovation shows you have to watch (if you like that sort of…
Colorful Coats
We had our first snowfall in Boston today, so I have outerwear on my mind. I’m also reminiscing about the days just a couple of weeks ago when “outerwear” meant a light jacket, brought along just in case it got…
Redoing the Guest Room (My One Room Challenge)
Every time I walked by our guest room, I cringed a little bit, until I found out last Spring about the One Room Challenge on Calling It Home. It was the perfect nudge to get me to do something about the…
The Best Books-Turned-Movies
Over the weekend T and I saw Gone Girl. I really liked it, though I’ve found that with books-turned-movies, I usually like the book better than the movie. Here are five instances where I recommend reading the book before seeing…