Sometimes you end up in the most unexpected of places – read on to see how I got an extra night in Warsaw, Poland after an airline kerfuffle! The Story “Your flights are cancelled.” These are not the words you want to hear a week before your vacation. We had been planning a trip to […]
Rustic Plum Galette
I tried out another pastry dough recipe and made a Plum Galette that turned out phenomenally. Each time I bake I learn something new so read on to find out what I’ll do differently next time I make this rustic treat! The recipe I used came from Simply Recipes – head on over there for the […]
DIY Silhouette Art
It’s been so long since I’ve done a DIY! This year I haven’t been able to invest long stretches of time on many crafts or big household projects. My favorite one this year is my DIY Vanity Makeover, but over the weekend I managed to fit in this super easy silhouette project. It’s affordable – all […]
Apple Rose Mini Pies
I made these delicious Apple Rose Mini Pies last weekend and am so thrilled with how they turned out. This was my first time dealing with pastry dough so I was nervous and also skeptical that I could get the beautiful rose shape, but its really easy. Read more to find out my lessons learned […]
Books I Love
I’ve loved books and reading since I was a little girl. Books have influenced every aspect of my life — from my hobbies, education, and my dreams, books have been a major source of joy in my life. I wanted to share a few of my historical favorites below. For the most part these are […]
Door County Favorites
This Labor Day Weekend was spent up north in Door County, Wisconsin. It’s becoming a tradition that we go up there for the holiday weekend and its something I’ve begun to look forward to each year. Below are some of my favorite things to do in the area – if you want to learn even […]