When I first read Little Women a few years ago, I'll admit, I thought it was duller than dull. Perhaps it was because I had been spending the past few years immersed in new motherhood, and tales of domestic bliss bored me. Or maybe it was because we never read it as children, that I … Continue reading Marching to the Beat…
Having recently finished Leave Me Alone with the Recipes: The Life, Art, and Cookbook of Cipe Pineles, I realized I have a thing for cozy, story-driven family-centric cookbooks. I devour them like novels, and keep them on shelves faaaar away from the mess of my kitchen. Here are a few in my collection: Apples for … Continue reading Book Roundup: The Cozy Cookbook
Here in SWMO, the sun is starting to shine, the days are getting longer, the weather just a bit warmer. With the arrival of Spring, we are finally saying goodbye to winter. But I won't lie. I love winter, and this one was particularly cozy. Full of family, nights by the fire, strong cocktails and … Continue reading Mood Board: Winter is Going
Both of us are OBSESSED with charming, cozy, European home design. The quirkier and more colorful, the better. I think we both know our husbands will only allow *so* much whimsy in our house. Therefore, we live vicariously. PADDINGTON BEAR is making the rounds in our family. I read the first book to my kiddos … Continue reading Anything But Neutral: Home Inspiration from the Movies
A list of items we daydream about including in our lives. {Featured Photo by Nikunj Gupta on Unsplash}
Flu season has been no joke. Having kids in elementary school and an office job is practically the same as living inside a petri dish. I don't want to get sick, and I don't want my kiddos to get sick, so I've been eating raw garlic until my breath bursts into flames, and then cool … Continue reading Golden Milk
Every morning for the past few years, I’ve jotted a quick note of something I’m grateful for. It helps start the day on a positive note, and puts my mind somewhere cozier. This year, I decided to focus each month with a theme. Get really specific. Inspired by one of my Christmas presents, “The Little … Continue reading Hygge-based Gratitude
Bubbly in a Teacup 