My typical weeknight goes a little something like this... I walk through the door at 7pm, Brett's just coming home from the gym; we kick off our shoes and glance at each other with pained looks on our face and say "takeout?", or "why don't we just go out". Then it's back out to the car for a trip to ...
Its safe to say that I'm completely addicted to brussels sprouts. There's just something so amazing about them when they are roasted or pan fried, it's almost as if they morph from bitter vegetable to sweet, savory candy. Ten years ago you couldn't have paid me to try these ugly mini-cabbage looking things, but that's ...
[4/26/13] A touch of old [Vintage Clock] Filling AND healthy [simple baked eggplant] Simple & Thrity [Hydrangea Centerpiece] A healthy treat [Quinoa Cookies] Sometimes bigger IS better [extra large lounge chair] Marry me in these...[Badgley Mischka Goodie Tiffany Blue Shoes]
There are many fun traditions I miss from my childhood, waiting up at night for Santa to come, waking up to a basket full of chocolate from the Easter Bunny, and of course leaving notes for the Tooth Fairy under my pillow with every tooth I lost. The angst of waiting to find out what the ...
Today's an exciting day for Picklee! As you all know, the Picklee blog (and shop) were born from my belief that the most beautiful things are created from resources we already have. This is the case with many of Picklee's up-cycled projects like the Rustic Wood & Iron Table and so many of our trash to treasure ...
Warm weather treat [Sand Dollar Cookies] An interesting combo [nude & gold nails] Make a statement [brass hardware] Simply Gray & White [leggings & blouse] No fat + only three ingredients [Orange Creamsical Cake] Repurposing at it's best [Coffee Table Ottoman]
Sometimes Often times, I let me sweet tooth get the better of me. Of course this usually happens after I try to be good by making myself a nice, healthy dinner. I'll get this intense craving for ice cream, cake or cookies. It's almost as if my subconscious makes room for my sweet splurge by choosing a ...
As most of you know, I reside just an hour outside of Boston, so the Boston Marathon bombing hit pretty close to home for me. Though as a nation, when any event like this occurs, we're all confused and full of questions. There's no logical explanation as to why any person or organization would want to ...
Brett and I spent a week in Disney this past February, we had an amazing time. I've been a Disney-a-holic forever, it's truly is my happy place. As some of you may already know, this past trip was extra special because Brett and I got engaged during it! Here we are rockin' our Mickey tees in ...
[4/12/13] From basic to breathtaking [DIY window molding] Not your average jeans [DIY Lace Jeans] Get organized, DIY style! [DIY Paint Chip Calender] Because I can never remember! [The Right Wine Glass Selection Chart] Just when you thought ice cream couldn't get any better! [Wine Ice Cream] Doing it DIY style [DIY Tee Shirt Belt] Gold is glam [DIY GOld Leaf Bowls]
