All you need to get through the holidays are a good meditation routine and a good cocktail. A festive beverage or two, (or three, no judgement) will help you get juuuuust jolly enough to survive everything from fake-smiling through bad gifts to Great Aunt Ann’s personal questions. This Cranberry Cinnamon Whiskey Sour is sure to […]

A few weeks ago I took a quick, 48 hour trip south to Palm Beach, Florida. Palm Beach is one of my favorite cities in Florida because of the lush foliage, historic architecture, fabulous shopping and restaurants. While I was there, I had the opportunity to visit the Palm Beach Outlets and get a jump […]

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LavazzaCoffeeMoments #CollectiveBias Fall invites in cozy sweaters, colorful leaves and warm coffees. And let’s be real, coffee is always a great option for the days that end in “y”. But with the daily expense of ordering coffees and […]

Hosting a Halloween party this year? If so, chances are you’ve been focusing on festive cocktails and creepy treats, but may have overlooked your table. This Halloween tablescape is elevated, with spooky surprises and ghoulish décor. Because you know what’s even better than a regular old Halloween party? A sophisticated, grown-up Halloween dinner party. We […]

‘Tis the season to celebrate! At the Four Seasons Resort Orlando, boughs of holly are swapped for swaying palm trees illuminated in lights. Last week I was invited to a magical evening of holiday shopping and dining at my favorite resort in Central Florida. The first stop of the evening was at the wardrobe boutique, […]

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Argo® Corn Starch. All opinions are mine alone. #CrispyCreations #CollectiveBias #FriedChicken​ Pop quiz: Which appetizer will have your guests buzzing for days: (A) jalapeño poppers, (B) pigs in a blanket or (C) bite-sized chicken and waffles? The answer is definitely C. Jalapeño poppers are great and […]

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TennesseePrideFlavor #CollectiveBias I’ve always been a firm believer that tacos belong on the menu for lunch, dinner and breakfast. But while there are endless fun ways to make breakfast tacos, I almost always revert to some version of […]

By now it has to be pretty clear that I think that edible candy eyes are one of the best baking inventions ever. Every year, I fall more in love with them and use them as often as I can September through October. These Rice Krispie Treat Monsters are more cute than scary, and another […]

The countdown to the spookiest night of the year is officially on. For kids, Halloween is a day filled with costumes, silliness, and candy, but you can add to the sweetness of the holiday with cake pops that celebrate All Hallows’ Eve. These spook-tacular bites of cake on a stick are definitely more sweet than […]

A kid-free wedding. Seems simple enough, right? But there’s always a chance for an exception, from the flower girl your mother-in-law insists on having to your maid of honor’s infant daughter. We’re answering your wedding etiquette questions and how to handle the topic with grace. Be Prepared for “No” Many parents will probably be excited to have […]