Happy summer shopping everyone! My assistant, Melissa, and I compiled a list of what we plan to purchase or hunt for on Amazon Prime Day. You need to be a Prime member to get these deals, but in my humble opinion, it’s well worth it! I have one child moving into college this fall and…
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Prime Day Kitchen Deals
Happy summer shopping everyone! I compiled a list of what I plan to purchase or hunt for on Amazon Prime Day. You need to be a Prime member to get these deals, but in my humble opinion, it’s well worth it! I receive a very small and very stingy commission from Amazon for these recs,…
We Won An Award!
Should I add “award-winning” to my Instagram profile and bio? I haven’t done it yet, but I’m pretty close! I couldn’t be more proud to share the news that my first cookbook, Dinner is Done, won the 2023 INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD for best cookbook and best interior design for a non-fiction book. It couldn’t have…
Gift Guide 2020
The Gift Guide for Ourselves! Were we anything but selfish when we came up with this gift guide? Well, no. This is basically a letter to my husband (jk!). But I do think we all deserve a little merry merry this year. And to jumpstart your merriment, be sure to download this year’s Holiday eBook….
Best Fall Cookbooks 2020
Best Fall Cookbooks 2020 Get ready to line your shelves with the best new cookbooks of 2020! There are beautiful new books coming your way, with inspiring recipes to keep you cooking and sated. Of course I snuck in a couple spring releases too because I couldn’t help it! Cookbooks are a work of art,…
Holiday Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers
Pint Size Favorites That Won’t Break the Bank Cotton Cocktail Napkins. Obsessed with these, from hemstitched “linen” to gingham and white. Great hostess or teacher gift! Reusable Glass Straws. I’m making up for the disposable cocktail napkins with reusable straws. It’s called carbon credit. Small Maldon Sea Salt Tins. I may or may not have…
Holiday Gift Guide: Hostess
Holiday gift guide for the hostess with the mostess.
Kitchen Equipment Essentials
Kitchen Equipment Essentials How to Choose a Knife The ultimate essential. First order of business: Everyone needs a good chef’s knife for chopping, slicing and dicing. It's such a personal preference, although I do NOT recommend those knives sold by your neighborhood college kid that come serrated and promise to never need sharpening....
Back to School Ready
Back-to-School for Everyone! Early morning alarms, routines, new teachers and new adventures. Kids love the new gear, shiny and sharp new supplies and the promise of a great year ahead. If you’d like to make this dream come true for underserved kids, we’d love to encourage you to donate to CCSC in Houston. They provide…
Father’s Day Gift Ideas 2019
Father’s Day Gift Guide Melissa here with a special “love list” as we honor all the dads out there. They are our “rocks” and we wouldn’t be the same without them. I am so fortunate to have had the BEST father, although our time together was way too short, and I’m so lucky to have…