Summertime means grilling at our house.  A whole lot of grilling.  This is hands down our favorite steak marinade recipe.  After a lot of trial and error, I came up with this steak marinade recipe and we use it again and again and again.  If you’re hosting a bbq today for the holiday (or any […]

Summertime means grilling at our house.  A whole lot of grilling.  This is hands down our favorite steak marinade recipe.  After a lot of trial and error, I came up with this steak marinade recipe and we use it again and again and again.  If you’re hosting a bbq today for the holiday (or any […]

We’re entering one of my favorite months for decorating: July.  Something about this middle-of-summer month makes me want to run around barefoot in the sunshine and give my home and yard that carefree, fresh, summertime feel.  Here are my picks for July decor. I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite summertime images from around […]

Happy Tuesday! I’m all about practicality these days and this outfit is suiting me just fine: Jeans, a comfortable top, colorful flats, a statement necklace to take it up a notch, and my hair pulled up so tiny fingers can’t grab it. Top: J.Crew (on sale!) | Jeans: J.Brand | Flats: Ann Taylor, similar here […]

It’s August.  August people!  Where has summer gone?  And while we’re talking about things disappearing, that baby of mine?  A baby no more.  Ruby is full blown toddler.  She walks with conviction.  She eats her weight in watermelon.  And she’s wearing pigtails– pigtails I tell you!  They make her look like a teenager….. and they’re […]

Summer has been whizzing past.  July has been jam packed with work and projects, mainly the complete remodel of one side of our rental duplex.  Before we had Ruby, we lived in the other side, and had renters in the opposite half.  It’s in the darling suburb of Sugarhouse, and it was perfect for just […]

A summer dessert isn’t complete without some kind of berry.  This is the perfect time of year to whip up this amazing dessert.  It goes great with ice cream and will have everyone asking for seconds!  I hope you love one of my favorite recipes: Berry Pudding Cake. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup fresh raspberries 1 cup […]

I’m telling you people, mint is my color this summer.  It’s just my fave.  And so, I shall continue to wear mint until my thirst for it is quenched. Top: Bobeau | Skirt: Rubybloom c/o | Bracelet: J. Crew Factory, similar here Along with the same color combo, I’m loving… This dress This shirt This […]

This Strawberries and Cream Cake is one of those desserts that after you try it for the first time, you can get it out of your head.  I have dreams about this cake.  It’s that good.  I first tried it at my best friend’s family party several years ago.  I’m not sure who came up […]