Vietnam = motorbikes. You can’t visit the country and not be overwhelmed by the sheer number of motorbikes everywhere. Add the seemingly complete disregard for traffic signals, lanes, crosswalks, pedestrians (any traffic rules, frankly) and you have to steel yourself to even set foot outside your door, let alone get on a motorbike. But if
Bourbon Brown Sugar Carrots (a Friendsgiving Recipe!)
I absolutely LOVE the idea of Friendsgiving. Since I have such a large and close family, holidays have always meant celebrating with them. This is, of course, super awesome- but how about all the friends that you want to celebrate with too? Whether you’re hosting a bunch of friends on the holiday itself or picking
Gilded Leather Coasters (A Perfect Hostess Gift!)
Several months ago, I set aside a great photo of some gorgeous gilded leather coasters. I was thrilled about them- they were retailing for about eighty dollars and were stunning, but I was pretty sure that I had every opportunity to make them on my own to create something homemade and lovely. The story takes
10 Tips for Travel to Southeast Asia
Ah, Southeast Asia. A colorful and fascinating place, full of natural beauty, delicious food, ancient temples and bustling cities. Travel to this region is an adventure, but it may be a different experience than you’re accustomed to. With some tips for travel to Southeast Asia to help you prepare and pack, you can ensure a more
10 Beautiful Vintage Finds for Gorgeous Cocktails
Cocktails have a lot going for them. They’re yummy, they’re total crowd pleasers and they sure do look pretty. Have you ever wondered where we get some of our favorite vintage finds for beautiful cocktails? We aim to collect a mix of pieces to create just the right vibe. Some items are actually vintage, but there
Pumpkin Tea Bread (in a Coffee Can!)
We’ve all got those recipes that someone special made for us a kid, but that we haven’t had in years. After a quick visit to the Central Valley to visit my boyfriend’s house and try to find his favorite cooking pieces from his childhood (like his mom’s cast iron cornstick pan), we started talking about
Workplace Celebrations with Izze Sparkling Water
Did you know that October 17th is Sweetest Day? I hadn’t heard of the holiday before, so I went straight to Google where I found out that the day originated in Cleveland! (We all know how I feel about Cleveland. LOVE.) The rundown: Sweetest Day is the day to celebrate your friends and loved ones
Halloween Swizzle Sticks
I really love Halloween. I’m not just saying that because it’s suddenly cool to be obsessed with all things Fall. I have always loved it and never really grew out of it! I keep our living room area sort of Victorian Gothic, with spiderwebs, black and white photos (some that have hologram skeletons in them