I’ve never felt more relieved over something ending than when I woke up the morning of January 1, 2021! See ya 2020! Sure, we are off to a shaky start, but let’s choose to be hopeful and stay positive. This too shall pass!
Soon a higher number of people will be vaccinated, and society will begin to reap those benefits. … Read More »
These were some my favorite things I made this year at home: dupe of PF Changs Mongolian beef, buttermilk fried chicken with peaches and mashed celeriac, steamed mussels with garlic, wine and brown butter, Ina Garten’s peach pie recipe, meat tower, yellow-tail with citrus, watermelon and basil, mushroom ragout with Boursin on toast, white truffle risotto with scallops, braised leeks and peaches, sweet potato and chorizo hash.… Read More »
If you are looking for an uplifting movie to watch with your family I’d like to recommend GREATER. It’s a four year old movie that I’ve never heard of and stumbled upon via Netflix. My hubby and I watched it Monday and have talked about it every day since!… Read More »
I know I’ve written about Hopstix in Chamblee before, but it was at the top of my mom’s list of places to eat. The calamari and robata grill is always delicious but everyone loves the basil fried rice (we always get at least one) and today I tried miso clam soup that was my perfect comfort food.… Read More »
Something I have never said before: “Be back in an hour I’m going to spin class!” Well, that is until last week. CycleBar Dunwoody invited Peggy and me to try a class. We were both worried we might die but sort of talked each other into it. … Read More »
Katie Kenny Phillips lives in Dunwoody with her husband, five kids, and her dogs, Norm and Coco. Lucky for us, she gave me a set of her 3 new children’s books:
Presenting colorful pictures and fun prose, the God, You Make Me Feel series is a wonderful way to connect a child to the greatest source of love: their Heavenly Father.… Read More »
The travel road ahead of us for 2021 is certainly a mystery! There are many changes on the horizon regarding the vaccine, international travel, and the general landscape of travel. In the meantime, we can be dreaming, reading, researching, and even planning for future travel. … Read More »
Mark McDevitt and Robert Lee, founders of Methane Studios based in Atlanta, GA, have released their first book just in time for the holiday season. 21st Century Schizoid Brand, a 508-page hardback book, showcases more than 1000 limited edition posters and art print design created over 22 years by the award winning illustration and design studio.… Read More »
Stocking stuffers are my favorite gifts to shop for. They are small, so you don’t necessarily have to worry about wrapping them and they can be fun or functional. Here are some ideas for the ones you love or maybe just someone you drew in your family secret Santa.… Read More »
Kids these days…I wrestle with trying to balance the electronic devices and accessories they ask for with tangible things to wrap up. Here are some ideas for a wide range of kids.
My husband can be particularly hard to shop for. When I ask him what he wants, it’s always, “I don’t need anything.” Yeah, I get that, but I still need to wrap something up and he always ends up enjoying whatever random thing we find for him. Here are some ideas for the guys in your life to unwrap.… Read More »
My favorite list to compile is my holiday wish list, I mean, the foodie gift guide. This is a mix of can’t-live-without gadgets, culinary treats and silly splurges that anyone who loves to cook or eat will love.
When I was a kid, we would fight over the paper thin After Eight mints that my mom kept in the fridge.… Read More »
Shopping for friends is the most fun. I love that all the ladies in my life have such diverse interests that shopping for them is a fun challenge. Here are some ideas to bring some joy to the ladies who have gotten you through life, but especially these last few months.… Read More »