Coastal Queen…

I had every intention of sharing the details of my Memorial Day Weekend last Friday, but I’m sure many people know how plans can change at the last minute or things can pop up unexpectedly in life! In my case, it was impromptu plans with Troy while he was visiting for the week- including attending […]

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The Great Summer Kickoff!

We may be a few days removed from Memorial Day, but I’m still beaming with joy at what a fun and very busy weekend I had- filled with friends, food and some incredible live music as I celebrated the arrival of the Summer season and important milestones for my loved ones! I had taken last […]

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Catching My Breath…

May has been so insanely busy- and as we wind down towards the end of the month and I prepare for some big events and plans/travel coming up in June- I wanted to pull back the curtain and reveal all the things I have had going on as of late while I have a little […]

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A Month to Remember: May 2021

Happy Memorial Day and First (Unofficial) Day of Summer, everyone! Although I’m still a little jetlagged and the weather here in New England has been anything but Summery since my return home over this past weekend- I’m in good spirits and looking forward to the coming weeks ahead where I have a few beach days, […]

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Cookout Classics: Beer Bratwursts with Dijon Coleslaw

Although Memorial Day isn’t for another week- I thought I’d get the Summertime/outdoor grilling recipes started a little early with a quick and easy, beer-infused lunch (or dinner!) dish that is sure to be a favorite among your freshly-vaccinated friends and family at your next gathering! While I’m a big fan of the traditional hamburgers […]

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OOTD: Three-Day Weekend Casual

The tradition every Memorial Day Weekend- for as long as I can remember- consisted of at least one cookout and at least one trip to the beach to “jump start” the Summer season with friends and family. Of course, this year things are a little different- what with social distancing, mandatory face coverings, and limited […]

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