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Style

Holiday Decor Inspired by Charlotte Moss

I have had the above image saved on my phone for a while now. Given that I will be arriving in Florida well into December, I am using it as inspiration for some last-minute holiday decor that will transition into January; lots of warm sunshine-y tones, a combination of brass and natural elements, and a hint of moss/sage velvet. I am also putting the cheerful Cara Cara set…

Food

Sunday Dinner: Concord Grape and Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

My sister has been eating a primarily Raw/Vegan diet for the past 10 or so years.

At times, I've asked her if she's ever missed any of the foods that she enjoyed growing up.  Her answer is typically "No", but on one occasion she did tell me that if she ever decided to eat meat again, it would be "stringy meat".

"Ah, I totally get it", I said.

Food

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon, Manchego Cheese, and Pistachios

“Crave” and “salad” are two words that you are typically not going to hear together in a sentence. This one, however, is a salad that I absolutely have to have at least (?) once a month. It’s crave-worthy, for sure. SHAVED BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD WITH BACON, MANCHEGO CHEESE AND PISTACHIOs For the dressing: 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon honey 3 tablespoons olive…

Lifestyle

How I Stay Hydrated Through (the Hustle and Bustle of) Holiday Travel

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #HydrateYourDay #CollectiveBias Partnerships such as this are what make this blog possible, and I am so grateful to all of you for your support. I counted. I have been on 48 separate airplanes in the last year alone. In part on account of a relationship that carried me from New…