Splurge or Save: Comfy Summer Heels

heeled sandals that won't hurt your feet

After months spent in supportive sneakers, my high heel pain tolerance is basically gone. I will no longer be reaching for the strappy stilettos or the constricting sandals. Now my footwear focus is on pure comfort because if my feet hurt at all, my night is ruined. A good friend of mine is celebrating a big birthday this spring,… Read More

Easy Eats: Tuna Poke Bowls

from my friend Michele at Oak Street Kitchen

photo courtesy of The Recipe Critic My teenaged daughter is a very picky eater. Chicken? Not a favorite. Pizza? Meh. But Asian food? Yes please! Thai, Japanese, Korean, she loves them all. So, when she mentioned that she grabbed a poke bowl for lunch from our local Darien fish store Fjord, I filed it away as a future healthy meal… Read More

Book Blast No. 32: Rom-coms

light and enjoyable escapism

What makes a good rom-com? According to USA Today, they “start with a little conflict, throw in a few gut-busting laughs, add some moments of melancholy and several swoon-worthy scenarios that will sweep even the most jaded reader off their feet. Add an ending that, while not always the cliched happily-ever-after, is wholly satisfying.” These fun-loving uplifting stories offer… Read More

Still Stitching

time to revisit my needlpointing

I used to be such an avid needle-pointer, making belts, pillows, ornaments, and a Christmas stocking (or two). For some reason, I let the past-time slip away from me, trading in the canvas and wool for more books and puzzles. The other day I came across the latest unfinished project in my needlepoint graveyard and decided it was time… Read More

Loving Lavender

all things in pretty pastel purple

You can call it lilac, iris, lavender, or violet. With the onset of Spring and the Easter season, this light purple hue has been everywhere lately. This flattering shade is both soft and feminine on just about everyone. While I generally gravitate towards pinks and blush tones, I am finding myself being drawn to this pastel palette more and… Read More

Powerful Prints

dresses in bold colors and patterns

Spring is finally here and I am ready to put the Sorel boots back in the closet and break out my dresses in bright colors, bold prints, and happy fabrics. Who knows, maybe I will even make plans to see some friends–finally! When the warm weather arrives, I will be prepared to embrace everything it has to offer. These… Read More

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