Ermygosh, I canNOT believe I didn’t post this sooner! My sweet pal, Anna, and I started this tradition four years ago (you can see a past exchange HERE). Why I don’t have more exchanges on here is beyond me.. They’re SO fun, not to mention very photogenic events! So, I suppose it would have made sense to postpone this post until mid-November, and I’ll run it again then. BUT, I do…
It’s a little bit insane realizing how much I move around this country. One of the blessings/curses of having going to the college I went to is that I have friends ALL over the place. Also, since my parents have become snowbirds, I visit them in Florida a LOT.. I have been known to book a flight on a Thursday evening and fly out on Friday after work. It’s pretty…
Despite my greatest efforts to be financially responsible for Christmas, I have to admit that I feel more than a little short of my goals. Looking back at my bustling social calendar, I understand why things didn’t go so hot, and I’m super motivated to get rolling this year. As my first blog post of 2018, I thought it was only appropriate to be honest.. I know I can get…
Have I mentioned I love everything Christmas? Because I really do… We did a Christmas tea at Reynold’s Tavern in Annapolis a few years ago, and I was so excited at the possibility of going back this year. There’s something so girly about doing high tea and, while I don’t foresee myself doing it all the time, I loved it last Sunday. To top everything off, it snowed in D.C. on…
Happy Tuesday!! Since I have SO much content this week, I need more than my usual three blog posts. Yay!!! This weekend, my friend Anna and I are hosting our 4th Annual Cookie Exchange. Our girlfriends look forward to this party every year, and this year no exception. We’re doing a brunch along with it, so I’m sure it will a huge hit. In honor of this trusty tradition, I…
How much are you LOVING this Christmas season? Seriously, I’m in the Christmas spirit every year at this time, but this year I’ve thrown it in to overdrive, and I’m totally cool with that. I went with some girlfriends to Reynolds Tavern in Annapolis this weekend for Christmas tea (more on that later), have seen the National Christmas Tree, went to ZooLights, baked tons of cookies (more to come!), am…
I hate to admit this, but last year was my first time at ZooLights and this year was my first time going to see the National Christmas Tree. SO bad, right?! This is my NINTH Christmas season here in D.C., so the fact that it took me so long to take advantage of both of these long-standing traditions is kind of insane. The weather here, thanks be to God, has…
Two years ago, I hosted a recipe exchange that was a HUGE success. Honestly, I still cook some of the recipes I got at that exchange. It’s so fun because not only do you get fantastic recipes, you know whether or not you like them! Anyway, this year’s theme was breakfast. Who doesn’t LOVE breakfast food, right? Some people make a fancy breakfast for Thanksgiving or Christmas morning, so I…
I love love LOVE Christmas time and the relaxation that comes with it. I make it my personal mission every year to be finished with Christmas shopping by Thanksgiving, so I’m just ready to carpe the Christmas season. And, yes, fellow Catholics, I know Christmas doesn’t start until December 25.. SO What It Means to Be a Christian by Joseph Ratzinger is my annual Advent read, and I can’t recommend…
To say that last weekend was as perfect as it comes would be an understatement. Everything from the chill Thanksgiving morning, complete with the Macy’s Parade, cinnamon rolls and cozy blankets to shopping the sales on Friday and Saturday was amazing. I am still basking in the perfection of this time off with my love. On Sunday, Jim and I had intentions of doing a hike in the Shenandoah, but…