Tammy 
Halloween is just around the corner and next to Christmas, the Halloween decoration take up the second most space in the garage at our house. We LOVE this spooky fun holiday, and a party at our house is practically a must every year. One of my favorite parts of throwing a Halloween party is picking … Read more
John and I both happen to be history majors who share a particular interest in 20th century American history, in particular WWII for John…so needless to say, visiting Bayeux was high on our list while spending a few weeks in France. Bayeux is a charming little French town located on the Aure river in the … Read more
The other day Ash was watching the Pioneer Woman (her absolute favorite show!) and she was making some fudgy chocolate chip cookies, and they looked divine. I have never made chocolate chocolate chip cookies, so I decided that I needed to give some a try. I whipped up a batch and Oh man! They are … Read more
You guys! I cannot believe that I am headed to NYC in just 12 short days! I have always wanted to visit NYC in the fall and I am SUPER excited…but I am also totally stressing! Packages have been arriving practically daily a I try and sort out just what to wear. I feel like … Read more
While watching the Olympics recently, I was searching for something regarding Brazil on the internet and I stumbled on Anderson Cooper’s gorgeous vacation home. WOW!! If I had a beautiful retreat to escape to like this in Brazil, I night never come home! Architectural Digest did a beautiful job capturing these images and I hope … Read more
Welcome to our Fall Home Tour! I was so excited when Marty from A Stroll Thru Life reached out to see if I was interested in participating in one of her wonderful home tours this year. She is such a great hostess and I enjoy looking at everyone’s tours each season, so I am doubly excited … Read more
I have a favorite breakfast spot in Waikiki…the Hula Grill…do you know it? Not only is the view to die for, but their coconut pineapple pancakes is my absolute favorite! And the coconut syrup? Well, I could practically drink it. We love to visit Hawaii in September after school is back in session and … Read more
Happy Friday! Hopefully you are all gearing up for a fun weekend…the unofficial final weekend of summer. We’ve already been in school for three weeks, so this 3-day weekend could not come at a better time. I need a little extra sleep! 🙂 We are excited to head to our first high school football game … Read more
I pretty much won the award for coolest mom on the block this week according to my tween daughter. You see, my name appeared in the new J-14 Decorate Magazine, on a page next to the likes of Dove Cameron, Bailee Madison, and Sabrina Carpenter. Needless to say, it was a pretty exciting day in … Read more
When it came time to plan our summer across Europe, the South of France was high on my list. I envisioned planting myself in some Provencial home out in a beautiful field and letting the children roam with the goats and spend long days picking lavender and wildflowers. I didn’t realize that along with beautiful, … Read more
Happy Friday! And it’s about to get even happier! I popped into Anthropologie earlier this week and guess what? They have added a ton of new stuff to their sale section and it is all an additional 25% off right now. I picked up this top (love it over a tank with jeans) and this one . … Read more
A trip up the California coast is always a good idea, and when there is a cute boutique hotel like The Hotel Carmel to stop and relax at, it’s an even better idea. A mix of modern and cottage architecture, 27 guest rooms some with fireplaces, others with views of the hotel’s intimate courtyard. Relax … Read more
It is SO hot this month, I thought is was time for another infused water recipe to help us stay hydrated. A few months ago I told you about one of my favorite mixes, well, I’ve tried a few more recently and this recipe with strawberries, cantaloupe and pineapple is DELISH! The secret is to … Read more
Happy weekend! I could not be more excited to see this week come to an end. What is it about the first week of school that seems to drag on for ever and ever? We are all pretty wiped around here. Getting back into a routine is just exhausting for some reason, so we are … Read more
This week’s Destination Design takes us to one of my favorite spots in Los Angeles. Located on La Brea in an historic building dating back to 1928, that in true Hollywood style, it boasts it’s own famous past. According to Eater LA, Charlie Chaplin built the Spanish style brick building, complete with gothic arches, … Read more
It has been a long time since I took the chance on the blog to just write about life. I started this little blog 10 years ago next month…can you believe that? I can’t! While it’s changed names a few times and evolved with me as I have grown up, I want to get back … Read more
I’ll admit, sometimes when I tell people that I love Grasshopper Pie I get a funny look. 😉 For years I had my kids going, convinced that they were actually eating grasshoppers in this yummy dessert. When I finally told them the truth they didn’t find it too funny. lol! I don’t remember the first … Read more
When John and I were looking for a getaway, we knew that the south was one place we could go that would feel like a real vacation where we got to experience life that felt a little different than ours here on the west coast. We settled on Charleston, SC, but we also knew that … Read more
You guys!! I have some news that I can’t even believe! About three weeks ago I received a super exciting email. Now, to give this story some context, I get spam emails ALL the time. Do you guys? It seems like I am always winning some prize, being locked out of my bank accounts if … Read more
Hi everybody! Just popping in on this pretty day to let you know that TODAY is it! The very last day of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. If you have a few things left in your cart, don’t delay! The sale ends tonight and prices go up. Here’s what I’ve rounded up from my favorites that … Read more
I had been to Paris before, but I had never visited the Sacre Coeur. This time, we made it a point to visit the Basilica located in the Montamarte, on the summit of the butte Montmartre, the highest point in the city. The Montmarte is a bit of a gritty neighborhood and it was interesting to … Read more
After spending a chunk of time in Italy last year, I really just can’t get enough of all things Italian! With hot weather upon us and cold drinks in high demand, I decided to whip up a little Italian Soda recipe using some of the freshest flavors of the season. Have you ever made an … Read more
In case you haven’t noticed, I have a slight love affair with blue…blue in any shade, but particularly navy. It has such a calming effect on a space and it just so pretty. I’m a little excited about one of my favorite finds from this week! I found these darling pillows, feather inserts INCLUDED at … Read more
We are in full back to school mode over here, shopping for my favorite back to school supplies and taking the kids to get some new clothes. Ash is the hardest to buy for these days. She is very opinionated and wants to buy things that are quite a bit different than I would like … Read more
Nothing screams summer like smores and ice cream, so I decided to pair the two together for this amazing indoor smores recipe that is sure to be your new favorite smores dessert. It has all the elements of a classic smores : chocolate, graham crackers and marshmallows, with a little bit of a twist. These … Read more
Hope you are all having a wonderful day! Just popping in to let you all know about a few great home sales happening this weekend. Tons of great spring/summer stuff is being clearanced out all over the place, including up to 50% off outdoor at Crate and Barrel and Land of Nod summer up to … Read more
The wait is over! Just minutes ago the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale opened to all and it is time to get your shop on! I’ve spent the last few hours going over the inventory that is available…I can’t believe how much stuff has already sold out! eek! I wanted to make sure and come up … Read more
They’re here! A few weeks ago, after a scouring the internet for what has seemed like months looking for the perfect fabrics, I finally ordered fabric swatches. I narrowed it down to the 12 or so fabrics I posted about in this post, and now the pillows I chose have started arriving and I couldn’t … Read more
Pom Poms are EVERYWHERE!! They are decorating pillows, towels, shoes, bags and baskets…you name it, it’s probably got a pom pom on it. My pom pom maker is probably my favorite crafting tool right now and has been for some time. From garlands to cupcake toppers, I use pom poms for SO many projects and … Read more
When you are browsing the internet, what makes you stop in your tracks and say WOW!? What is the #1 reason you choose a place to stay, a restaurant to eat in, or a store to shop in? If you are being honest, it is probably the way it looks, am I right? The hotel … Read more
