Spring has finally sprung in Tallahassee. It seems like it happened overnight- like all of a sudden the air has a permanent charcoal perfume and the sound of baseball bats rings throughout the evenings. Last Sunday, my brother and his wife had me over for a lovely meal prepared all on the grill. The menu […]

Something you should know about me: tulips are my favorite flower. They’re so simple and unassuming. They don’t try to impress anyone. They can stand tall all on their own-no need for filler flowers or fancy bouquets. And the best thing about tulips- you can totally buy them in the grocery store! Over Easter weekend, […]

Last weekend, a few of the ladies in my family (myself included) headed down to Orlando for a mini 2.5 day vacation at the Omni Orlando Resort at Champions Gate. It was the perfect was to relax and recover from the bachelorette party. This was our first trip to the Omni, and we all fell […]

Lately, the cold weather has been like a bad attitude that you just can’t shake. Warm sunshine appears in fleeting moments around 3 pm but is quickly blown away by grey skies and a cool breeze that settles in for the rest of the night. But despite my pale legs and likely Vitamin D deficiency, […]

Meet Mike. Mike is my 87 year old Grandad. Mike is the ultimate maker. His hands bear scars from decades of construction work and his skin has a permanent tan from many years spent guiding fisherman along the Chassahowitzka River. My entire life, Grandad has looked the same. He’s had the same shiny white hair, […]