Do you like food? (Cooking it, eating it, looking at scrumptious pictures of it?) If the answer is yes, you’re invited to follow along with my “52 in 2017” challenge! I’ve never been much of a cook, but I love what food represents: community, family, … Read moreThe “52” Challenge
It’s officially been 2018 for, oh, 36ish hours, which means I’ve got another 6 months before I finally get used to writing “2018” on reports for work. In the meantime, this is the best opportunity for me to once again reflect on another year of … Read moreHello, 2018!
Alternative post title: “How to glam up your Game of Thrones addiction” Nothing speaks more to the Midwest’s unpredictable weather than a sudden, frigid wave of subzero temps that’s left my friends and fellow bloggers scrambling to find a perfect New Year’s Eve outfit that … Read moreNew Year’s … in Westeros?
The Carmel Christkindlmarkt, that is. On a blustery December afternoon with highs in the 20s and Indy’s first snow of the season, the Christkindlmarkt felt like a snowglobe of tiny wooden cabins distracted by clouds of whirling ice skaters and floating snowflakes. It was only … Read moreOff to the Markt!
If bold and bright isn’t quite your thing, here’s an example of how you can dress up for the holidays without feeling like Mrs. Fashionista Claus. My gold Kate Spade skirt is covered in sequins, and my faux suede block heels shine in the … Read moreHoliday look #2: Sparkles and emerald
The holidays are always better with friends–and holiday lookbooks are no exception. On an insanely cold morning in Carmel, my blogger boo Sierra of Eclectic Kurves and I braved the cold to shoot some holiday looks together, including the perfectly coordinated red-and-black ensembles above. Sierra … Read moreHoliday look #1: Bold and bright
This post is sponsored by the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library. All opinions and photos are my own. Is there someone on your gift list whose perfect present isn’t the latest gadget or a Black Friday doorbuster? Someone who’s often quoted as saying “The book … Read moreSnow it goes: Holiday shopping ideas
Hope you’ve got your post-dinner elastic-waist pants ready, because it’s officially Thanksgiving week–and we’re only days away from food heaven. Whether you’re hosting your own celebration or stopping by someone else’s, here are a few simple ways I keep it stress-free, meaningful and local. GIFT … Read moreTime to gather … and gobble
Do you like tacos? Margaritas? Street art? Then you’ll want to check out Downtown Indy’s newest addition: Broken English Taco Pub, on the corner of Georgia and Meridian streets (where Tilted Kilt used to be). This is restaurant owner Adolfo Garcia’s first location outside of Chicago, … Read moreThat Taco Tuesday fix–on a Wednesday
It’s time to celebrate the flavor, and smell, and spice of the season – you guessed it, it’s National Pumpkin Day! (Not that we haven’t been celebrating it every day for the last two months…) Haven’t scooped up your pumpkins yet? See more from my … Read moreNational Pumpkin Day