When I was younger, every time I’d imagine my future house, I’d envision an old-school office worthy of a turn-of-the-century professor’s den: a haven for academics full of first-edition novels, muted Moroccan rugs, paintings from places abroad and mahogany furniture with forest green and black … Read moreA cup of inspiration
If you’re a vegetarian, this post may not be your cup of tea (or cut of beef, rather). However, if you’re a proud carnivore who’s prepping for a Memorial Day/Indy 500 weekend barbecue, read on for a look at one of Central Indiana’s local butcher … Read moreGet your grill on
Everyone, let me introduce you to my new favorite donut spot: Carmel’s Donut Refinery, a create-your-own donut bar that’s as kid-friendly as it is chic and Instagrammable. Think neon-pink lucite clipboards, signs that spell out wise witticisms like “I’ve got 99 donuts ’cause a friend … Read moreDonuts, redefined
I could eat breakfast all day long. (Gimme some chocolate chip pancakes, almost-burnt bacon and a hard-boiled egg, and you’ve got one happy woman. Who says fashionistas are always high-maintenance?) That’s what I love about brunch: it’s an excuse to sleep in AND still order … Read moreMidtown brunch for the win
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, friends! Whether you’re Irish only for the next few hours or your ancestors migrated here from the Emerald Island, here’s to enjoying a wonderful Saturday however you celebrate it. My annual tradition? Dancing near the band stage at the Rathskeller and … Read moreLuck o’ the Irish (cream)
The countdown to the 90th Annual Academy Awards is on–and so is my party planning mode. Bring on the Hollywood glamour, gilted accessories, Oscar ballots and tear-filled speeches! Looking for last-minute inspiration for your showbiz-celebrating shindig on Sunday? A few of my fellow Indy Blog … Read moreReady for the Oscars?
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
Ever spend your waking hours searching for cat videos on YouTube? Constantly crave sugar? Lose track of time pinning party-perfect recipes that, let’s be honest, you could never replicate yourself without ending up on a Pinterest Fail blog? If you answered yes to any of … Read moreCute overload
I interrupt this steady stream of #OOTD blog posts to give you something even more important: photos of adorable cats. Happy Monday, friends! In case you haven’t heard, Indy’s first cat cafe opened in Fountain Square this weekend–and let’s just say Dolores Umbridge would be … Read moreDid someone say “cat cafe?”