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olivia October 29, 2015 0

I am finally able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. It has been a crazy past couple weeks but I am happy to report we are coming out on the other side. Its all starting to come together and actually feels like a home instead of a hollow box. Eric had […]

Lifestyle

Tear down, build back up and the “in between”

olivia October 19, 2015 0

It has been very overwhelming over here in so many different ways. Two days ago I started having minor panic attacks because it felt like nothing was getting completed. I am very much a person who needs to complete a checklist before moving on to the next project. Well, during a renovation, that is just […]

Lifestyle

To Marble or not to Marble…that was the question?

olivia October 12, 2015 1

I can honestly say I have been going over the details of this house from the moment we put in an offer. I would stay up each night not able to sleep thinking about faucets, countertops, hardware, flooring and everything else you could imagine! Its so exciting to see our vision happening before our eyes. […]

Lifestyle

Renovations, Schmenovations

olivia October 12, 2015 2

We are on “Day 3” of renovations to our new house and to say the house is tore up is an understatement. Am I crazy you ask, to do this with a toddler? Maybe. But will it all be worth it in the end? I hope so! Let me start out by saying that everything […]

Food

Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken with Vegan Pesto Cream Sauce

olivia September 22, 2015 0

Sometimes I get in a dinner rut where I feel like I am always making the same thing and need to branch out and use my imagination. Insert “Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken with Vegan Pesto Cream Sauce” and I am back in business! I decided to serve this over a bed of sauteed spinach but you […]

Food

Best Ever Jambalaya

olivia July 16, 2015 0

Let me start off by saying I have tried many different versions of Jambalaya. It is one of my favorite dishes to make but it really has been a learning process along the way. Things I have learned…DO NOT put rice into broth, it gets so mushy and if you need to reheat the next […]

Fashion

A few of my favorite things….

olivia July 9, 2015 0

1. Isabel Marant “Lance” Boots – I love a black boot that is classic and has a little something else going on at the same time. The heel height is perfect as well, because I dont know about you but I need to be able to walk when I go out. Isabel Marant is one […]

Food

Homemade Graham Crackers

olivia July 4, 2015 0

There is nothing that says “Summer” like a bonfire and roasting S’mores! That ooey gooeyness that is melty marshmellows and chocolate. Its hard to find a graham cracker that doesnt have something questionable in it, but this graham cracker recipe is delicious and makes the whole house smell like Sunday morning. The best part is […]

Food

Sweet potato salad

olivia April 30, 2015 1

Sweet potato salad is my newest obsession! If you are tired of your routine potato salad you have to give this a try! It is literally the best of both worlds and is such a great addition to your summer cookout!!! Ingredients: 4 large sweet potatoes (cut into 1 in pieces) 2 Tbsp capers 1 […]

Food

Turkey Bacon Pesto soup

olivia April 16, 2015 0

If you never have made anything I have posted let this soup be your first! It was a party in my mouth and all these different flavors were invited! I felt pretty proud of myself and it inspires me to come up with different dishes and really switch up our rotation of recipes! Ingredients: […]

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