33 Things To Cross Off Your Summer Bucket List

Although the Dog Days of Summer signify the steady slide in to cooler temps, changing colors, and cozier clothing, it doesn’t mean we need to forgo original plans to enjoy every last drop of summertime. I’ve rounded up ideas to check off your Summer Bucket List, some of which are things I personally have already checked off, others I’m still working on! I hope thisRead more ->

How To Make A Build Your Own S’mores Platter

a platter filled with homemade graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate

What beats a s’more?! This post shows you how to make a build your own s’mores platter, perfect for kids big and small. Whether you opt for the traditional version, including the symbolic three-bars of chocolate, or an upgraded version complete with homemade graham crackers, this platter has something for everyone! Build Your Own S’mores Platter S’mores are classic. I can honestly say I’ve neverRead more ->

Al Fresco Dining

A picnic table set with serve ware, wine, and mussels

This Guide to Al Fresco Dining offers menus and tips to create the perfect outdoor spread! Al Fresco Dining Picture this: a steamy summer day gives way to a crisp evening. Still warm, but with enough chill to warrant a light sweater, perhaps. A beautiful table is set and lit only by twinkle lights and the setting sun. The wine is chilled. The plates areRead more ->

Simple Fall Entertaining

It’s Fall! Praise be. It’s Fall. For me, the autumnal season always comes with nostalgia. Something about this time of year warms me to my core, regardless of the quickly cooling temps. The layers. The hot cider. The soul-comforting soups and stews. Aside from all these literal examples, Fall also ushers in a sense of gratitude, community, comfort, and joy for me. And dare I sayRead more ->