If you follow me on Instagram, you know I LOVE a good bowl of ramen. There's just something so comforting and delicious about it. Last year I decided I wanted to try my hand at making some upgraded homemade ramen. I found a great recipe on Pinterest that I loved, but it required a homemade mushroom broth that was a bit labor intensive for me. After making it a few times, I realized I could recreate the flavor profile of the recipe in a much simpler way. I usually make homemade ramen at least twice a month, so I've workshopped...
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BLOG, INTERIORS
MY PICKS FROM STUDIO MCGEE’S NEW TARGET COLLECTION
At the end of last month I found out that all my decor dreams were coming true - my favorite designer, Studio McGee, announced a multi-year collaboration with Target. I've been a fan of Studio McGee for years. I absolutely love their unique style and all of their products are such great quality, but sadly most of them are out of my current price range. Still, a gal can dream, and my home decor Pinterest board is filled with great pieces from Studio McGee. Now that their Target collection is live, I'm so excited to see so many affordable items...
BLOG, RECIPES
RECIPE ROUNDUP: FEBRUARY + MARCH FAVORITES
I developed a love of cooking in college and it's grown even stronger over the last few years. There's something about cooking that's so relaxing to me, and trying new recipes has become a great creative outlet. I typically try to cook one new recipe a week, although when life gets hectic or I'm feeling particularly exhausted it sometimes ends up being more of a biweekly thing. I find recipes through a variety of sources, but mostly using Pinterest, cooking blogs, and my collection of cookbooks. I wanted to be sure that I could link all of the recipes I'm...
BLOG, INTERIORS
THE BEST COFFEE TABLE BOOKS FOR STYLING
It's probably pretty clear by now that I have a passion for interior design, and hands down my favorite part of design is styling. Give me a good set of shelves and I can spend hours playing around and styling them fifty different ways. And with my love of styling has come a love of coffee table books. I'm a sucker for functional decor, and coffee table books are just that. They're great for anchoring smaller decorative objects and creating a cohesive look, but they're also perfect to thumb through while re-watching The Office for the 17th time.
BLOG, RECIPES
BBQ CAULIFLOWER WINGS WITH BLUE CHEESE DIP RECIPE
It's been over 10 years since I last ate meat, so I'm finally at the point where there aren't many meat dishes that I crave. There are a few exceptions to this, though, and perhaps the biggest one is wings. I was never all that into wings when I still ate meat because I hated spicy things, but I've grown to like a little bit of spice and after marrying someone who LOVES wings I've found myself craving them anytime I smell the delicious sauce.
BLOG, INTERIORS
THE BEST OF THE TARGET SPRING HOME COLLECTION
It's no secret that, like every other basic woman, I'm obsessed with Target. However, I do not have an endless supply of money, so I've mastered the art of window shopping. My Target is close enough to walk to (I don't because there aren't sidewalks and I'm lazy, but still), so during non-quarantine times I typically go to Target at least once a week. My favorite section is definitely the home decor section, and Target's selection just keeps getting better. I love seeing product roundups from design bloggers I follow, so I thought I'd throw together one of my own.
BLOG, LIFESTYLE
35 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO STAY SANE RIGHT NOW
While normally I try to keep my blog content light, there's no denying that the world is in a rough place right now. It's a scary time, and it can be hard to stay positive with all that's going on. It seems like every day is filled with more bad news, and if you're doing your part then it probably looks like you're going to be cooped up inside for at least a few weeks. Even for homebodies like me, it's going to be a tough transition. I've been trying to do little things every day to keep a positive...
BLOG, RECIPES
VEGGIE TACOS WITH AVOCADO CREMA RECIPE
Cooking has been one of my favorite hobbies for years now, but with everything that's been happening in the world lately, it's been a great stress reliever too. Since I know a lot more people will be cooking at home rather than going out to eat over the next few weeks, I'm going to do my best to share some new recipes with you all! This recipe for Veggie Tacos with Avocado Crema is a great place to start. I adapted it from a recipe I originally found on one of my favorite vegetarian cooking blogs, Cookie and Kate. If...
BLOG, LIFESTYLE
MY FAVORITE PURCHASES | WINTER 2020
Happy Tuesday, friends! For the second time recently - long time no see! Between work, travel, and planning for the future, life has been pretty hectic lately. But like everyone else, I've been forced to slow down over the past couple of weeks due to everything going on with COVID-19. I'm a person who actually likes going into the office, so between being cooped up at home and gaining almost 2 hours back in each weekday because I'm not commuting right now, I've felt more of an urge to be creative than I have in months. The timing just feels...
BLOG, LOCAL
THE BEST NORTHERN VIRGINIA RESTAURANTS
Being from the middle of nowhere Pennsylvania, you could say there was a bit of a culture shock when Darian & I moved to Northern Virginia just outside DC. We're both from small towns that have the same 5 chain restaurants, so one of best parts about moving to this area has been the wide array of unique restaurants and endless food options! We are not "city people" by any means, but we're not really "country people" either - we fall somewhere in between. We quickly realized that Northern Virginia is a perfect fit for people like us. We're just...