Hello Friday! The sun is shining, it’s 80 degrees and the weekend has arrived. We’re planning to continue working on our backyard space, and maybe get some planting done. We just found out we have another critter living under our…
Summer Vacation Ideas in Michigan
With this warm weather it truly feels like summer is quickly approaching. As a midwest girl born and raised I’m all about a Michigan summer. This is the season we’ve all been waiting for. When people ask why I live…
My Current Favorites – May 2021
It’s been awhile since I share some of my current favorites. You can see a few more favorites here and here. This May round-up has me dreaming of warmer weather and more time in our backyard. Some of these pieces…
My Favorite Places to Dine Outdoors in Grand Rapids
Warmer weather has arrived, which means dining outdoors is a must. Many of you reached out on social media asking me where I love to dine outdoors. There are a ton of great options for restaurants to dine alfresco in…
The Weekend Guide: Vol. 54
Happy Friday friends! The sun is shining and it’s supposed to be 70 today. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the weekend than enjoying the warm weather. Cory and I are doing some spring cleaning today, running…
Books I’ve Recently Read – Part 2
You guys asked for a round-up of books I recently enjoyed, so here it is! I’m sharing some of my favorite reads from the past couple of months, and a few books I’m looking forward to reading. A lot of…
Lemon, Brown Butter, & Brussels Sprouts Pasta
It’s no surprise Cory and I LOVE pasta. We usually have pasta once and week and I try to switch up some of our favorite recipes. I had brussels sprouts in the refrigerator that I bought from Fresh Thyme, and…
Weekend Getaway: Palm Beach, FL
This feels like a dream come true to write a travel blog post again. If you follow me on Instagram you probably saw some snapshots from our long weekend getaway to Palm Beach, FL last month. We went back and…
The Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Anyone else love baking on a chilly rainy day? On those gray yucky days I really enjoy being in the kitchen trying new recipes. So last week I whipped up these oatmeal chocolate chip cookies that were a huge hit…
Tips for Starting a Garden This Spring with Ludema’s
Are you thinking of starting a garden this spring? When it comes to getting vegetables plants or flowers I always go to Ludema’s here in Grand Rapids, MI. I’ve been so happy with their plants and customer service. Since I’m getting ready…
Shop Local: Refresh Your Home This Spring
Looking to refresh your home this spring? Same here! I’ve been making a list of home decor items I want to update and I’ve been trying to shop local. If you’re also looking to shop local right now, check out…
The Weekend Guide: Vol. 53
Hello friends! It’s Friday and the weekend forecast looks amazing (hello 77 degrees and sunny on Sunday). We got back from our extra long weekend in Florida and had the BEST time. It felt amazing to enjoy the warm weather,…
