Friends, today we are on the road (I'm writing on my laptop while tethered to the internet coming from my phone, which is being charged by my car... Ah, technology!) headed North to Cleveland for the Thanksgiving holiday. Despite not being in our own home for the long weekend, I still ...
Setting the Table for July 4th
I'm fortunate enough to have a cool birthday- the song "Born on the 4th of July" always had meaning in my house, and the holiday birthday has built in me a serious love of fireworks. Over and over I heard that the entire country celebrates with me. More often than not, I'd have those ...
On Thanksgiving, 2016
It's no secret that Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Regardless of my birthday on the 4th of July and the Derby (which is DEFINITELY considered a holiday for those of us in Louisville), it's Thanksgiving that always gives me the warm fuzzies. There's no underlying motive- no pressure ...
I See Red: Christmas, 2015
Merry Christmas, sweet readers! Bryan and I are staying here in Louisville this season and playing host to my family for dinner tomorrow. While it's a small celebration, I- per usual- pulled out all the stops. Here are a few glimpses into our home, before the wrapping paper comes off, and ...
Easter, 2015
The Easter holiday always passes by too quickly. I love the welcome of Spring, the promise of a sweet, glazed ham, flowers on the patio. This year, we were joined by my parents and our Mississippi family (a couple who moved here a couple years ago from the south and have become very best friends), ...
Glimpses of Christmas on the Farm
Yesterday, the man and I ventured down to the farm to have brunch, exchange Christmas gifts with my parents and take a long hike through our woods. It was a quiet, peaceful day, perfect for kicking off Christmastime.
** Daddy, Joker and The Queen **
** my gorgeous woods, complete with ...
Christmastime is Here
There's something wonderful about celebrating Christmas. If you're me, there's a warm, wonderful feeling in your tummy. I find myself humming Christmas carols out in public. I curl up on the couch watching White Christmas, and cry happy/sad tears thinking about listening to the album while ...
Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Well, dear readers, Thanksgiving at the Duncan/Mills house was a success! Of course, I overthought things and went overboard and made way too much food, but to be able to sit down with my parents and Bryan for a Thanksgiving meal for the first time ever was incredibly nice.
Too much reading of Coco ...
Easter Tablescape
Now, I know what all of you are thinking- we are crazy to have company overnight (for 4 nights!) just a couple of weeks after we moved in. Under normal circumstances, you may be correct, but this is Easter weekend, and this is only the second time Bryan's parents have had the opportunity to ...
