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Big news: Greenwood Place East is now on YouTube! That's right. In addition to photos of food, design, and travel, I'm going to begin to incorporate videos. And what better way to start than with a fall home decor tour! Since this is our first autumn in this house, most of our existing fall decor was… Continue reading Fall home decor 2019 (video)
It's finally August, meaning it's less than one month until we fall enthusiasts get the green light to transform our living spaces! Not only did I not get to participate last fall because we were packing and moving, but I have a brand new space in which to play this year. I CANNOT WAIT TO… Continue reading Early fall decor sales
While pumpkin soup is something I typically reserve for autumn and Thanksgiving, I was craving it the other day. But this is not your grandma's strangely sweet yet weirdly bland pumpkin soup. My recipe is different than most, as I omit all the traditional sweeter spices. No ginger, no cinnamon, no nutmeg. I'm after a… Continue reading Savory Pumpkin Soup
Every Christmas, I challenge myself to at least one cooking/baking challenge. This year, I chose a Bûche de Noël, otherwise known as a Yule Log. It is a traditional French roulade (or jelly roll cake) filled with fruit and/or cream, covered in chocolate and decorated to look like a log. The most well-known in America is… Continue reading Bûche de Noël
An overdue handful of shots from this year's Thanksgiving
Like many 30-something wives, I'm married to a life-long Star Wars fan. So this Valentine's Day, I decided to turn our bedroom into an homage to one of his all-time favorite movie couples, Han Solo and Princess Leia. Just because you're a little nerdy doesn't mean you can't be classy about it. Pillowcases: aGoGoPillowcases Printables: Society Studios
It shouldn't come as a surprise that I adore the autumn/Thanksgiving/Christmas season. After Labor Day, I kick into high gear, keen on squeezing every last moment of seasonal fun out of the next four months. If I'm not careful, this fervor can easily turn into overwhelming burnout by New Year's Eve. How do I manage it?… Continue reading My holiday binder
These little gems taste like little brownie bites with a delicate hint of mint, and they taste even better than they look. They're perfect for the holidays, or pretty much any other day, really, since the dough freezes well. The next time I make them, I plan to add semisweet chocolate chips, just for fun.… Continue reading Chocolate mint crinkle cookies
