By the time I boarded my flight for a two-week family trip to Europe, I’d already decided: This trip wasn’t going to be about restriction. After a year of major lifestyle changes and significant weight loss, I’d learned that the goal isn’t perfection—it’s sustainability. I didn’t want to “stay on track” so much as I […]
Lately, I’ve felt like my life is on loop. I wake up, open my laptop, respond to a mountain of emails, check off one task just to add three more, and chase the elusive feeling of getting ahead. And yet—I never do. No matter how productive I am, I always feel behind. Can you relate? […]
I love having a closed-concept home.To me, a closed-concept home means that (in most cases) there isn’t a direct view from one main living space to the next. Rooms are separated by either a wall, a door, or an archway. In our home, while there is a view from the entryway to the sitting room […]
Summer dinner parties have a certain kind of magic. The seasonal ingredients can’t be beat, you can eat dinner outside, and the time of year gives a laid-back, casual vibe. It’s the perfect time to invite your friends over—so, if you’re looking for summer party ideas, you’ve come to the right place. As someone who […]
Delaware craft beverages are gaining serious attention, and Total Wine’s local investment is helping the industry grow. While many shoppers know Total Wine & More as the country’s largest independent alcohol retailer, fewer realize its roots are in Delaware. The company opened its first store here in 1991 under the name Liquor World. That […]
Father’s Day 2024 is quickly approaching on Sunday, June 16. To prepare for this holiday, I put together a Father’s Day gift guide, including a curated selection of gift ideas for every dad in your life. These ideas include sentimental gifts and products that support their favorite hobbies. I hope this helps anyone who is […]
All images by Sonja & Alex Overhiser, A Couple Cooks Originally published in July 2021 Summer is here, and just like with food, it’s the best season for cocktails (in my humble opinion)! Summer cocktails are endlessly more fun when themed around seasonal berries, stone fruit, or fresh herbs. The weather is ripe for a stream […]
My whole goal this summer is to do less (and my 2024 summer bucket list reflects this). I say this every year, then promptly find a way to fill my time. June was busier than I wanted it to be, so I’m looking at how and why it became that way when I had every […]
This post is brought to you by Sézane.See more of my favorites from Sézane here. You know it is swimsuit season, and that means it is also bodysuit season! As someone who has collected some beloved one-piece suits over the years, I’ve been experimenting with how to wear them outside of the pool. Sézane offers an […]
From a magical face cream that blurs skin, to perfection to mood-boosting, plant-based mocktails, to summer clothes, I’m sharing the products I’ve tried and loved lately that I can’t stop talking about. These are the eleven things I loved most lately… 1. Summersalt The Sidestroke Swimsuit $95 I wore Summersalt swimsuits a few years ago […]