PIN IT Is it summer yet?! Let’s think about all of the things that make summer just FAB. Nostalgic summery things that make me say… yep here’s that summer feeling. -yellow pear tomatoes right from the vine. there is nothing like it, I swear! I pop tomatoes like candy during the summer. If you have…

It’s pure love and gluttonous decadence. Valentine’s day could be perceived as a silly holiday and just another wallet robbery kind of a day. But it’s totally worth it! Take advantage of the national dedicated day to love and indulge in yourself, your family, or your significant other. Or be selfish if that’s what you’re…

I am all about this galentine’s day revolution! Of course, wine and dine with your partner, your man or woman, or spouse whoever they are to you- but! Girlfriends are major and spending this dedicated day with them is important. Even if you take a rain check or mail them a little piece of sister…

PIN IT PASSION FRUIT TREE- MY SYMBOL FOR HAVING LOVE OF WHAT I DO! I think this week I have to get my southern belle on because the Lens of Culture shoot is going south! We spent the last eight days hustling through some of the prime cities on the East coast, including one I…

PIN IT One day we will drink together, communally sharing the warm feeling of hot coffee, grappa, and cinnamon in our tummies. LA GROLLA DELL’AMICIZIA is this wooden carafe from Valle d’Aosta that stays true to its meaning of commensality. Its purpose is for all Italian friends or family to pass around and drink from,…