Recipes

Chic but a bit cramped: A review of The London Edition

Chic but a bit cramped: A review of The London Edition

A decade of service hasn’t diluted the timeless allure of The London Edition. The third addition to Marriott‘s collection of high-end hotels affili...
Summer Vacation Outfit Ideas

Summer Vacation Outfit Ideas

When it comes to packing for summer vacations, I like to bring comfortable pieces that won’t wrinkle easily and are versatile, so I know I’ll ...
I Dream of Dinner

I Dream of Dinner

One thing I love in a book is great organization, I am a librarian after all, and one thing I love in a cook book is easy, fast recipes. I Dream of...
Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packs

Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packs

This simple, grill or oven-ready recipe for Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packs offers a healthy 30-minute dinner option that is low-carb, gluten-free, ...
30 Short Evening Habits to Enrich Your Life

30 Short Evening Habits to Enrich Your Life

What’s your evening routine? Mine is designed to reduce cognitive load, reduce stress, and most importantly, do more of what guarantees brain reset...
Valancy Stirling Snaith at the Museum and Rilla Blythe at the Gardens

Valancy Stirling Snaith at the Museum and Rilla Blythe at the Gardens

 At the beginning of April it was announced that the St. Louis Historical Sewing Society would have a trip to the Art Museum and the Botanical Gard...
What You Need in a Romantic Relationship, According to Your Venus Sign

What You Need in a Romantic Relationship, According to Your Venus Sign

Every person has specific traits and qualities they look for and need in a strong, loving, romantic partnership—maybe you want a partner who is als...
Carnival Magic

Carnival Magic

We just spent five days on the Carnival Magic ship, which leaves out of Norfolk, and had a blast. Our ship went to two stops in the Bahamas, Nassau...
Soak up the sun this summer with The Johnstown Estate

Soak up the sun this summer with The Johnstown Estate

Summer is here which means that summer holidays are ripe for the taking. And with the sun splitting the rocks right here in Ireland you won’t have...
Blackened Salmon Salad

Blackened Salmon Salad

This Blackened Salmon Salad is the ideal recipe if you love eating a big salad with protein for dinner! This fresh, colorful, and vibrant salad is...
Diary of a Homemaker’s Week:  And It Was Good

Diary of a Homemaker’s Week: And It Was Good

Saturday:  John asked me Friday night, "Are we going out tomorrow?" "Gee I hope so!"  "Me, too!"  We didn't know where nor what we'd do but John su...
Prawns Xacuti from Seattle’s Rasai

Prawns Xacuti from Seattle’s Rasai

We knew we were in for a treat when we walked into the intimate and cozy dining room of Rasai in the F...