Lemon Glazed Earl Grey Tea Bread

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I was inspired by my latest trip to England (posts 2 coming soon!) and tried out this Lemon Glazed Earl Grey Tea bread a few weekends ago. It was delicious! I used this recipe from the Good Housekeeping website since I thought the lemon would be a sweet addition to the earl grey. I either […]

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Lessons from a Rescue Dog

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It’s hard to believe it but we adopted Winston one year ago this month! I can’t imagine life without his little presence. I love his happy greetings when we come home, his quirky personality, and just how incredibly affectionate he is. But believe it or not our start with Winston was actually very rocky and […]

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Winter Travel Essentials

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Cold weather travel is always more complex than warm weather travel. You run a greater risk of flight delays, there’s less day light to go out in, the weather can be iffy, and packing takes a bit of strategic thought. Still, winter travel is often a lot cheaper so it’s a great strategy to see […]

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England: Part One

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Years ago Ted and I visited London, but only had one full day to explore the beautiful city. Well last month Ted and I got an unexpected chance to revisit beautiful London due to a work trip of mine! We cleared our calendars and made it work. Now that we’re back, I’ve pulled together our […]

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Charleston & New Orleans Travel Guides

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I don’t know about you, but this weekend I think I reached my winter threshold. It’s been bitterly cold and winter is losing its charm for me. And, even though I’ve just come back from a trip to London, I was very tempted to purchase a plane ticket to somewhere South this weekend and get […]

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My Bedroom Tour

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I’ve been asked a few times to do a home tour, so today we’re starting with the bedroom! My bedroom is my favorite room in the house because it gets the most natural light. I love waking up and seeing the sunshine each morning. So read on to see my styling tips and decor ideas […]

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