Despite the comedic genius of several actors in the classic movie Christmas Vacation (lookin’ at you, Randy Quaid), let’s be honest, Aunt Bethany is the real star of the show. She doesn’t appear on-screen until the last third of the movie, but it doesn’t matter. Every, single line of hers is quote-worthy. “Don’t throw me down, Clark!”…
I’m here to tell you, being married to a Dane has some perks. Hands down, CHIEF AMONG THEM, is Æbleskiver (pronounced “able-skee-ver”). Æbleskiver are sweet, little pancake pillows the Danes serve around Christmas. It’s not Christmas in Denmark without Æbleskiver. I met my husband when I was studying abroad in Denmark as an undergrad. My favorite moments of that year were falling…
I want to introduce you to the love of my life. This is my card catalog. Like any modern-day romance, I fostered a deep (deep) desire and took to the internet to hunt for love. If Facebook Marketplace is the eHarmony of antique romance, then Craigslist has got to be the Tinder. It’s kind of dangerous and you never quite know what you’re going to…
I’m sure I’m not the only one who thinks this, but my grandma had great taste. She was a little girl in the depression and a classy midcentury mother, and because of this, she chose pieces as much for quality as for style. I covet the things I inherited from her– especially the purses, jewelry, photographs, and small decor items. And then, there are items…
I’m a firm believer that every person out there has that one accessory they’re most drawn to. Their weakness. It’s more than fashion; it’s a full-blown collection. A functional collection, which makes it even more addictive to hoard. You can always reason with yourself over a functional collection. “But I need this. I actually USE this!” I’m…
When one of my best friends of all time (since middle school!) announced that she was getting married, I’m almost embarrassed to say that my immediate reaction was: “Dibs on the Bridal Shower!” Even before I thought of a congratulations response, I knew I had to have that Bridal Shower. I love, love, love showers. They’re such special little events that you can easily…
