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  • My Grown Up Christmas Wishlist

    by Lydia Carns
    Hello lovely readers,  I hope December is treating you well. Today I'm sharing what's on my wishlist this year, and as it may be apparent from f...

  • December Finds and Favorites

    by Lydia Carns
    I must say, I am not a big Christmas decor person. Outside of a tree, some greenery and lots of lights, and beautifully wrapped gifts, I don’t want...

  • A Bountiful Thanksgiving Floral Arrangement

    by Lydia Carns
    Last year I had the pleasure of attending the open house at The Madison, an old renovated mansion in the heart of Grand Rapids. The house was deco...

  • This Gift Guide is So Julia

    by Lydia Carns
        If you're anything like me, you're a big fan of Julia Child. I had seen Julie and Julia before and enjoyed it, but I wasn't a fan through and ...

  • November Finds and Favorites

    by Lydia Carns
    Hello readers! November is my birthday month, so I've included a few things in my roundup that I myself received for my birthday. I hope you're al...

  • Maman NYC Chocolate Pistachio Croissants

    by Lydia Carns
    I had the pleasure of enjoying one of these last year in NYC and I simply couldn't get it out of my head. After one unsuccessful attempt to recrea...
    Posted in recipes

  • October Finds and Favorites

    by Lydia Carns
    I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers. - Lucy Maud Montgomery I'm back! I missed this in September, but the month absolutely flew...

  • A Fall Weekend Itinerary in Eastern Michigan

    by Lydia Carns
    I spent last weekend in Michigan in the Ann Arbor area for a singles retreat, and soaked up some fall with my cousin who lives in the area. Since ...

  • August Finds and Favorites

    by Lydia Carns
    I hope everyone had a fabulous August. I know I did! I'm sad that summer is coming to a close but I'm soaking up the last sunny days.    After ...

  • Lemony Greek White Fish

    by Lydia Carns
    At the beginning of this year, my mom asked if I would like to make fish every week as my dinner. (We take turns making dinner every week.) And I h...
    Posted in fish

  • July Finds and Favorites

    by Lydia Carns
      This month has a bit of a color theme! I am loving the combination of red and green. This month's round-up is also a bit food centric! 1. Lisa S...

  • 'Duchesse' Strawberries and Cream Eclairs

    by Lydia Carns
    The first thing we ate in Paris were pastries. After checking into our Airbnb, we walked down the street toward the Opera and the Galleries Lafayette and stopped at the first good looking boulangerie we saw: Jean Nöel Julien. We bought a lemon meringue tart, a canelle, and a long eclair with Chantilly cream and strawberries. 
    Posted in eclairs, pastries, recipes, strawberries