Top Tours In Italy Italians generally take off the month of August. Prior to their departure to the seaside, they put up a sign that reads, “Chiuso per Ferie” (“Closed for Holiday”) on their business. I, too, believe in a healthy balance between work and play. I have taken a few weeks off this blog…
Month: July 2015
New Recipe #10: Chocolate Chip Cookies
During my special three-day 4th of July weekend, I made chocolate chip cookies from scratch. Of all the recipes collected on my Pinterest board (Recipes to Try, also see Recipes Tried) and in my cookbooks, this is probably the new recipe I was looking forward to making the most. I love them. Additionally, I had prepared…
Simple Pleasure Sunday: Bruschetta
Last Sunday evening, I saw a food truck a few blocks away from my home with enough smoke coming out of it for me to think it sold pit beef sandwiches, so, I made a point to patronize it this Sunday. Then, I would write about it as this week’s simple pleasure. I love pit…
Book Review: Ideas for Creating a Luxurious Home on a Budget
I highly recommend the eBook Ideas for Creating a Luxurious Home on a Budget by Tracy Lee, the blogger behind Have Less. Do More. This short book is full of wonderful ideas for a elegant home. …that are actually doable! I wanted to share some of my favorite ideas from each of her five chapters. In addition,…
Book Review: My Paris Dream
Available on Amazon I just finished My Paris Dream: An Education in Style, Slang, and Seduction in the Great City on the Seine by Kate Betts. This was one of the books on my summer reading list and like the season should be, I read it leisurely, over something like three or four weeks. I…
Simple Pleasure Sunday: Shopping at a Farmer’s Market
Today’s post is brought to you by summer. I enjoy shopping for vegetables at a farmer’s market during July and August. On this beautiful Sunday morning, I purchased plum tomatoes and zucchini at a local farmstand. Tomatoes that are red on the outside as well as on the inside are delicious. I intend to make…
Summer 2015 Capsule Wardrobe
For several seasons, my capsule wardrobes have consisted of primarily black and white clothing with pops of warm color. I wanted to mix it up just a bit and inspired by the Mediterranean, have added some blue. Think Santorini… mhp via Pinterest Come in and check out my closet… My closet for clothing (not accessories)….
Simple Pleasure Sunday: Pizza like in Italy
On Tuesday night, I went out to dinner with my friend C to celebrate his birthday. I suggested a restaurant that I’ve been wanting to try for months, Vivo Trattoria & Wine Bar, located in nearby Hanover, Maryland. I believe I discovered it on Yelp where it has rave reviews. It was so nice. First, I…