On Wednesday morning, I was in Target cutting through the sleepwear section to get to the socks that were on my shopping list and braked for this cute gray v-neck t-shirt depicting a coral-colored vespa with a basket filled with flowers and the words Ciao Bella written underneath… Decal detail. Women’s Sleepwear Knit Tee by Gilligan &…
Month: January 2016
New Recipe #16: Marble Cake
My mom loves marble cake, so I decided to make one from scratch for her October birthday. I made this yellow and chocolate cake combination following a single recipe a couple of times that month, but, unfortunately, didn’t like how either turned out. Each time, it ended up more like a yellow cake with a fudge…
Simple Pleasure Sunday: Sipping Hot Chocolate while Snowed In. And a Blog Announcement
I love having hot chocolate during winter. I’ve written about it previously: here, here, here, and here. At least! As you may have heard on the news, Maryland was just hit with a blizzard, meaning snow and wind. My hometown got about 29 inches of snow. I work as a leasing professional at the apartment community where I live,…
Reflections on 2015 and Resolutions for 2016
Happy New Year! 2015 had its ups and downs for me. At the beginning of the year, E and I broke up. Dealing with that was one of the most difficult things I’ve ever had to do, especially when I will still care for him forever. I am strong and that is all I have…
Holiday Decor 2015
I enjoy decking the halls for the holidays. I even have a tradition of watching Home Alone on my laptop while I put it all up. Kevin McCallister is wonderful company. This year, I left my decorations up until almost Epiphany, which is January 6th and the day Italians wrap up their Christmas season. Limited…
Signature Sunday: Nail Polish: Style Hunter by essie
I love nail polish. I have always given myself pedicures, but then graduated to mixing in the occasional professional one over the past five years. Growing up, I remember that a salon manicure was a special treat before a big event such as a family vacation during the summer, but fell out of the habit,…
Simple Pleasure Sunday: Reading This Love Letter to INFJs
I came across this love letter to INFJs (the people of my personality type) on the facebook page of The INFJ Cafe. The author is a young ENFJ named Marija who clearly adores her INFJ friends. Reading it was such a pleasure. Being a rare type, it’s nice to feel like someone understands and appreciates our…
Simple Pleasure Sunday: An Hour at My Favorite Coffee Shop and a Book Review: A Chic and Simple Christmas
I took an hour for myself back on Monday, December 21st, during the hectic holiday season. Spending some time at my favorite coffee shop was the perfect little Christmas gift to myself. Such a simple pleasure of mine, there are few things I wanted to do more. Not owning a car and rarely asking to…