For those that know me, know that my sister Danielle is my best friend, biggest cheerleader, my inspiration, the person I can bicker with (and then five minutes later be totally fine), and one of the few people that knows how to put me in check (believe it or not sometimes I get a little crazy and bossy). I've seen sisters who tear each other apart, talk shit, and compete to the death. When I see sisters like that, I think two things: 1. Shame on them. It's just sad. 2. I'm s

This past week was CRAZY! We got a new niece, had company over the weekend, and work was super busy for us both. Amongst all the crazy I decided it was time to declutter, rearrange and clean the living room. Earlier in the week my friend Ian took me to these AMAZING antique stores in a little warehouse district of Grand Rapids (that I have never been too), and I found some beautiful pieces that really inspired me to make our space a litter sunnier. Here’s a little look at wha

Last week we had some pretty cool days here in Michigan. By cool, I mean freezing for it being the middle of August. I love warm comfort food on chilly fall days and since it felt like one I decided to treat it as such. I made my mama, Laura's meat sauce, but instead of pouring it over spaghetti noodles I decided to use eggplant I bought for $.69. The eggplant made it lighter and feel a little less like fall and more like summer. My mom’s sauce is one of the best out there! I

Brian and I spend a ton of time apart or on the go. Brian travels regularly for work and by the time he gets home for the weekend we're packing up again for a wedding, family event, weekend getaway, or whatever else this crazy life has in store. Don't get me wrong we love to be around people, we are both super social and enjoy the company of family and friends...but sometimes it's just nice to lay low and hang out with each other. This past weekend we spent the entire weekend

Some people fear change. I happen to love it…when it comes to my house that is. I’m constantly moving things around. When I get bored I pick a room and rearrange! My husband hates this because he never knows where anything is and I tend to misplace things in the midst of my projects…oops. Although I love a new home project, I’m also kind of a cheap ass! I try my best to reuse items in my house, thrift, and buy on sale. We bought our house in 2011 and the bathroom was a little

My husband is a huge gin drinker…I on the other hand am not a big fan of the pine flavored booze. Just like anything, it all depends on how it is made. I enjoy coming up with new gin concoctions for Brian and I to try (because he insists that he is the better gin drink maker...get real). This Basil, Cucumber & Honey Gin Fizz takes the edge off the gin and will turn any gin skeptic into a gin admirer! Now for you traditionalists out there, this gin fizz is a little unique. The

This is the last of the Spanish Inspired menu. This salad adds another fresh and slightly sweet component to the overall meal. If you missed Spanish Inspired Part II: Agave Lime Steak with Cool and Smoky Sauces, you should check it out! Arugula and Pear Salad with Feta Ingredients: 4 cups of arugula ½ Cup shaved carrots ¼ Cup toasted pine nuts 1 Pear thinly sliced 1 Tomato sliced very thin ¼ to ½ Cup of feta Instructions: In a pan, toast the pine nuts until lightly golden bro

I hope you enjoyed Spanish Inspired Part I: Roasted Corn and Shrimp Ceviche. If you missed part one, this series is a Spanish inspired menu. Today I’ll be sharing the recipes for the Agave Lime marinated sizzler steak served with a Cool Avocado Arugula Pesto Sauce and a Smoky Roasted Red Pepper Sauce. Agave Lime Marinated Sizzler Steak Ingredients: 1 sizzler steak filleted in half (this gives you a good sized portion for 2-3 people) 1/8 cup finely chopped onion TBS of finely