Liz walking in the woods

Getaways: Enjoy an Outdoor Hike

Embrace exploring a new park or neighborhood with an outdoor hike Getaways don’t have to mean hopping onto an airplane or spending a lot of money. Anyone can enjoy a simple day outside, by taking an outdoor hike. Commune with nature and enjoy the seasons. Go walking in a new neighborhood and explore a part […]

Collecting: Vintage Mechanical Clocks

Vintage mechanical clocks are a glimpse of history and design For Daylight Savings, we thought it was a perfect time to share one of the coolest collections we have ever seen- vintage mechanical clocks. Liz’s husband, Shawn, is an avid collector of vintage mechanical clocks. He collects both mechanical clocks and wristwatches. He started his […]

Candlecopia Nag Champa Candles

Things We Love: Nag Champa Candles

These Nag Champa scented Candlecopia hand poured, vegan candles are even better than the traditional Nag Champa incense because they do not have any ash cleanup. Looking for an alternative to the typical seasonal scent? Check out: CandlecopiaCandlecopia Nag Champa Strongly Scented Hand Poured Vegan Candles, 12 Ounce Pewter Lid Canning Jar x 2-Pack Who […]

Fresh apple cider highball

Apple Cinnamon Highball

Try this fresh and tart apple cocktail to add a little zip to your next Zoom Happy Hour Do you use seasonal ingredients for your cocktails? Try this great recipe using fresh apple cider to brighten up your happy hour repertoire. The key ingredient is the fresh lemon juice, which brings a fresh tartness that […]

Alelier Cologne Orange Sanguine

Things We Love: Atelier Cologne Paris Orange Sanguine

When the seasons change it is also a fun time to change your personal fragrance. A few years ago, I received a sample of Atelier Cologne Paris’ Orange Sanguine in a Birchbox sample box. For decades, my father has always given the women in our family a special bottle of cologne every Christmas. As an adult, I started buying scents when I discovered them.

Fall Fashion Boots

Things We Love: Classic Fall Boots

It’s that time of year again for fall fashion! Check out some of our favorite boots for both form and function. Fall came fast in the Midwest this year. One day it was 90 degrees and the next 50 degrees. That means its time to change out our summer wardrobes for the hygge of sweaters, […]

My husband Shawn's vintage thermos collection in our backyard

Collecting: Vintage Thermos Containers

Use a vintage Thermos instead of buying a new hot beverage container As children, our parents would take us into the woods for weekend hikes and lunches in the shade of old oak forests and pine groves. Our parents would pack the plaid fabric Thermos satchel with a silver thermos with a little mug on […]