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"Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now. Don't wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future. Think how really precious is the time you have to spend, whether it's at work or with your family (or horses!). Every minute should be enjoyed and savored...." ~ Earl Nightingale

Creating a fun holiday party tablescape

Creating a fun holiday party tablescape

Gosh I love a good holiday table, don’t you? Sharing a few faves from one of my more favorite tables today. I just loved this take on classic holiday. I like to call it fresh nostalgia because while it reminds me of everything I loved about Christmas growing up, it...
Spread some holiday cheer this Christmas

Spread some holiday cheer this Christmas

Interested in supporting children in need this holiday season? The kids at Hephzibah Children’s Association in Oak Park, IL are so deserving and await any show of support you can provide! If you’ve followed along for any length of time, you will surely...
December news from MDE

December news from MDE

We have had such a whirlwind the last few months and could not be more excited about all we have been creating and doing and bringing to life! From a fabulous birthday for a special two-year-old to a disco fit for a queen celebrating 60 and everything in between! As...
Holiday Gift Guide from Turnkey Hospitality Group

Holiday Gift Guide from Turnkey Hospitality Group

‘Tis The Season For Celebrations & (Great) Gifting! Surprise the special people in your life with gifts they’ll genuinely love! We’re making gift-giving simple; whether for an epicure (Gene & Georgetti has you covered), a sentimentalist (a...
Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy

Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy

Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy is a must-include on your trip to Florence 💜 In fact, I make a stop here every time I’m in Florence. The Church of Santa Maria Novella and its monastery were established in 1221 outside the city gates of Florence. The monks began...
One of my favorite places in Florence: Santa Maria Novella

One of my favorite places in Florence: Santa Maria Novella

Santa Maria Novella – the name of the train station and also one of the city’s oldest churches. Actually one if it’s first – if you were wondering 🤩🤩 And one of my favorite places. The church, the adjoining cloister, and chapter house contain tons of art...
Italy 2022: Fast Facts about Florence

Italy 2022: Fast Facts about Florence

Buongiorno da Firenze! 💜 Florence Fast Facts Capital of the Tuscan region, once capital to the country (1865-70). Founded in the 1st century BCE. Florence’s museums, palaces, and churches house some of the greatest artistic treasures in the world. And of course,...
November is National Adoption Awareness Month

November is National Adoption Awareness Month

Each year, November is recognized as “National Adoption Awareness Month” and it is something that is really close to my heart, as I am adopted. For those of you wondering, I was adopted at birth and my parents chose to talk about my being adopted from as...
My first scented supper, with JW Marco Island

My first scented supper, with JW Marco Island

Very special thank you to W Hotels Worldwide for such an incredible experience at their one-of-a-kind scented supper, featuring the amazing culinary team from J.W. Marriot, Marco Island , FL paired beautifully with the tantalizing scents of Jo Malone London and some...

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