A seasonal lifestyle blog

A love letter to style, heirloom recipes, creative pursuits, motherhood, and life’s little joys through my camera lens.

Person wearing a large sunhat leaning over a table with a floral tablecloth, a bowl of greenery, two glasses, and a pitcher of water outdoors surrounded by trees.

A cocktail garnished with a cherry, lime wedge, and black pepper in a short glass, with a potted plant and limes in the background, and the word "Recipes" at the bottom.

A view of a grassy field and colorful trees seen through a window with black framing, with the word 'Creative' at the bottom.

A woman walking outdoors pushing a stroller with a young child inside, holding a drink and a beverage cup. The setting appears to be a park or peaceful neighborhood.

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Massimo's Jacket

True leather jacket love. Love at first try-on. I didn't need to see anything else.

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summer, kind of wonderful.

It's been non stop since I've been home, both work and play, which I love.

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Summer's Day in New York

I also got a fantastic Italy fix: my first gelato in a few weeks (caramella salata + cioccolato) and a visit to Little Italy.

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Yo-BX

The Outer Banks is pristinely beautiful, home of absurdly good coffee and the kindest folks.

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A Salad Ephiphany (Inspired by the French Riviera)

Alright: so the truth is, this salad was inspired by a salad I had in France. Make that the French Riviera. ha! I know, it is kind of funny. France is famous for its sophisticated cuisine and high dining - and the thing I come away with is salad inspiration. It's true, most people don't associate the Cote d'Azur with salads.

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Summer Snapshots from Amalfi

The sun dances on the water, the boats preparing to float into to grotta azzurra bump up and down, the mist is tantalizing as it hits your face from the water.

Narrow street in Italy with old buildings, people walking, and traffic signs overhead.

A woman with blonde hair tied in a ponytail, wearing white jeans and a beige scarf, holding a phone and a bag outdoors at sunset.

A woman wearing a hat and a light sweater walking through a tulip farm, with rows of white and pink tulips and a green landscape in the background.