Ringing in 2013
{ A starry night under a group of chandys. Photo via Pinterest} Goodbye 2012….HELLO 2013! Can you believe we’ll be ringing in the New Year in a matter of days? This year has been a crazy ride for me and…
{ A starry night under a group of chandys. Photo via Pinterest} Goodbye 2012….HELLO 2013! Can you believe we’ll be ringing in the New Year in a matter of days? This year has been a crazy ride for me and…
{The stockings are hung, the tree is twinkling- a beautiful Christmas} I hope everyone’s Christmas was Merry and Bright! This year was our first Christmas as a married couple and it was so magical. While we’ve been married for almost a…
The Friday before Christmas…. {photo via Pinterest} Last night we wrapped gifts, listened to Christmas tunes and simply enjoyed the Christmas cheer. Despite rumors of a snow storm, it still doesn’t look like we’ll be having a white Christmas here…
I had plans to write a post yesterday and share with all of you our special Serbian custom, but I was busy cooking, entertaining and eating. So, I apologize for the delay but One Table is finally here! Yesterday was…
{Photo via Dreamy Whites} While I’ve known about narcissus flowers for quite some time, I saw them in person for the first time in Serbia. I wonder how long it would have taken me to make the connection between paperwhites and narcissus… Nevertheless, the…
{ A bustling Mercat } Last week we spoke about Holiday Traditions here, and we recently added one to our list. We went and saw the Joffrey Ballet’s performance of The Nutcracker. It was absolutely wonderful and it was the…
I’ve been giving a lot of thought to Holiday Traditions this year. While every family has their own set of traditions they follow, every now and then you have the opportunity to create your own or at least add a…
This recipe (which I have yet to try) has been taunting me since I first found it. From the delicious taste of dark chocolate with the spice and scent of cardamom to the crunchy pistachios and the decadent chocolate glaze.…
I know there are TONS of gift guides circulating around the virtual world this time of year. Hopefully they’ve been a great help to some of you! Every year, I find myself puzzled on what to gift my boss and…
Hey! It’s Friday! {Photo via Martha Stewart} There is so much going on this weekend, I don’t know where to start first! If you’re looking for some fun things to do, why don’t you try out some of these: One…
I absolutely fell in love with this kitchen the moment I saw it. Moody and mysterious yet subtle and glamorous! Copper accents, charcoal gray and touches of brass. Sigh! {Photo from Dering Hall} I put together a few elements to…
The Holidays are a perfect time to indulge in sweets and decadent meals, spend time in the kitchen, baking meals to be shared with family and friends and… packing on a few extra pounds. I’ve decided to give edible treats…
You asked and you shall receive! Here are a few (phone) snapshots of the finished stockings! {Vintage European crochet, shell buttons, old socks…and trim!} I tried to make Petar’s as masculine as possible but still festive. Did I succeed? {…
Monday, already?! These Holiday weeks and weekends are becoming a blur and I’m doing everything I can to enjoy the Holiday season! The Holiday Craft party this past Saturday was a success and such a blast. I should have photos to…
{Photo via Pinterest} The house is officially decorated for Christmas and tomorrow’s get together. We placed the final touch, the tree topper, last night and I couldn’t be happier with how our theme came together. I literally can’t wait to…