How would you feel to be treated like a queen for the day? Sounds amazing, right? Some time alone, being pampered with mini-facials and hand massages, would be totally welcome… And welcome it was! Continue Reading…
Any fashionable female knows that Anthropologie is like a mecca for fabulous clothing and homewares. Usually, walking into this store makes us lose our husbands we dragged inside as we get caught up looking at all the gorgeous patterned plates, candles, and other home must-haves calling out to us. (No? Am I the only one who feels a divine beckoning in this store??) Continue Reading…
Contributed by Chef Melissa Pelkey-Hass of The Front Porch Gourmet.
I am a chef.
I create deliciously wonderful meals for others, then come home exhausted, covered in olive oil, poultry particles in my hair and unidentified substances covering my clothes. I live in crocs, chef’s pants, and black tank tops. If you open my closet, that’s pretty much what you’ll see. I eat cold Chef Boyardee straight from the can. With a spork. I hardly ever wear make-up and my hair is in a perpetual ponytail. In every sense of the title, I am true to form. I am a chef.
I say all of this to paint a very clear picture for you. I want you to fully understand the depth of the phone call I received from my good friend Nikka Shae, asking if I would cover a Grand Opening event for her at the Cherry Blow Dry Bar in Brookhaven. If I recall correctly, the call went a little something like this:
“Hey girl, it’s Nikka. I need a favor. I committed to an event and need for you to cover a second event for me if you can make it. It will be SO much fun and you will absolutely LOVE it!” Continue Reading…
Did I have you at “rosé picnic?” Of course I did—the pink bubbly drink has become a staple in my summer sip lineup, and I know many of you are just as obsessed with the drink as I am!
So… you might be wondering: What’s this rosé picnic all about? Here are the vitals. Continue Reading…
I get giddy for bright and beautiful patterns. I especially love to pair pretty patterns with unique accessories that work with the pattern to carry a specific theme.
Recently I was invited to attend a pre-screening of the new Marvel Studio’s Black Panther movie (which is uh-mazing btw!) So, I thought what a perfect time to showoff a bold and colorful look with a fabulous African-inspired ensemble. I chose to rock this gorgeous peacock pattern piece that just sings to my soul. Continue Reading…
Want to experience a night of wonder and excitement? Well, step right up, Atlanta—the Big Apple Circus is coming to town! Continue Reading…
Alright, lovely ladies: let’s talk Valentine’s Day! Who has romantic plans with their love? Anyone doing a Galentine’s Day? I’d love to hear about what everyone’s up to this V-Day. As for me… Luckily I’ve got all the fixins for a romantic date night in! Continue Reading…
Ever since I nixed meat from my diet, I’ve been curious to see just how well veggie burgers measure up to their meaty counterparts. I have had my fair share of delicious full-beef burgers in my day, so switching to a meat-free lifestyle has proven to be interesting! Continue Reading…
Fellow Atlantans, can we talk about Snowmageddon ’17 real quick?! You remember…. The snow storm that blew through our city in late 2017 and dumped 12 inches of snow on us!!! And while I had a great time turning snowballs into glowballs , I was a little concerned that the snow might keep me from attending several events I had on the docket.
I mean… We were literally buried under snow for 3 solid days! It was awful, but luckily, timing was on my side. Just before Snowmageddon came rolling in, I was granted the glorious opportunity to test-drive the new-and-improved 2017 Mazda CX-5. And let me tell you, this gorgeous SUV is a total show-off! Continue Reading…
It’s the giving season! And even though I am a big proponent of giving back all year-round, I think it’s especially important to be generous during the holidays. Heck, I know plenty of us get stressed about money this time of year, so I can only imagine what it’s like for others who are not as fortunate as we are. Continue Reading…
