If you want to put a smile on my face there are two guaranteed ways: feed me or give me flowers. There is nothing like having a fresh arrangement to brighten any room. When I was a little girl, I remember there were these Robinson crabapple or magnolia trees, which would bloom pink flowers every summer. Those trees lined the block and I would pick flowers to give to my…
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and we’ve been planning everything we want to make. Cornbread is on the top of the list. Since I was a little girl, I have always loved cornbread and every year it would be on the Thanksgiving table. My mom would make the best cornbread using the Jiffy mix and a few extra ingredients. She worked her magic and never tasted so good. Everyone…
My love for Indian food started with my late nights at work. My team and I would try to find a new place every night to eat to make the long hours bearable. We would decide where to order based on a place around the world. I know we sound pretty lame, but this was the only thing we looked forward to after 6pm. One of my favorite nights was…
The past few months have been filled with breastfeeding, diaper changes, lullabies and discovering new recipes. Parental leave has been an amazing time as I bond with Liam and discover a whole new side of myself as a mother. But I could not lose sight of what I’ve always loved doing, which is cooking. Cooking is like therapy for me and it was just what I needed to do between…
Our most used appliance in the kitchen is our Nutribullet. Every day, I make sure to blend a smoothie for Brian and me to pair with our lunch. After trying a few green, fruit, and vegetable smoothies, we found this berry smoothie is our favorite. It pairs our favorite elements of the other smoothies into this one, delicious drink. With every smoothie, not only did we find out what fruits…
When we made our Ginger Spiced Icebox Cake over the holidays, we fell in love. I loved eating Icebox Cake as a kid. When we had a small stretch of nice weather a few weeks ago, I had a taste for another cake. So we made this Strawberry Shortcake Icebox Cake. Throughout my pregnancy, I had a taste for many things. However, the one thing I ate a lot of was…
I love my maternity photos. If Brian didn’t push me to do this shoot, I don’t know if I would have these photos to look back at. I wanted to return the favor and give Brian a photo shoot with Liam. We planned on a simple newborn photo shoot anyways, so it was easy to get this together. Tips for a Newborn Photo Shoot Best time for a newborn photo shoot…
What is happening? Our poor succulent, Sophie, has taken a turn for the worst. Over the last year, Sophie has been deteriorating. We thought she was being watered too much, then too little. We changed her position in the window. But nothing changed her outcome. We intervened. This is a before and after. The first photo is from January, the second is from this weekend. When we first bought her,…
In like a lion, out like a lamb. That’s the March motto, right? It’s crazy how many snowstorms we’ve had in the last few weeks. On day two of spring, we find ourselves in another winter storm, “four’easter”. On days like today, one of our go-to dinners is this beef stew (or chicken noodle soup). This is not our first beef stew adventure. But after reading through The Food Lab,…
I love flowers. They make me happy. They also make the space they fill brighter and happier, too. When it comes to gifts, I am a very simple person. Gift me flowers. For Valentine’s this year, Brian gave me a homemade spring flower arrangement. When we first started dating, Brian sent me a beautiful bouquet of Peruvian (alstroemeria) lilies to my dorm. They were gorgeous. I swear, they lasted for two…
I love flowers. I wish I could have a new, beautiful bouquet every week. Instead, I fill up our home with succulents, aloe, and cacti. Brian always gets me flowers for anniversaries, birthdays, and sometimes ‘just-because’. However, I wish I got more ‘just-because’ flowers. After a visit from our friend, Tammy, I felt like an expert florist. I wanted to try to put together a flower arrangement all by myself.…
This post was originally published on June 11, 2013. After four years of dragging it in and out of storage, some of the shells went missing and others needed to be secured. We updated this post on our DIY Sea Shell Wreath with new photos. Lilies and Loafers has affiliate relationships, so we may get a small share of revenue from your purchases. Items are sold by the retailer, not…
Our friend, Tammy, flew in for a quick visit over the weekend. We had her over for boozy brunch and later that night went out for pizza at Pizza Beach and margaritas at Sweet and Vicious. Before she got to our apartment, she asked us if we wanted to do a post on flower arrangements for the holidays. Obviously, we couldn’t say no. One of Tammy’s many master talents is…
It’s almost that time of the year when it starts to get cold out. Not lately! I’m antsy waiting for the fall weather to arrive, but I should know better. Today is our three-year wedding anniversary, and every year at this time, summer makes a comeback. Don’t get me wrong I love the summer and the warm weather, but I miss my hearty stews, soups and warm comfort food. During…
I just celebrated a birthday and as I get older I realize how the food I eat affects how I feel. As much as I love cheeseburgers and fries, I know I cannot have them everyday. I have two sisters who are vegetarians and one who’s trying to limit the meat in her diet. So you can imagine the pressure I get from them when I blog mostly about non-vegetarian…
This summer was amazing and I owe a huge thank you to Hawaii. As you already know, Brian and I went to Hawaii because our cousin was getting married. So of course we decided to make a vacation out of the occasion. This was one of my favorite trips I’ve ever been on. Maui was not only beautiful and rich with culture, but also has some of the most delicious…