There is something playful and charming about slipping into a tea party dress. It has that sweet, feminine energy without trying too hard, and I love that. It feels classic with a little wink of personality. Maybe that is why tea party style has such a hold on us. It is an excuse to feel … Read more
When Halloween rolls around in Orlando, you can feel it in the air — or maybe that’s just the smell of caramel apples and the faint sound of a skeleton playlist. Either way, I start thinking about one thing: Halloween finger foods. I’m not talking about fancy dinner spreads or full-on meals. I mean those … Read more
There’s something weirdly magical about pretending it’s fall in Orlando when it’s still 86 degrees outside. I’ll light a candle that smells like cinnamon, open the blinds just enough to pretend there’s a chill in the air, and roast something that tastes like autumn should. That’s usually when I grab a spaghetti squash, because it’s … Read more
By the time the sun sets here in Orlando, the air feels heavy in the best kind of way. It’s that soft, warm hush that makes even the palm trees look sleepy. That’s usually when my mind starts replaying the day—every undone task, awkward conversation, and random worry I never asked for. That’s when I … Read more
Halloween costumes are one of my favorite parts of fall. They’re this perfect mix of creativity, chaos, and candy corn energy. Every October, it feels like the whole world flips a switch—from pumpkin spice everything to trying to decide what to wear when you’re supposed to be a vampire, a pop star, or maybe just … Read more
Every year around mid-November, the same thought sneaks in: what am I going to wear? Thanksgiving fits sound easy until you’re standing in front of your closet, holding jeans that feel too tight and a sweater that suddenly looks itchy. I’ve been there, staring at my mirror in sunny Orlando, wondering if I’ll melt in … Read more
Halloween just has this way of flipping a switch inside us, doesn’t it? One minute, it’s late September and we’re sipping coffee like normal adults, and the next, we’re eyeing every pumpkin display like it’s calling our name. There’s something about this season that brings out the playful side in everyone—from kids plotting their candy … Read more
I don’t know what it is about Halloween pizza, but it’s the one thing that makes everyone—kids, teens, and grown-ups—light up like a jack-o’-lantern. There’s just something extra fun about taking a regular pizza night and giving it a spooky twist. Maybe it’s the ghost-shaped cheese. Maybe it’s the olive “eyeballs.” Or maybe it’s because … Read more
Every October, I start craving the same thing—candy corn. I know, it’s one of those polarizing candies. People either love it or pretend they’re “too sophisticated” for it. But toss those little orange triangles into buttery blondie batter, and suddenly everyone’s changing their tune. Candy corn blondies are the kind of dessert that makes people … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered whether candy corn cookies are worth making, let me tell you—they absolutely are. These cheerful little treats somehow manage to capture everything I love about fall in one bite. Sweet, buttery, soft, and just the right amount of nostalgic. They’re the kind of cookie that gets people talking at bake sales … Read more