As I sit here at Amelie’s French Bakery, my very favorite spot in Charlotte, with a cup of hot peppermint tea, mushroom soup, and a coconut macaroon, I reflect on my life here… I have been more than blessed to be given a supportive family, a…
in my home.
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twenty holiday treats ideas…
You probably already have most of your holiday decorating done and gifts bought. If you’re anything like me all that’s left now is wrapping a few more gifts and squeezing in a few more holiday treats! If you’re in the mood for something chocolaty might…
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monday love
I did my best to balance out the treats, though. Green smoothies to the rescue. & morning walk/runs outside Don’t fear your weakness… …embrace it.
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a holiday gathering in the nest
mr. monaco and i threw a holiday gathering last week- here are some photos 🙂 the weekend and book club photos are on the way as well… so fun. it’s 3 am – heading to charleston today with my 8th graders- so excited to see…
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currently loving ~
tealights and globes… fresh air and my hunter boots… almost all the leaves are gone – a few left to hold onto for 2013 (one amazing year) pretty advent calendars.. more ideas coming soon! lattes… cheesy christmas films… blankets, while reading other blogs, with cozy…
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st. nick love
… wishing a very happy morning to all who celebrate this great german tradition {one of my favorite traditions} last year i surprised mr. monaco with his first one 🙂 so fun. here are a few photos from the nest/mantle this year … *more photos to…
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monday love- december and strawberry balsamic rosemary ice cream
… how amazing does this look – thank you, brit + co The balsamic is subtle, and it really brings out the bright flavor of the strawberries. As for the rosemary, that was a last-minute add, and really stepped up this ice cream’s game. Don’t…
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hello december
… my absolute favorite of the year! although we have lots and lots going on (like everyone else in december) my plan is to try my best to enjoy and savor every moment ~ of the magic and fun. source: beautifulness and cocorosediaries
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25 days of hot yoga and thankful thoughts- day twenty-four
today’s class: 60 min of hot vinyasa power flow — one more day– thankful thought of the day #24 – friends who are like family. *receiving snail mail* and gatherings in the nest… after getting our christmas tree at our favorite farmer’s market yesterday afternoon, we came home…