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It's All in the {Wedding} Details
Jan 21, 2019
Wedding Details, Summer, Inspiration
It's All in the {Wedding} Details
Jan 21, 2019
Wedding Details, Summer, Inspiration

Six months ago we said “I do.” It’s been a joyous whirlwind, but if history is my guide, it’s only going to move faster. So it’s high time I sat down and shared some of our wedding day details: those things that added a touch of invisible sparkle, brought warmth to our hearts, and carried those we love with us. Barely noticeable yet cherished objects, fleeting moments, and glimses of the sun’s reflection fill me with emotion and it’s these things that create the story of our lives, whether we realize it at the time or not.

Details mean different things to different people, but for us, it was largely about having our day be just that — our day — and for me personally, it had a lot to do with finding ways for my late father be with me in spirit. We were swayed from an elopement to a celebration with family, but made sure everything we did was in keeping with our initial concept of peace, intimacy, and simplicity. We stripped the ceremony and celebration down to the root of our celebration: love.

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Jan 21, 2019
Wedding Details, Summer, Inspiration
As American as Strawberry Shortcake
Jul 3, 2018
Gluten Free Gal, Sweets & Treats, Summer
As American as Strawberry Shortcake
Jul 3, 2018
Gluten Free Gal, Sweets & Treats, Summer

The days are long, the weather is hot, and the fireflies are aglow. It can only mean one thing: Independence Day has nearly arrived. The Fourth has always been one of my favorite holidays, if not just because of the summer magic I associate with it. Sundresses blow in the summer breeze, watermelon slices disappear from a plate, the smell of charcoal wafts through the air. Patriotic tunes enchant parks from sea to sea, striped blankets create a patchwork quilt over large swaths of grass, and bright bursts of colorful sparks fill the night sky. It's simply the best! 

But what would summer be with out fresh berries bedecking every meal? Berries and cream are a must during these warmth summer months, and what better version exists than the strawberry shortcake? 

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Jul 3, 2018
Gluten Free Gal, Sweets & Treats, Summer
Divine Invitation Design
Jun 26, 2018
Summer, Wedding Details
Divine Invitation Design
Jun 26, 2018
Summer, Wedding Details

It's hard to believe (in the best way possible!) that Luke and I will be married at the end of July. In June, the summer is not yet ripe, the days are still at their longest, and the "end of July" usually sounds so distant, so far off. This year, however, with there being such a momentous occasion on the 21st, it feels more like a mere blink away. (And now that we're officially inside the one-month window, it's going to fly...)

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Jun 26, 2018
Summer, Wedding Details
June 22, 2018
Jun 22, 2018
Weekends Summer Edition, New England, Summer
June 22, 2018
Jun 22, 2018
Weekends Summer Edition, New England, Summer

This weekend’s edition of Retreats… how I unwind and recharge in 2.5 days flat.

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Jun 22, 2018
Weekends Summer Edition, New England, Summer
A Celebration 37 Years in the Making
Jun 18, 2018
Inspiration, Summer, Wedding Details
A Celebration 37 Years in the Making
Jun 18, 2018
Inspiration, Summer, Wedding Details

The idea arrived on a warm spring Saturday. My parents were house-hunting for their second home in preparation for my arrival later that year, and decided to take a peek at an old farm home in New Canaan, the next just town next door. 

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Jun 18, 2018
Inspiration, Summer, Wedding Details
June 15, 2018
Jun 15, 2018
Weekends Summer Edition, New England, Summer
June 15, 2018
Jun 15, 2018
Weekends Summer Edition, New England, Summer

This weekend’s edition of Retreats… how I unwind and recharge in 2.5 days flat.

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Jun 15, 2018
Weekends Summer Edition, New England, Summer
Peanut Butter &... Ice Cream
Jun 12, 2018
Gluten Free Gal, Summer, Sweets & Treats, New England
Peanut Butter &... Ice Cream
Jun 12, 2018
Gluten Free Gal, Summer, Sweets & Treats, New England

It's National Peanut Butter Cookie Day today and I can think of no better way to celebrate it and these warm summer days than by making one of my all-time faves: the ice cream sandwich. (Eaten outside, picnic-style... What kind of frozen summer treat would it be if the ice cream weren't melting all over my fingers?)

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Jun 12, 2018
Gluten Free Gal, Summer, Sweets & Treats, New England
Summer's Floating Away
Aug 14, 2017
Sweets & Treats, Summer, Sips
Summer's Floating Away
Aug 14, 2017
Sweets & Treats, Summer, Sips

There are few things as refreshing on a hot summer day as a cool ice cream float. Included in this post are my favorite five no-fuss combinations, beginning with the Creamsicle Float I shared on Instagram for National Creamsicle Day.

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Aug 14, 2017
Sweets & Treats, Summer, Sips

more from turquoise & sunshine

It’s a (n)ice morning ❄️ for coffee in bed ☕️
And sometimes, just sometimes, I’m in front of the camera. Should we do this more often? 🤷🏻‍♀️📸
We went to the beach this weekend and pups of all ages and sizes frolicked around wearing huge grins, with tails wagging and sniffers sniffing. (Their people were pretty happy, too!) It’s a dog’s life for sure. ☺️🐕
Our tree🎄finally stopped taking water, so it’s coming down today. The standing record is early March...! (I’m not sure if that’s comical or should be embarrassing.) We have no idea where to even take it at this point, so I think we’ll cover it out back to use as fire pit kindling come spring...which by the way is 32 days away! 🌷🔥 And in the spirit of warmer weather, we’re heading to the beach this afternoon with the pup to take in the cool salt air... and of course, get super sandy and sopping wet.🐕
How are you spending the long weekend?
It’s love. ❤️
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Happy Valentine’s Day! On the blog I’m sharing my favorite Valentine’s treats from @bythewaybakery, one of my fav gluten-free spots in Connecticut 🍪
A splash of spring on our first official Snow Day. ☃️ Hope all my friends in the northeast are safe and cozy tonight! 🔥
Snowy Sundays ❄️ (Ok, so this was last Sunday, but I heard there’s a little storm in the forecast for Tuesday! 😍)
It seems as though I’m on a barn-sharing kick… so just say when. 🖐🏼
Do you ever find that you’re completely enamored with something and you’re not totally sure why? Well that’s me and #barnesbarns. 👯‍♀️
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On the blog I’m sharing a mini round-up of some of my faves dressed in winter’s finest! (link in bio)🌲❄️
Found our new favorite house. Mountain and valley views set on 10 acres. Now if only it were for sale... 😆
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