Of all the caribbean islands (at least the ones I’ve been to), Saint Lucia is the one that gives off south Pacific vibes the most. Which is exactly why my brother and his now wife chose this island on which to be married a few weeks ago.

Haters gonna hate. But sometimes, despite their stubborn nature, they will realize the error of their ways and set aside their pride to admit that they were indeed, wrong. And so begins the tale of my first visit to Sandals.

Ah, the Moscow Mule. It’s that famous vodka cocktail served in copper mugs – and those mugs more than likely are what have brought back the popularity of this drink in recent years. So what’s up with the copper mugs, anyway?

I was having breakfast with my good friend Krysta the other day and we got to talking about bringing more of our personalities into our businesses. Stuff we do, stuff we love. You guys know I’m kinda quirky, I really dig knitting, and traveling is my favorite. But did you know I love me a […]

Backyard weddings are my favorite. Whether they take place in the couple’s backyard, or that of a close family member, there’s something so personal and intimate about them, no matter how large. Malory and Frankie held their wedding in their south Jersey backyard on June 11th. After 10 months of laboring together bushwhacking plants, removing […]

Wormsloe Plantation in Savannah, Georgia, is gorgeous.

(This travel essay, written and photographed by me, was first published on the coastal-based blog, Salt, in January 2016. I’m posting it on my own blog today in honor of the anniversary of the D-Day landings. Please visit www.readsalt.com for more salty tales for salty folks.) On a September morning around sunrise, I rode a train […]