Spring is my favorite season in North Carolina because we have so many beautiful flowering trees and bushes. The trees go from bare to shades of pink, white and yellow in a matter of days. It’s a magical time of year. Inspired by my love for a glass of rosé wine and all things spring, […]
Donut Holes with Sweet Strawberry Dipping Sauce
What could be more fun than getting together with your friends and celebrating a mom-to-be? How about enjoying donuts and celebrating a mom-to-be, which is exactly what we are doing today! My friend Cate of Chez CateyLou is expecting a sweet baby girl at the end of March and a group of her blog friends […]
Chocolate Covered Gummy Bears for Valentine’s Day
When I first learned of chocolate-covered gummy bears on Cupcakes & Cashmere, I made it my mission to try them. When I finally got my hands on them, I fell in love with the combo of creamy chocolate and a fruity gummy. This year for Valentine’s Day, I decided to make my own dipped gummies […]
Recipes from Essential Oils for a Clean and Healthy Home
I’ve been using all-natural cleaning products for the last few years because I don’t want to expose my family to chemical laden cleaning supplies. I’ve never made my own cleaning products, but recently I came across Kasey Schwartz‘s new book, Essential Oils for a Clean and Healthy Home. The book begins with a primer on essential oils and then […]
Behind the Blog: How Twin Stripe Got Its Start
I’ve teamed up with some amazing bloggers from several different niches to bring you a new monthly series called Behind the Blog: A Behind the Scenes Look at Your Favorite Blogs. My lovely friend, Jennifer of The Life of Jennifer Dawn organized this series – so a major thanks to her! Stop by Jennifer’s blog […]
I Heart You Desktop Wallpaper
Ready to upgrade your computer or phone background? Download one (or all) of these bright and colorful hearts to spruce up your tech and celebrate Valentine’s Day. Heart Wallpaper Download Heart Wallpaper 1 Heart Wallpaper 2 Heart Wallpaper 3 Heart Wallpaper 4 Enjoy the heart wallpaper! If you are expecting a snowstorm this weekend, be […]