Hi everyone and greetings from the Dominican Republic! I’ve been loving the warm weather here, but I’ll be heading back to colder temperatures tomorrow and Susannah of Feast + West‘s spiked Mexican hot chocolate would be the perfect treat for my arrival home! Cheers! Hey y’all, and happy new year! I’m delighted to be back […]
Guest Post: Weekend Casual
Today I’m excited to welcome Madeline of Style Me Thrifty to the blog while I’m in the Dominican Republic. I met Madeline at #SBSCon over the summer and we have since become great Twitter friends! I love her sense of style so I invited her here to share with all of you. Enjoy! Shoes: TOMS | […]
Gingerbread Love Cookies (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Since I made the decision to go gluten-free, one thing has been weighing on my mind – what kind of Christmas cookies can I make?! I’m still very new to gluten-free baking, so I invited a pro to help me out. Today I’m excited to have Allison Royal of Wallflour Bakery sharing an amazing gluten-free, […]
Bright Blog Bash Holiday Party
Happy Monday! I hope you all had wonderful, peaceful Thanksgiving. I enjoyed spending quality time with my friends and family in St. Louis. I went to the symphony with my family, shopped in Maplewood, MO on Small Business Saturday and spent time catching up with friends over coffee and cocktails. It was a great trip, […]
Gluten-free Blueberry Apple Crumble
Everyone’s favorite part of Thanksgiving, other than being together, is the dessert, right? I love a slice of pumpkin or apple piece and a cup of coffee to complete the meal, but now that I don’t eat gluten, I needed a delicious alternative that all guests can enjoy. Instead of a pie crust, my crumble […]
ThanksGiving Wine Pairing
I am by no means an oenophile, but I do enjoy a good glass of wine, particularly when it is properly paired with a meal. When it comes to Thanksgiving wine pairings, I’ll be honest, I can be a bit clueless. Chardonnay and Pinot noir are old standbys, but I took a trip to my […]




