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Food & Recipes

Healthy-ish Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

I never really need an excuse to bake sweets but National Cookie Day certainly seemed like the perfect time to share one of my all-time favorite chocolate chip cookie recipes. These cookies also happen to be vegan and made with almond meal. I know what you’re thinking…vegan cookies made with almond meal?! But trust me, you would never know they’re vegan. They are insanely good!  These thin, crispy cookies are made with brown sugar for a rich, caramel-y flavor and loaded with chocolate chunks that melt in your mouth when served fresh out the oven. Yes, please! 

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Food & Recipes

Spiced Autumn Harvest Sangria

I’m so excited that Autumn is finally in bloom! The summer weather lingered around much longer than usual and it seems to have taken forever to witness the most iconic signal that fall has arrived – the changing of the trees. I just love this time of year when the weather is crisp but not too cold and we get to witness the beauty of the green leaves transforming into beautiful golden hues. Sadly, being in New York City we don’t always get to see a ton of trees outside of Central Park but  I rented an adorable little cottage …

Friendsgiving Table Inspiration
Entertaining

Setting the Table for a Modern Friendsgiving Feast

Friends, food and wine. Three things that make me incredibly happy which is why Friendsgiving is a holiday celebration I can totally get behind. Unlike Thanksgiving which usually comes with too much pressure and often an unwelcome dose of family drama, Friendsgiving is typically low-key. It’s really just about celebrating friendship over a delicious meal. If you’re hosting Friendsgiving this year, you’re in luck because I’ve teamed up with Kendall-Jackson to share some inspiration for creating a beautiful tablescape to welcome your guests. I believe that whatever you do you should make it beautiful but I also believe in keeping …

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Fashion & Beauty

DIY Halloween Costume Inspiration: Sade Circa 1980s

I’m usually a super last-minute planner when it comes to just about everything. So when Halloween rolls around I usually don’t participate because I can never quite manage to get a good costume together in time.  Last year was an exception. I had a last-minute halloween party which was also a combined birthday party for a good friend, so I had to go and I was forced to get creative and come up with a quick and easy costume that didn’t cost a ton of money. My solution? Sade circa 1985 with her iconic denim on denim look. I’m sure …

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Food & Recipes

How to Make Cold Brew Coffee

By now you’ve probably heard the hype about cold brew coffee. It’s everywhere. Even Starbucks sells it, making cold brew a ubiquitous daily staple that seems to have replaced regular iced coffee for many of us. So what exactly is the deal with cold brew and is it really better? Well, unlike regular coffee which is brewed quickly using hot water, cold brew coffee is steeped in cold water for an extended period of time. Brewing coffee in hot water breaks down and releases all of its acids and oils which often give it a more bitter taste. With the …

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Decorating Ideas

Tips for Arranging Flowers Like a Pro

If there’s one tiny thing I can do to make my space feel more beautiful it’s to add an arrangement of fresh flowers. My home doesn’t get great natural light but having fresh flowers around always seems to make my space feel brighter! Over the years I’ve styled lots of floral arrangements, from photo shoots for editorials and for my interior design portfolio to my best friends wedding and I’ve picked up lots of tips and tricks along the way. Below are some of my best flower arranging tips plus a tutorial on how I created this beautiful lovely heart …