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DIY Chocolate Lovers Gift Box

There are certain people it seems nearly impossible to buy a gift for. They have everything, are super picky, you’re not that close with them (i.e. coworkers), it’s a Secret Santa, the list goes on & on… But what’s the one gift everyone will like? Chocolate! That’s why we put together the most adorable, delicious gift box […]

Where To Eat: Pizza Man

When you’re in the state most famous for cheese, there are two main dishes you must eat: pizza & cheesecake. Why you ask? Well technically you should also eat blocks & blocks of cheese but that isn’t considered a “meal”. When you’re out to eat, we definitely suggest you get two dishes that are essentially […]

Where To Stay In Milwaukee: The Pfister Hotel

There are several things we look for when booking a hotel: the location, accommodations, & how past visitors have rated their experience. These three simple things can immediately tell us a lot about where we’ll be staying. Then there are several things we hope for, that make an experience above & beyond, such as friendly staff, delicious […]

Fried Chicken, Cornbread, & Mashed Potatoes Layered Cake Recipe

We can’t really put into words how happy this cake makes us. After all, have you ever seen a cake that doubles as dinner before?! We’ll take it! Made from three layers of cornbread as the “cake”, mashed potatoes as the “frosting”, & fried chicken as the “sprinkles” this “layered cake” is truly one of a kind. Not […]

Holiday Kitchen Essentials

The holiday season is one of our favorite times of the year for several reasons. The baking, gift giving (& receiving, duh), time with friends & family, & so much more about this season brings us such happiness. Two things that don’t bring us happiness? The stress of finding a gift for that person who seems to […]

Cake Batter Cheesecake Cake Recipe

The holiday season is all about baking & boy have we got a recipe you’re going to need to make ASAP. Wow your friends & family with our indulgent Cake Batter Cheesecake that couldn’t be easier to make! We skipped the frosting this time around & opted to top our cake with cheesecake, a choice […]

Public Lives: Lauren Gores | Secret Recipes: November Popsicles

  During our recent trip to LA we met up with one of our favorite bloggers & our constant source for all types of inspiration, Lauren Gores. Lifestyle expert, fitness guru, DIY queen, & after this post it’s safe to say, a whiz in the kitchen too, Lauren shared with us not one, but three, incredibly delicious fall […]

Tassel Details

Layering a slip dress is one of our favorite ways to create multiple looks from just one article of clothing. We’ve paired this one with a denim jacket, over a t-shirt, with a layered sweater, & with an open back sweater. Each time it allows for an entirely new look created out of just one piece of clothing. Best […]

LA Road Trip

If there is thing you should know about Los Angeles before you head out there it’s this: not much is within walking distance of one another. I’m talking restaurants, shopping, beaches, etc. It pretty much all requires transportation of some sort. So when we headed out there we set out to find the best possible […]

Bow Back

During our recent LA trip we were constantly traveling back & forth between new restaurants, shops, meetings, & so much more. Don’t get us wrong, we absolutely loved it but after a full week of doing so it was super nice to enjoy a picnic on the beach. This however was no ordinary picnic. Only in LA […]