I will admit that ice-cream is not one of my weaknesses. I like it but I can easily do without it. However, my hubby is ADDICTED to ice-cream. So my oldest and I were getting ready to leave TGM and he decided to see if he could find a new ice-cream place to grab some ice-cream for Dad. … Read More »
My oldest and I decided to head towards Sandy Springs for a date night dinner chatting along the way about where to go. When I suggested we try the new location of The General Muir (TGM), he was immediately all in. Both of us have been to the Emory location and to their West Egg Cafe in Westside and love their food. … Read More »
In case you have not noticed, Peggy and I are bound and determined to get fitter in 2021! Last week, we took Marshall Millikan up on another great fitness opportunity by accepting his invitation to visit The Exercise Coach. He promised us an amazing 20-minute workout. TWENTY MINUTES? … Read More »
I’ve never felt more relieved over something ending than when I woke up the morning of January 1, 2021! See ya 2020! Sure, we are off to a shaky start, but let’s choose to be hopeful and stay positive. This too shall pass!
Soon a higher number of people will be vaccinated, and society will begin to reap those benefits. … Read More »
These were some my favorite things I made this year at home: dupe of PF Changs Mongolian beef, buttermilk fried chicken with peaches and mashed celeriac, steamed mussels with garlic, wine and brown butter, Ina Garten’s peach pie recipe, meat tower, yellow-tail with citrus, watermelon and basil, mushroom ragout with Boursin on toast, white truffle risotto with scallops, braised leeks and peaches, sweet potato and chorizo hash.… Read More »
If you are looking for an uplifting movie to watch with your family I’d like to recommend GREATER. It’s a four year old movie that I’ve never heard of and stumbled upon via Netflix. My hubby and I watched it Monday and have talked about it every day since!… Read More »
I know I’ve written about Hopstix in Chamblee before, but it was at the top of my mom’s list of places to eat. The calamari and robata grill is always delicious but everyone loves the basil fried rice (we always get at least one) and today I tried miso clam soup that was my perfect comfort food.… Read More »
This past summer my husband and I were walking off our Hobnob lunch by causally window shopping in the Perimeter Place development. The skies unexpectedly opened and POURED rain, so we dashed into Jewelry Artisans for cover. Neither of us had ever been there. I am typically a more costume jewelry kind of gal, but I happened to be in the market for a new wedding ring. … Read More »
Something I have never said before: “Be back in an hour I’m going to spin class!” Well, that is until last week. CycleBar Dunwoody invited Peggy and me to try a class. We were both worried we might die but sort of talked each other into it. … Read More »
Katie Kenny Phillips lives in Dunwoody with her husband, five kids, and her dogs, Norm and Coco. Lucky for us, she gave me a set of her 3 new children’s books:
Presenting colorful pictures and fun prose, the God, You Make Me Feel series is a wonderful way to connect a child to the greatest source of love: their Heavenly Father.… Read More »
The travel road ahead of us for 2021 is certainly a mystery! There are many changes on the horizon regarding the vaccine, international travel, and the general landscape of travel. In the meantime, we can be dreaming, reading, researching, and even planning for future travel. … Read More »
Mark McDevitt and Robert Lee, founders of Methane Studios based in Atlanta, GA, have released their first book just in time for the holiday season. 21st Century Schizoid Brand, a 508-page hardback book, showcases more than 1000 limited edition posters and art print design created over 22 years by the award winning illustration and design studio.… Read More »
Stocking stuffers are my favorite gifts to shop for. They are small, so you don’t necessarily have to worry about wrapping them and they can be fun or functional. Here are some ideas for the ones you love or maybe just someone you drew in your family secret Santa.… Read More »