Alix taking photos at Leonard Oakes WInery during the lynoaken summer concert series.
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A "Rockstar" turns 40. Happy Birthday, Alix.

You may call her a teacher, a mother, a friend, a small business owner, a photographer, or
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A "Rockstar" turns 40. Happy Birthday, Alix.

Alix in her garden on our farm. She loves to plant and grow edible flowers.
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The One with All the Resolutions

I have been waiting a long time to use this title. It's my favorite episode of Friends
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The One with All the Resolutions

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Our List of Must Watch Christmas Movies

It's December 19th and our time to fit in as many Christmas movies as possible is dwindling.
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Our List of Must Watch Christmas Movies

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Happy 40th Birthday, Scott!

It feels like just yesterday we were at Hunan Number One in Arlington, surrounded by our DC
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Happy 40th Birthday, Scott!

Farmhouse Art: To Eat List and More

So by now you’ve seen the blog post revealing our first farmhouse renovation, but I’m eager to share a few of the pieces that made the cut onto our freshly painted walls. This world is full of talented local artisans, and I must be the luckiest person to be surrounded by artists

The Grand Reveal: Our Farmhouse Bedroom

Before I begin, let me remind you how Scott and I spent the first month after we moved home in August: To say that this post is a long time coming could not be more of an understatement. I have wanted to reveal the product of my hard work, but as a

Oh, Christmas Tree!

*This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Castor & Pollux. As always, opinions are my own.* To say that this event was a long time coming is an understatement – I grew up looking froward to every holiday season beginning with the adventure of picking out our tree.

33 Years Young: Scott’s Birthday Recap

Well guys, I pulled it off – I successfully surprised Scott with an entire birthday evening that he never saw coming. Last Thursday Scott turned 33, and I prepared what I hope was a memorable birthday celebration for the books. Now what makes me sad is this: I spent the whole day