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Last Call at Shirt Factory {thanks for the memories}

As the hours wind down and August 1st approaches, we’ve done our last official cocktail service. Last official brunch. We’ve felt your love and support over the last few weeks as we were feeling every inch of every “last”. Tonight we walked out of the Factory, snapped a few quick last photos,

July 31, 2023

Our Life

Tiki Forever

As I write this, Scott is flipping the sign on the Factory door to “open”, prepping final flower garnishes, grown in our own garden on Fox Cross. His last Tiki party as an owner is finally here. I never had a chance to pen a post about our decision to sell Shirt

July 23, 2023

Our Life

Birthday Celebration: Roux is Two!

The most wonderful little human turned TWO this past Sunday. I live with a mild (major?) amount of guilt that this place was abandoned in the most formative and beautiful two years of my entire life. I assuage the guilt by reminding myself that while I haven’t been writing, I’ve been fully

June 15, 2023

Our Life

Facebook Official – 10 Years Strong

I got a text this morning a few minutes after Scott got to work. It read: “Interesting anniversary for today. 10 years ago you posted on Facebook that we were seeing each other.” I looked it up – and sure enough, March 22, 2013. It’s not that we meant to hide our

March 22, 2023

Matters of the Heart Our Life

Rediscovering My Voice (and Happy International Women’s Day)

Alix in her garden on our farm. She loves to plant and grow edible flowers.

“One of the most beautiful sounds that I have ever heard is the sound of a beautiful, strong woman’s voice once she has discovered her true worth. She sounds empowered … She sounds confident … but most of all … she sounds free.” author unknown What a journey this space has been,

March 8, 2023

Our Life

Farewell, Neighbor: Love for 810 Meadworks

Our hearts are heavy tonight. So, so heavy. Just a few hours ago, 810 Meadworks posted to their legion of devoted followers that they would be closing their doors, both 810 Meadworks and 810 Axes – effective immediately. Do you know how long it’s been since we posted? Too long. But this

September 23, 2022

{Family} Date Night: Hydraulic Hearth

Date Night: Waxlight Bar a Vin

Why I Love Weddings

6 Years Later and Full Circle

The Great Cucumber Catastrophe: Part 2

The Great Cucumber Catastrophe of 2025: Part 1

A Five Month Recap. Of Sorts.

Farmhouse Makeover: German Smear/Schmear

It’s National Margarita Day- Celebrate Accordingly in WNY and DC!

Thanksgiving in DC? Here are a few specials…

Date Night: Mythology, DC

Date Night: Cozy Cocktails at The Gibson, DC

#MedinaStrong

Midnight Tacos with Mariachi de Oro

Date Night (with Friends): Hotel Henry, Buffalo

Because….Tacos.

Introducing, Bowen Thoreau

Introducing, Bowen Thoreau

Hello, 2026.

Hello, 2026.

Where You Can Donate, Contribute, and Help Your Community

Where You Can Donate, Contribute, and Help Your Community

Breaking New Ground at the Lee-Whedon Memorial Library

Breaking New Ground at the Lee-Whedon Memorial Library

Last Call at Shirt Factory {thanks for the memories}

Tiki Forever

Birthday Celebration: Roux is Two!

Facebook Official – 10 Years Strong

Rediscovering My Voice (and Happy International Women’s Day)

Farewell, Neighbor: Love for 810 Meadworks

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