Black Bean AND Sausage Soup Featuring Esposito's Finest Quality Sausage

When Esposito sends you authentic NY sausages and the weather has decided to go from 71 degrees to winter again…you make a big batch of hearty delicious Black Bean + Sausage Soup!

This recipe is without a doubt my most favorite soup recipes because it’s so easy and so flavorful. And it was so fun dressing up with Esposito’s products too.

One of my favorite things about this recipe is the leftovers!

The star product today is definitely the sausage. And the Sweet Peppers And Onion Sauce they make and ship.

RecipesSamantha RubleMarch 9, 2021Comment

Keeping Tidy With Sunhouse Craft

Beautiful cleaning supplies are SO underrated.

Why did I wait so long to have gorgeous brooms and brushes and dustpans! Sunhouse Craft creates utility items that are beautiful enough to leave out in the open for all to enjoy and admire- on hooks in the entryway or on an open shelf in the kitchen — I mean, these handmade beauties are works of art.

One thing I have learned is that when your cleaning supplies look THIS good, it gives you that motivation that you need to tidy the things on that chore list.

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The Classic Leather Tote Featuring Blackburn Goods

There's quite the buzz over here at GFY HQ it's all because of a certain new bag: The Classic Leather Tote From Oklahoma owned Blackburn Goods. The Classic Leather Tote is the companion of the capsule wardrobe. Elegant and ready for anything, it’s size and design make it an irreplaceable. The dimensions are accommodate a large binder and wide enough to stand on its own. The Classic Tote is the perfect addition to a wardrobe. I love the classic design and modern details; a bag that is refined and polished but also feels very lived in and knows how to have some fun.

Loved receiving so many great inquiries in our DM’s when we introduced you to this bag in this very romantic reel inspired by Love Letters. And we are so excited for you to get to know more a bit more about the brand and the creator behind it-Emily Blackburn, in this Q + A feature!

Style, FeaturesSamantha RubleMarch 4, 2021leather tote, Blackburn GoodsComment

Easter Decor For A Modern Home

I do love Easter but fuzzy chicks and cute bunnies and overwhelming pastels are not really my thing! So for those who prefer celebrating with a modern aesthetic, like myself- Nordstjerne is here for us!

You can now give your Easter a luxurious expression with these delightful FILL ME EGGS. It is a beautiful and simple redesign of the classic Easter egg. The egg opens, so you can fill it with lots of sweets and chocolate or maybe even get creative with flowers and beautiful treasures!

Entertain, Home, ShopSamantha RubleMarch 3, 2021Comment

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Delicious Recipes From Teri Turner From No Crumbs Left

I initially discovered Teri when I did a round of Whole30 last summer. I got so tired of eating eggs, bacon, kale and sweet potatoes, so had to go down a few rabbit holes online for food inspiration. And Teri Turner is really just a favorite!!! I keep returning to her delightful recipes even when I am not doing a Whole30 because I have just grown to love her recipes!

Health + Wellness, RecipesSamantha RubleMarch 1, 2021Comment

Golden Globes 2021

The Golden Globes are on tonight (anyone else super excited that Tina Fey & Amy Poehler are hosting again!?) I’ll be savoring every minute in my PJ’s with dirty martinis and popcorn! ( and popcorn with chocolate balsamic vinegar from Kosterina might just be my new favorite snack)

Entertain, RecipesSamantha RubleFebruary 28, 2021Comment

Best Buttermilk Blueberry Pancake Recipe

Lazy Sunday mornings deserve these delicious pancakes! This recipe is adapted from The NY Times with a few Sam additions that make them even more superb!

RecipesSamantha RubleFebruary 28, 2021Comment

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Hugs, kisses and lots of birthday wishes! Today is a great day cause it's my birthday! Making my years count instead of counting the years. ❤️❤️❤️

DiarySamantha RubleFebruary 26, 2021Comment

4 Upgrades for a Stylish Bathroom

Nobody likes a boring and uninspired bathroom. Aside from being one of the few areas in your house where you can enjoy uninterrupted privacy and decompress from a long day, the bathroom also sets the tone for the rest of your home. As such, it’s important to put your heart and soul into decorating your bathroom so that it represents your preferred aesthetic and design tastes.

HomeSamantha RubleFebruary 26, 2021Comment

French Wines Delivered To Your Door-The SomMailier Experience

Do you love wine like me? Do you get annoyed gazing at walls of wine in the store trying to decide what to try? Or are you still being safe and staying pretty quarantined?! Or perhaps you just really love French wine and can never find anything good in your local wine store?! I would answer OUI OUI to all three of these personally.

Fret no more over any of this because SomMailier is here for us!

How it works.

Entertain, FrancophileSamantha RubleFebruary 25, 2021Comment

Self Care Tips For A Pisces Featuring Purely Northwest Tea Tree Products

Often very lithe on their feet with quick, graceful movements, Pisces seems to swim easily both with and against the tide, adapting their position as they weave their way through life. Overall, however, they are not the most physically robust of signs, they lack raw energy and can be prone to water retention. Their emotional health can also fluctuate as they are so sensitive to the currents of feelings around them, that it can overwhelm them. Pisces really need to be around upbeat people who can inspire them and promote a more realistic and secure attitude.

The feet, the soles of the body, are ruled by Pisces and it’s here that problems might arise.

TOP TIPS FOR PISCES SELF CAR

Diary, Beauty, Health + WellnessSamantha RubleFebruary 24, 2021Comment

Hair TLC At Home With Alfaparf Milano

A new year and not much has changed so here I am forced me to take my beauty routine into my own hands. I have been in desperate need of a haircut but with the variants out there, I need to just wait. If you are in the same boat, you are going to really appreciate these two hair tips I am sharing today that will keep your hair healthy and shiny!

I have been avoiding heat styling whenever possible! And when I do need some I am just doing a quick blow at the roots for volume, then I let my hair finish air drying naturally. I have also been using a The Alfaparf Milano Semi Di Lino Sublime Cristalli Liquidi Hair Oil Serum Treatment! It’s an instant hair make-over that provides immediate gloss!

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Olive My Pickle: Fermented and Probiotic Foods for Gut Health

Lin has me reading so many things about gut health lately! His tummy is acting up again and I know it’s because of the food choices we have been making lately! It’s been a tough 12 months y’all. But I have been trying to make sure we are consuming a combination of fresh veggies at every single meal, taking a magnesium supplement and a probiotic, and making sure we get some form of live active probiotics in our diets, too. You can get probiotics from fermented foods like some pickles and olives, sauerkraut, and kimchi and that is why we love Olive My Pickle.

Health + Wellness, RecipesSamantha RubleFebruary 19, 2021Comment

Flamiche aux Poireau// LEEK TART WITH GRUYERE AND ONIONS

I’ve discovered a new favorite time of day for entertaining for two: weekday lunch! There’s nothing more rejuvenating than hitting the pause button on the day’s to-do list to spend an hour with my sweetie eating great food and sipping a bit of wine. Lately our lunch “hour” has been turning into four though with this snowy winter weather! This leek tart is such a perfect light-yet-satisfying meal!

This recipe is from Sylvie with A Baking Journey Blog all though I have made it several times and made a few revisions for my taste!

Recipes, FrancophileSamantha RubleFebruary 18, 2021 Comment