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Rodge totally has a junk drawer on a grand scale which has turned into what I call a miscellaneous closet or a catchall closet. And in classic junk drawer form, it's notoriously difficult to tidy up, especially when it’s not my clutter to tidy up! (well one little area is my stuff..I must admit)

Rodge is also a classic Cancer who cannot let go of anything. But one day….I just simply could not let this go on any longer. It would just give me so much anxiety and I decided to gift him a new organized catchall closet!

(here is what this catchall closet looked like)

HomeSamantha RubleJanuary 18, 2023Comment

THE BATH PRODUCTS I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT RIGHT NOW

Hey friends, how was your long weekend?

Lin and I had an especially relaxing couple of days…watched some Netflix shows (we got sucked into the Alpha Males vortex and it was soooooo hilarious! Highly recommend! It’s like a SATC but with middle aged men……..LOL. The new season of Your Honor is looking like it’s going to be sooooooo promising too! I cannot believe we now have a baby involved in the mix!

BeautySamantha RubleJanuary 17, 2023Comment

Mixed Berry Syrup Recipe

I have an exciting easy recipe for you today!

Triple Berry Syrup made with frozen berries!

The perfect topping for french toast, pancakes, ice cream and more! Low-sugar and packed with antioxidants.

RecipesSamantha RubleJanuary 14, 2023Comment

BANG! BANG! CHOP! CHOP!

Bangs. The boldest fringe option on Le Menu after seeing the new season of Emily In Paris, no?!!

Once you go for the choppity chop-there’s no pinning or tucking that can hide it. It’s a very serious commitment. And it feels like everywhere I look, people are making it – or at least thinking about it!!

Beauty, DiarySamantha RubleJanuary 13, 2023Comment

Spinach And Ricotta Lasagna Made With Truffle Marinara

Lasagna is a comfort food classic, no one can resist all those layers of tender pasta with plenty of delicious cheese. This spinach lasagna contains a generous amount of spinach greens and is loaded with Italian flavors. You won’t miss the meat, I promise! Plus..this dish can be assembled up to 6 hours before you plan to bake making it perfect for a dinner party entertaining guests.

RecipesSamantha RubleJanuary 7, 2023Comment

Creamy Cajun Chicken And Wild Rice Soup

As the temperatures drop a bowl of hot chicken and rice soup is the perfect comfort food! This Cajun Comfort Chicken & Rice Soup by The Defined Dish is everything you crave with flavorful and juicy chicken, creamy broth, fresh vegetables and spicy Cajun seasoning. I switch this recipe up up a little to tailor it more for the ingredients I love!

RecipesSamantha RubleJanuary 5, 2023 Comment

Intentions For The New Year

The last few years, I’ve come up with words that define my goals for the coming year rather than resolutions which I never seem to keep anyway.

Though the tradition has served me well, this year I’ve been challenging myself to delve a little deeper and really think about how I want to grow in 2023.

I just started rereading The Happiness Project. Have y’all read it?

Soooooo very good and incredibly apropos for this month of fresh starts.

DiarySamantha RubleJanuary 2, 2023Comment

Highlight Of 2022-Meeting My Niece Riley Rose

Oh my sweet precious niece Riley Rose is even cuter in person !!!

Aunts provide stability and an escape from the day-to-day. Research refers to the aunt-niece relationship as “quasi-parenthood,” in that an aunt isn't the mother, but she does play a role in raising and shaping the life of her niece. Aunts serve as a safety net, a comforter, protector and supporter.

DiarySamantha RubleJanuary 1, 2023 Comment

Scenes From Christmas 2022

Such a beautiful Christmas holiday we had!

Diary, EntertainSamantha RubleDecember 29, 2022Comment

HENRY TURNS 9!

Les ChiensSamantha RubleDecember 21, 2022Comment

Alora Ambiance Holiday Giveaway

Let's kick off December with a GIVEAWAY!!!

My dear friends at Alora Ambiance are treating one of you to a fabulous reed diffuser, candle, and a luxurious hand wash in any fragrance you would like all though I am a bit partial to ARANCIA! Ha!

Home, Features, ShopSamantha RubleDecember 1, 2022Comment

Chocolate Orange Cake With Chocolate + Orange Buttercream Frosting with cocoa Orange nuts

Sharing a delicious recipe for a Chocolate Orange Cake with Chocolate Orange Buttercream Frosting With Isadore Nut CO’s Cocoa Orange Nuts! Perfect for the holidays!!!!!

RecipesSamantha RubleNovember 27, 2022Comment

Biscuits And Sausage Gravy Recipe

I love good biscuits and gravy especially during the holidays ! Reminds me of weekends with my grandparents when I was young!

RecipesSamantha RubleNovember 26, 2022Comment

Botanical Candles And Home Scents Inspired By The Beauty Of Nature And The Wonder Of Travel

Anything from Brooklyn Candle Studio will be sure to make a lovely holiday gift this year!

Health + Wellness, Shop, Joie de Vivre, Features, HomeSamantha RubleNovember 25, 2022Comment

Holiday Gifts For The Homebody

We might be out and about living our best lives again, but true introverts and homebodies will still appreciate the best cozy gifts to warm up their space as cold weather rolls around!! If you’re anything like me, you’re a homebody at heart! I love to spend nights at home and cherish all the time and memories I spend in my safe place!

Home is truly where the heart is!

Health + Wellness, Shop, Joie de Vivre, Features, HomeSamantha RubleNovember 21, 2022Comment