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    Not-Too-Sweet Caramelized Plum Tartlets

    / April 23, 2019

    When planning what to bring for Easter dinner this Sunday, I figured I'd try out a new recipe (from Smitten Kitchen, of course). I thought these plum tartlets were perfect for the occasion!…

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    One Pan Skillet Dinner: Sausage, Kale, + Crouton Saute

    / April 9, 2019

    It can be hard after a long day of work to be motivated to cook dinner. I personally dread the thought of having to stand in the kitchen for hours preparing a meal.…

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    Delicious, Easy Cacio e Pepe Potatoes Anna

    / March 19, 2019

    I have a small collection of favorite cookbooks and within those books, favorite recipes that I know I can always turn to. This potato dish is one of them. Pulled from Deb Perelman’s…

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    Quick + Easy Chocolate Banana French Toast – Inspired by the Gilmore Girls

    / March 5, 2019

    Two years ago, Darren gave me Eat Like a Gilmore: The Unofficial Cookbook for Fans of Gilmore Girls for Christmas. Ever since, I've been whipping up orders from Luke's Diner, delectable dishes from…

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    Super Bowl Sunday Prep: Football Watch Party Recipes

    / January 29, 2019

    Let's be honest, one of the best parts of Superbowl Sunday is the food. I've got three fool-proof recipes to get you in and out of the kitchen just in time for the…

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    A Holiday Favorite: Dutch Apple Pie

    / December 24, 2018

    One of my favorite contributions to holiday dinners, this Dutch Apple Pie is irresistible! A classic apple pie on the bottom, it’s sweet, crumbly topping is just the twist needed for a mouth-watering…

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Hey there – my name is Sammy, and I’m so glad you’re here! My goal for this blog is to provide inspiration for shopping, events + travel, recipes, and home decor. Go click, read, favorite, share, and most importantly, let me know what you think!

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Let's just say our friends showed 👏🏻 up 👏 Let's just say our friends showed 👏🏻 up 👏🏻

For Darren's birthday, we decided to make it a "Nowhere to Wear It" party. The prompt: break out your most extravagant, unusual, or over-the-top outfit that usually sits unworn in your closet.

It was so much fun & I have a feeling we'll be doing this again! ✨️
Just January things ❄️ Lots of snuggles with Just January things ❄️

Lots of snuggles with my pup, comfort food, snow, & football ☺️

Excited for what February will bring! ❤️
I highly recommend unintentionally planning the sa I highly recommend unintentionally planning the same long weekend trip as your sister & then making the absolute best out of it! ❤️☺️❄️🍻☀️🦞
Couldn't resist jumping on the trend... let's flas Couldn't resist jumping on the trend... let's flash back to 2016! ⏪️

It was kind of a big year, straddling my junior & senior semesters of college. I started dating my now husband in April -- it's wild that we'll celebrate 10 years soon! There were a lot of fun moments with friends, especially through theater & Her Campus, and great times spent with family. The fashion choices were nothing short of iconic. I also cut my hair short that year & I'm kind of thinking of going back... 

Sounds like we're all in agreement: let's make 2026 the new 20216! ✨️
My top 10 eats of 2025 🍽😋 It was a good yea My top 10 eats of 2025 🍽😋

It was a good year for good food (with good people, too), so I thought I'd put together a list of my top 10 favorite meals, bites, & sweet treats of 2025! In order...

1. Duck fat potatoes with crab fat dip, milk bread rolls, rigatoni with wagyu beef sugo, & milk bread pudding at Kindred in Davidson, NC
2. Butternut squash ravioli at 1928 in Beacon Hill, MA
3. Maple bacon donut smash burger from the Union Square Donuts x Smashed Up! by Boston Burger Company outpost in Brookline, MA
4. Brie & jam toast and beef cheek sandwich from Peregrine at The Whitney Hotel in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA
5. Wedding tasting (especially the pulled pork) with Kelli's Kitchen at Smith Farm Gardens in East Haddam, CT
6. Maple pecan cinnamon roll at Sloane's in Allston, MA
7. Arugula salad with apples, grapes, apricot vinaigrette, chicken, and fried goat cheese balls at Wood-n-Tap in Rocky Hill, CT
8. Blueberry bread and chicken & waffles (chive cheddar & corn waffle, bacon jam, buttermilk brined crispy chicken, slab cut bacon, local maple, chive hollandaise) at The Farmer's Daughter in Subury, MA
9. Burrata con pesto at MIDA in Fenway
10. Lemon verbena crème brûlée & lavender shortbread cookie at Coquette in  Seaport, Boston, MA

Check my Stories for honorable mentions & drop your favorite meals / restaurant recs below!
What. A. Year. ✨️❤️ From getting married What. A. Year. ✨️❤️

From getting married to moving into our first home to turning 30, this year came with so many milestones & incredible memories made! 🥹 I'm so grateful for my friends & family who were there every step of the way 🥰. Cheers to a new year ahead & all that it may bring!! 🥂
What Christmas means to me: 🎄❤️ - Puppy sn What Christmas means to me: 🎄❤️

- Puppy snuggles
- Festive selfies
- Family timer pics
- Presents wrapped with care
- Coordinated outfits for the girls
- Naps under the tree
- Birthday celebrations
- Hot chocolate in holiday mugs
- The glow of the tree(s)
- Sister photos, with a few "awkward" ones
- Bow ties for Mr. Tatum
- Cuddles with my love
- Being home for the holidays

Hope you all had a happy holiday!! ❄️
Anyone in the mood for more wedding photos? No, ju Anyone in the mood for more wedding photos? No, just me? Oh well!! 😉

It's been 7 months to the day since this magical moment in our lives & I'm still obsessed. I call these photos the "sleeper hits" because the more I look at them, the more I love them! ❤️

Photography - @katelaurenstudios
Bride & Groom - @lifestyledbysammy @dcornell1994
Venue - @smithfarmgardensct
Coordination - @erinmarieweddings
Bride's Dress - @flairboston @atelierbeccar
Groom & Groomsmen's Suits - @indochino
Bridesmaids' Dresses - @birdygrey
Hair - @wildflowerbridalbeauty
Content Creation - @theluckyshare
Linens & Rentals - @sweetlydesignedevents
Lighting & Rentals - @ez_occasions
Florals - @sbblooms
Catering - @kellis_kitchenct
Donuts - @unionsquaredonuts
Drinks - @pourgirlspub
A very festive Saturday 🎄✨️ Date day at So A very festive Saturday 🎄✨️

Date day at SoWa winter market ❄️, complete with brunch at Frenchie 🍳. I brought out my disco ball purse just for the occasion 😉🪩❤️
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