Easy “Stained Glass” Easter Cut-Outs
by Kenan Hill | April 1, 2021 | Crafts, Lifestyle | 0 Comments
These tissue paper “stained glass” cut-outs only require a few supplies and are easy enough for young toddlers to help make!
12 Things I Do on Bad Days
by Kenan Hill | March 19, 2021 | Lifestyle | 2 Comments
Can we talk about bad days for a minute?
Spiced & Spiked Apple Cider
by Kenan Hill | November 25, 2020 | Drinks, Fall, Food, Winter | 0 Comments
Apple cider can be wonderful on its own, but why not jazz it up with some warm spices and then spike it with your choice of spirit?
Small Business Gift Guide 2020
by Kenan Hill | October 27, 2020 | Lifestyle | 2 Comments
Of all years, it’s more important than ever that we consider small businesses for our holiday gift purchases (or some retail therapy for yourself… no judgment!).
Blueberry Galette with Hazelnut Crust
by Kenan Hill | August 20, 2020 | Food, Recipes, Summer | 0 Comments
This rustic blueberry galette is one of my summer go-tos because there’s no fussing over the crust decoration, you can use fruit past its prime, and there are no special dishes required.
Spa at Home: Chilled Lavender Towels
by Kenan Hill | August 10, 2020 | Home, Lifestyle | 0 Comments
I think we could all use a spa day. Between canceled vacations, postponed weddings, remote learning, not leaving the house, and the general anxiety that comes from hundreds of thousands of people dying from a highly contagious virus… yeah, we could use a break. Given that spas aren’t exactly the safest places to be right now, I’d like to share an easy way to bring the spa home to you.
Instant Pot Risotto with Sweet Potato + Lemon
by Kenan Hill | April 23, 2020 | Food, Recipes | 0 Comments
Much to my surprise and delight, the texture and ease of making risotto in an electric pressure cooker are fantastic!
Paris Travel Guide
by Kenan Hill | April 18, 2020 | Europe, Travel | 0 Comments
I’m a Paris lover. I love big cities, beautiful architecture, thoughtful food, beautiful pastries, incredible art, and romanticism. Paris is more than that (including plenty of not-so-great things), but I like any love interest, I choose to focus on its best qualities.
Gardening 101: Get Started!
by Kenan Hill | April 16, 2020 | Gardening, Lifestyle | 0 Comments
So you want to start a garden… but where do you start? This is something I get questions about every spring, but it’s especially relevant this year with us all stuck at home in quarantine. Here are five basics to get you going:
Third Trimester Pregnancy Journal
by Kenan Hill | March 11, 2020 | Lifestyle, Pregnancy + Babies | 0 Comments
Our Son’s Antique-Inspired Nursery
by Kenan Hill | Dec 11, 2019
With just a week or two to go before our baby boy arrives, I finally finished the nursery! (I intended to publish this post the day he decided to make his early appearance!) Most of the major pieces came together over the summer, but the finishing details took longer than I would’ve liked. But I’m giving myself a break because A) it’s done, and B) my physical stamina took a nosedive in third trimester.
Second Trimester Pregnancy Journal
by Kenan Hill | Sep 4, 2019
After what I’d describe as an unpleasant first trimester of pregnancy (not horrible, but not fabulous), I am happy to report that I got a physical reprieve in my sunny second trimester. However, just as the physical symptoms got lighter, my emotional load got much heavier.
How to Make Pasta with a Machine
by Kenan Hill | Jul 26, 2019
Fresh pasta is one of my favorite things to make. It’s relatively simple, but it takes a little practice. It’s one of those things you have to get a feel for… but a pasta machine definitely makes it easier. For a long time, I rolled pasta by hand (I know…), but I finally got a machine!
A Secluded Boutique Hotel on Paris’ Left Bank
by Kenan Hill | Jul 23, 2019
Once a 17th century monastery, then a private palace, and now a luxury boutique hotel, Relais Christine is full of Parisian charm and history. The recently renovated property is tucked on a private, alley-like street just a half mile from the Louvre and Notre Dame and just steps from the Seine River in the artistic 6th arrondissement, Saint Germain.
My Nursery Design Inspiration
by Kenan Hill | Jul 22, 2019
Soon after finding out that we're having a baby, my thoughts turned to decorating the nursery. As a lover of all things pink and floral, I had lots of ideas for a little girl's nursery, but we found out at 12 weeks that we're having a boy, and I decided to go in a...
First Trimester Pregnancy Journal
by Kenan Hill | Jul 3, 2019
Well here’s a little life update: we’re having a baby!
A Charming Canadian Christmas at the Chateau Lake Louise
by Kenan Hill | Feb 14, 2019
I dreamed of visiting the Chateau Lake Louise for years, ever since a family I nannied for in college showed me photos of it. Several years later, we were lucky enough to spend several snowy days there during Christmas week, and the place really was magical!
5 Tips for Traveling to London at Christmas
by Kenan Hill | Jan 30, 2019
In search of a charming Christmas destination? Look no farther than London.
Mexico City Travel Guide
by Kenan Hill | Nov 6, 2018
The sprawling metropolis of over 20 million residents, also known as “CDMX” (Cuidad de México) or “D.F.” (Distrito Federal), is home to some really inspiring art, history, architecture, and food.
I’ve never been proud of my body
by Kenan Hill | Oct 19, 2018
I had a realization about a year ago—that I’d never really been proud of my body. I’m not sure exactly what prompted this realization, but it was one that made me so sad. It made me sad for my tween and teenage self. For my early-twenties self. For my current self.