by Marieke | Dec 10, 2017 | Travel
California is a confusing place to me. The light is piercing white or amber gold and the landscape is both lush and rugged (at least in Central California, Brent’s old stomping grounds). Monterey, though, well, Monterey does not confuse me. This is a seaside town...
by Marieke | Dec 3, 2017 | Food
Brent and my first official date was a donut tasting around Washington, D.C. We had a grid and scored each place as we went. Nerds for life. You might think every donut tastes the same, but after 6 donuts, you start to notice subtle things. Like how recently a donut...
by Marieke | Dec 3, 2017 | Food, Travel
One of our first weekend trips while Brent and I were dating was to Nashville, Tennessee. We’ve been back two more times since, and each time we find new things to love about it. Want some off-the-beaten path favorites? Look no further. Nashville is full of history...
by Marieke | Dec 2, 2017 | Gifts
Planning a wedding is a bear. It all looks heart-warming, fuzzy and tame on Pinterest but it can maul and destroy even the strongest woman without proper self-care and planning. We have wonderful friends who came alongside us while we engaged. Here are some gifts they...
