We are thrilled to once again be partnering with our favorite dirty hippies over at Pacha Soap Company. Since it also happens to be the season of giving and, let’s be serious, receiving too, we are spreading some holiday cheer with the hope of inspiring you to give the gift of goodness this Christmas. Pacha Soap is a company with… Keep Reading…
Here is a soup that’s tasty, filling, and easy as pie to make. Although, I have never made a pie before and I feel like they would be rather difficult to make, alas, there is nothing difficult about my spin on this Italian staple. This is the type of soup you make when you have a house full of mouths… Keep Reading…
The holiday season is one that is often filled with tradition. Baking and sharing Christmas cookies is one of our most hygge of holiday traditions. When we were small it was all about baking them with our mom, who was dedicated to keeping the tradition alive. As we turned into adults it evolved into a cookie exchange. Each of us… Keep Reading…
Before Anthony and I got married in a little pizzeria on the north side of Chicago in 2013, I would go around asking anyone and everyone for marital advice. I guess you can say I was doing a little research on relationships. Anytime I saw an older, happy couple I’d ask them for their secret to marital bliss. I’d eagerly… Keep Reading…
One of my favorite things about our blog is that it has also become a space where we get to document big moments like milestone birthdays. One day, my kids will hop onto The Sister Project while they are getting Ubered around in a flying car. I hope when they read these pieces, they recognize the great pride I took… Keep Reading…
Tis the season to give the gift of cozy! When it comes to giving the perfect hygge gift, it should feel cozy, perhaps a bit nostalgiac and actually quite simple. They’re the types of presents that enhance the idea of being, well, present. Gifts like hot cocoa, vintage type books, warm textiles, or wintertimes candles can add to the ambiance… Keep Reading…
I imagine by now you have heard that folks from places like Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands are among some of the happiest people in the world. The phenomenon of it all is surrounded by the fact that their geographical location lends itself to long, harsh winters and shorter periods of daylight. Their secret to this perpetual state of bliss… Keep Reading…
If you live in the western suburbs of Chicago, it is quite possible you have visited a very cute and quaint boutique that goes by the name of Vintage Charm. It’s one of those shops where when you walk in you feel like you have entered a wonderland of textures, sparkles, cozy wear, incredible accessories, charming home decor, and friendly faces…. Keep Reading…
Heads up, our lovely readers. This post is a bit raw and carries a lot of emotion. I wrote it at a moment in time when I was really angry and quite annoyed. **** There is a lot that I am aggravated with when it comes to this disease. Both people and circumstances. But, most of all, I am fu*king… Keep Reading…
Busy. An adjective used to describe exactly how much one has to do on any given day. Let me tell ya, it’s a lot. I know because I use this word everytime someone asks me how I am doing. I also know for a fact I that I am not the only one that feels this way. All I… Keep Reading…
It is said that hygge is a state of mind and an innate feeling more than anything else. To feel hygge is to feel inner happiness, warmth, and an incredibly strong sense of coziness. But, with the days growing colder and darker, it’s extra easy to get down with the wintertime blues in lieu of hygge. And let’s be… Keep Reading…
The only thing worse than being ill-prepared for a party you are hosting is looking and feeling like shit while you are ill-prepared for hosting the party. Good news! After you read this post, you are going to be the hottest, most relaxed host your family and friends have ever seen! Raise your hand if you have ever hosted… Keep Reading…
