Eliza Hudson

Bread and Butter Pickles This bread and butter pickles recipe is EASY. To be more specific, these are bread and butter refrigerator pickles; so you won’t have to learn how to can in order to make homemade pickles. Bread and butter pickles are a little different from classic dill pickles in that they tend to […]

Tips for Hiring a Contractor For years, one of my most often asked questions is, “How do you find a good contractor?” There’s so much to it that I always felt kind of like, where do I begin. We’ve been renovating homes nearly constantly for 10 years now. In that time, we made plenty of […]

Mushy Peas Mushy peas are pretty much exactly what they sound like. If you’ve never tried it before, it’s a must! I first had mushy peas when I did a summer semester as an exchange student in London (in college). I hope that sounds very cultured because I like to make these alongside frozen fish […]

Custom Stamps – Where to Buy and How to Use Them Each time we move to a new home (which has been way too many times), I order a custom address stamp from Etsy. It’s a small thing, but I always appreciate having it when I am addressing my holiday cards, and it looks chic […]

30 Easy Finger Food Ideas If you’re hosting a party or barbecue, attending a potluck, or simply love bite-sized appetizers, this recipe roundup is for you! Finger foods are easy-to-prepare appetizers that are typically small and individually-sized. You don’t have to worry about making a mess when you’re eating finger foods. Related: Check out our […]

Episode #174: You’ve Got Mail – Comfort Rewatch This week, we’re dissecting another favorite comfort watch movie for decor and home inspiration. This is an ongoing series for us, and this week’s selection is You’ve Got Mail, a Nora Ephron film from 1998. This is definitely a millennial comfort movie to THE CORE. 46 minutes, […]

Mexican Mule Cocktail The Mexican Mule is the tequila-based variation of the classic Moscow Mule. If you love tequila drinks, this is a great recipe to add to your list. This drink is easy to make, flavorful and bubbly. Related: Our favorite tequila drinks: Watermelon Margarita, Cucumber Margarita, Peach Margarita, Toasted Coconut Margarita, Strawberry Margarita […]

Organized Tea Station I love a hot mug of tea for an afternoon pick me up and to warm up during winter. Recently, I realized that I had a spot in my office that is perfect for a tea station. I can’t believe I didn’t think of it sooner. As a person who works from […]

Kentucky Mule Cocktail The Kentucky Mule is a bourbon-based variation of the classic Moscow Mule. It’s the perfect cocktail for those of us who prefer bourbon whiskey over vodka. This variation is more flavorful than the original, combining sweet, smoky and spicy flavors. This cocktail using ginger beer and bourbon is bright and bubbly. It […]