Gift Ideas for Men: Simple & Special Gifts for Him

I sometimes have a hard time shopping for the men on my list. Oftentimes, I find that it’s easy to get overwhelmed. However, as with my other gift guides, and in particular in light of the year we’ve all had, I am prioritizing simple and special gifts this year — and the same goes for Gifts for Him! Explore simple and special gift ideas that he’ll love here.

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Green Christmas Decor for a Festive Holiday Home

As someone who dearly loves green, I always love to see pretty green Christmas decor. With the holiday highlighting my favorite color to such an extent, I felt it was appropriate to share a Christmas home decor guide devoted entirely to the color. To help you get into the holiday spirit, I’m sharing the prettiest and most festive emeralds and greens for Christmas decor, with pieces and ornaments from some of my favorite shops and makers online.

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Cats & Lagers: Tivvy Tmavé Czech Dark Lager from BarrieHaus Beer Co.

My fellow cat and beer lover friends will be pleased to know that Barriehaus Beer Co. has released their annual Tivvy Tmavé Czech Dark Lager! This cat-themed lager is a favorite of mine for a couple reasons. First and foremost, the cat theme, obviously. Second, though, it’s just really really good beer. Now is the time to stop by the Ybor brewery and pick up a four-pack (or two) for yourself!

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Everything I Read this Month: October 2023

After a slow start, October turned out to be a busy and enjoyable reading month for me. I read or listened to eleven books, and was completely engrossed by my third Sarah J. Maas series, Crescent City, in the process. The first few books I read this month weren’t my favorites (pretty much the first half of the list below), but the second half was great! Basically, I learned that I shouldn’t necessarily pick a random title from the library app and expect to love it. Regardless, here are the books I read this October; I hope you find a few that pique your interest!

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Great Holiday Gifts for Her: Simple & Special Gift Ideas

While there are certainly a number of great sales going on for the holidays on clothes and travel pieces, I’m focusing on cozy and simple gifts that make the recipient smile. With everyone staying home more, and many of us working from home, these simple and special gifts will make for great daily wear pieces or provide small moments of pampering that are sure to be a hit. Explore cozy and simple gifts that will make her smile. This Gifts for Her guide covers all the bases: work-from-home, sparkle, beauty, & more.

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Emerald Green Wedding Cake Inspiration: Colorful Wedding Ideas

Whether you opt for something classic and traditional, or for something a bit more colorful and avant garde, there are a number of ways you can get the perfect emerald green wedding cake of your dreams! Here, I’m sharing a handful of emerald green themed wedding cakes I’ve found on Pinterest to spark your own imagination!

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Tried and True: The Best Mascaras for Length and Volume

Mascara is a simple yet powerful step in a makeup routine. I’ve found that, if I don’t feel like doing a lot of makeup, as long as I fill in my eyebrows and put on mascara, I feel polished and ready to go. It can be hard to find the best mascaras, though, and the choice of what one finds to be the best mascara is often quite personal. Read about my tried and true best mascaras here!

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Predalina Seafood & Mediterranean Restaurant in Tampa

Predalina, a new Oxford Commons restaurant in Tampa’s Water Street district, is inspired by a coastal and Mediterranean heritage. The new restaurant has been a popular spot on Instagram, with many locals showing off their colorful dishes and the lovely interior design of the space. Open for lunch and dinner every day, Predalina is already becoming a big name mediterranean restaurant in Tampa, Florida. Read my honest thoughts on this new Tampa restaurant here:

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