Baby Boy #2 arriving February 2024 💙💙💙 (H Baby Boy #2 arriving February 2024 💙💙💙 (Help…? 😂) #pregnancyannouncement #babiesofinstagram #boymom
*walking into those -ber months like…* Happy fi *walking into those -ber months like…*

Happy first day of Spooky Season! 🎃 We’re celebrating with PSLs, a cozy dinner, and horror movie marathon 🔪👻🧶🍂

It’s been a little quiet over here, and we’ll talk more soon about what’s been going on! 🖤🧡 #september #fall
Sunday soup: Italian Wedding Soup 🥣🥬🥕🧅 Sunday soup: Italian Wedding Soup 🥣🥬🥕🧅🥄

I have to be honest and say I genuinely don’t understand people who say it’s “too hot” to eat soup. We eat soup in our house *all* year round. ❄️🌺☀️🍁

The recipe for this soup (which is ridiculously easy) is in the link in my bio! 🥄 #recipe
Why does ocean water feel SO good? 🐠 #beachday Why does ocean water feel SO good? 🐠 #beachday #summertime
At this point in the summer, after the Fourth of J At this point in the summer, after the Fourth of July and so many barbecues in the books, it always feels like the season is over. I don’t know why it feels like this, but it does every year despite another 2+ months of summer.

If you know me, you know I love fall. I write about this a lot and it’s basically a personality trait for me at this point. However, the quick end of the summer (or any season, really) is kind of sad. The stores are filled with apple-cinnamon scented candles and plastic jack-o-lanterns, but it’s not apple picking season OR pumpkin picking season. Isn’t that wild?

We’re so concerned with the next thing on our agendas IMMEDIATELY that we settle for the artificial versions of actual beauty. A plastic pumpkin will never be better than the real thing, but we are so impatient that we don’t care.

I’m always excited about autumn, but I don’t think missing the rare beauty of summer is worth it. I, for one, know I need to really meditate on time and the seasons, and I’m hoping to get better at that this year. ⛵️🌾⚓️🐟🐠 #summer
There is something so refreshing about cherries in There is something so refreshing about cherries in the summertime (I also feel like I’m in The Witches of Eastwick 😂) 🍒 #summertime
We’re officially one of those families with matc We’re officially one of those families with matching sweatshirts (but I’m cool with that) 🐟⚓️🌾⛵️ #family #vacation
In my opinion, the beginning of the year should be In my opinion, the beginning of the year should be July. 🥂🇺🇸❤️🎉

That would be weird, right? Well, as someone who has always either been a student or teacher or parent to a kid in school, the year just *seems* to begin in July for me. The end of a school year is in the last few weeks of June, and for some reason this is just how my brain processes the months 🤪

That’s one of the reasons I’ve always gravitated to academic planners, and (of course!) Day Designer (@thedaydesigner) is my absolute favorite planner of all time. ✍🏻🗓️

Next week is the start of July, and my friends over at Day Designer gave me a discount code to share with my followers if you, too, want to check out their amazing products! Use code ANTOINETTE10 at checkout to save 10% on a new planner of your own! ✨

#daydesigner #planwithdaydesigner
Thanks for being the apple of our eyes, Dan 💙🍎 Happy Father’s Day to my husband, my father, my father-in-law, and all of the fathers out there! This day is for you 🍻  #fathersday
HOWDY, Y’ALL 🐄🍺🔥💖 Guys, I finally w HOWDY, Y’ALL 🐄🍺🔥💖

Guys, I finally wrote a blog post on our girl’s weekend in Nashville and it’s officially live! 🎉 After 0 motivation to do anything relatively creative, I finally had a burst of energy this week and even started updating my website (😅🙃🥲) Enjoy!

The link is in my bio ✈️ #nashville
You can’t buy happiness, but you CAN buy spicy m You can’t buy happiness, but you CAN buy spicy margaritas and that’s pretty damn close 🍹🧂🍍

Last week on date night we went to @teakredbank and LET ME TELL YOU: their pineapple jalapeño margarita is my desert-island drink and it’s been on my mind this whole week 😍 (*hint, hint, @dlopes_nats11 *) And yes: I know that Goose is a vodka 😂

What’s your favorite summer cocktail? 🍹🧉🍺🍸🍻 #margarita
Some scenes from the first weekend of summer ☀️

I am really looking forward to this upcoming season. Not only are we one season away from fall (my fav 🎃), but I really feel like I’m in a bit of a rut lately. But I am SO ready for ice cold beers, lobsters, and beach days 🍻🦞 🏝️ #summer
Thankful for this little boy who made me a mama 💙 Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas out there 🌸☀️✨🌺🌷🪺 #mothersday
Easy and refreshing spring/summer appetizer or sna Easy and refreshing spring/summer appetizer or snack: Caprese Salad 🍅

Living in New Jersey has its perks. Between the famous Jersey tomatoes and fresh herbs, to the Italian markets and shops with homemade and fresh mozzarella, we’re blessed 🥲🙏🏻❤️😍

What’s your favorite summer snack? #summer #italianfood
“Too much of anything is bad, but too much good “Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.” - Mark Twain 🥃

I can’t stop thinking about our trip to Belle Meade and the bourbon tasting. If you know me, you know that I am a wine drinker. So, when I found myself *loving* the bourbon, the history of the drink, and the overall experience, I was kind of surprised (but certainly not disappointed). I’m glad I could still surprise myself… with myself… 🤠🥃🎶
It’s that time of year again, folks! 🥩🫑🧅🍅

There is nothing better than barbecue in the spring and summer ☀️ It *did* wind up being rainy and chilly out today, but I marinated all this meat and damnit we’re having kabobs tonight! What’s your go-to BBQ meal? 🔥 #barbeque
Happy Halfway to Halloween, ghouls 🖤🧡🖤🧡

I keep saying to people, “Can you believe the holidays are over?” I know I sound insane (as today is the first day of May), but I cannot believe how quickly time’s flying. It makes me sad to see how quickly time is passing by, but hey, I’m not complaining because Halloween is officially six months away! 🎃 I’ll be celebrating tonight with some popcorn, a horror movie, and a big glass of red wine. 🔪🍿🍷🎥 What about you? #halloween
GIDDY UP! 🥃🎶🐄👢🍻🤠 This is offici GIDDY UP! 🥃🎶🐄👢🍻🤠

This is officially my favorite outfit I’ve ever worn. 😂 #nashville #cowgirl
These boots were made for walkin’ 👢🥃🎶🐄🍻 #nashville #musiccity
Warmer weather calls for… 🦞 One thing I real Warmer weather calls for… 🦞

One thing I really enjoy about the spring and summer seasons is the freshness of the menu. Everything is just so bright and lovely, and I love anything with lots of fresh herbs 🌿 What’s your favorite warm-weather dish? #cooking
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Uncategorized · September 1, 2023

Welcome to the -ber Months

Welcome to the -ber months! (AKA: the most wonderful time of the year!) I am over the moon that it is officially September. It’s basically one big month of Halloween-eve and if you know me, you know that’s my favorite…

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SOME OF MY FALL FAVORITES

Music · October 11, 2022

My Autumn Playlist

Besides listening to spooky podcasts, during the fall I also have a set playlist of music that I enjoy listening to while cooking, cleaning, or working out. In general, I am a fan of thematic or seasonal literature, movies, etc.,…

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Fashion · September 22, 2022

My Favorite Sweaters This Season

Do you know what time of year it is? SWEATER WEATHER! Yes! It is officially the first day of autumn! 🍁 Is there anything better than being wrapped up in a cozy chunky sweater on a chilly day while the…

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Travel · September 21, 2022

Ending the Summer in Florida

While I am excited for autumn (as you all know by now), one last summer adventure was a necessity to close out the season! This past weekend we celebrated my friend’s upcoming wedding with a bachelorette bash in Hollywood, Florida,…

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House & Home, Style · September 5, 2022

How I Prepare for Fall

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but FALL IS ONLY 17 DAYS AWAY! For me, these images come to mind: It should be no surprise to anyone reading this that fall is my favorite time of year. I…

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Entertaining & Recipes · July 26, 2022

Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

If you couldn’t tell by one of my recent posts, I am very excited about the upcoming fall! We are less than 100 days away from Halloween now, and even closer to the autumn season. In celebration of this (because…

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House & Home · July 24, 2022

Halloween is Only 99 Days Away!

I am so excited to report that Halloween is only 99 days away! I know, I know: I am a lunatic about the holiday of Halloween and all things spooky, but it really is just my absolute favorite time of…

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Entertaining & Recipes · October 28, 2021

Braised Short Ribs

There is nothing better than delicious comfort food on a chilly or cold day. Braised short ribs are one of my favorite meals, and I wanted to share my recipe. Enjoy! Ingredients 5 lbs short ribs 1 lbs button mushrooms,…

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Entertaining & Recipes · October 5, 2021

Trader Joe’s Fall Haul 2021

It’s that time of year again, folks! Trader Joe’s has released their seasonal fall treats and I couldn’t wait to try everything! Last year was the first time I ever tried some of the fall goodies at Trader Joe’s, and…

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Music · September 27, 2021

My Favorite Podcasts Right Now

Happy Monday, everyone! I decided to write this post and have it published on a Monday specifically because one of my favorite podcasts (Crime Junkie) comes out with a new episode on this day every week so I thought it…

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Uncategorized · September 24, 2021

Welcoming Autumn 2021

Happy Friday, everyone! I cannot believe that autumn is already here. I celebrated the season this week by watching horror movies, reading some spooky autumnal literature, and drinking pumpkin spice lattes. How have you celebrated?

Uncategorized · October 8, 2020

Binge-Worthy Netflix Finds for October

Staying in? Me too! Check out these titles for a proper October Netflix binge. My favorites are…….

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Baby Boy #2 arriving February 2024 💙💙💙 (H Baby Boy #2 arriving February 2024 💙💙💙 (Help…? 😂) #pregnancyannouncement #babiesofinstagram #boymom
*walking into those -ber months like…* Happy fi *walking into those -ber months like…*

Happy first day of Spooky Season! 🎃 We’re celebrating with PSLs, a cozy dinner, and horror movie marathon 🔪👻🧶🍂

It’s been a little quiet over here, and we’ll talk more soon about what’s been going on! 🖤🧡 #september #fall
Sunday soup: Italian Wedding Soup 🥣🥬🥕🧅 Sunday soup: Italian Wedding Soup 🥣🥬🥕🧅🥄

I have to be honest and say I genuinely don’t understand people who say it’s “too hot” to eat soup. We eat soup in our house *all* year round. ❄️🌺☀️🍁

The recipe for this soup (which is ridiculously easy) is in the link in my bio! 🥄 #recipe
Why does ocean water feel SO good? 🐠 #beachday Why does ocean water feel SO good? 🐠 #beachday #summertime
At this point in the summer, after the Fourth of J At this point in the summer, after the Fourth of July and so many barbecues in the books, it always feels like the season is over. I don’t know why it feels like this, but it does every year despite another 2+ months of summer.

If you know me, you know I love fall. I write about this a lot and it’s basically a personality trait for me at this point. However, the quick end of the summer (or any season, really) is kind of sad. The stores are filled with apple-cinnamon scented candles and plastic jack-o-lanterns, but it’s not apple picking season OR pumpkin picking season. Isn’t that wild?

We’re so concerned with the next thing on our agendas IMMEDIATELY that we settle for the artificial versions of actual beauty. A plastic pumpkin will never be better than the real thing, but we are so impatient that we don’t care.

I’m always excited about autumn, but I don’t think missing the rare beauty of summer is worth it. I, for one, know I need to really meditate on time and the seasons, and I’m hoping to get better at that this year. ⛵️🌾⚓️🐟🐠 #summer
There is something so refreshing about cherries in There is something so refreshing about cherries in the summertime (I also feel like I’m in The Witches of Eastwick 😂) 🍒 #summertime
We’re officially one of those families with matc We’re officially one of those families with matching sweatshirts (but I’m cool with that) 🐟⚓️🌾⛵️ #family #vacation
In my opinion, the beginning of the year should be In my opinion, the beginning of the year should be July. 🥂🇺🇸❤️🎉

That would be weird, right? Well, as someone who has always either been a student or teacher or parent to a kid in school, the year just *seems* to begin in July for me. The end of a school year is in the last few weeks of June, and for some reason this is just how my brain processes the months 🤪

That’s one of the reasons I’ve always gravitated to academic planners, and (of course!) Day Designer (@thedaydesigner) is my absolute favorite planner of all time. ✍🏻🗓️

Next week is the start of July, and my friends over at Day Designer gave me a discount code to share with my followers if you, too, want to check out their amazing products! Use code ANTOINETTE10 at checkout to save 10% on a new planner of your own! ✨

#daydesigner #planwithdaydesigner
Thanks for being the apple of our eyes, Dan 💙🍎 Happy Father’s Day to my husband, my father, my father-in-law, and all of the fathers out there! This day is for you 🍻  #fathersday
HOWDY, Y’ALL 🐄🍺🔥💖 Guys, I finally w HOWDY, Y’ALL 🐄🍺🔥💖

Guys, I finally wrote a blog post on our girl’s weekend in Nashville and it’s officially live! 🎉 After 0 motivation to do anything relatively creative, I finally had a burst of energy this week and even started updating my website (😅🙃🥲) Enjoy!

The link is in my bio ✈️ #nashville
You can’t buy happiness, but you CAN buy spicy m You can’t buy happiness, but you CAN buy spicy margaritas and that’s pretty damn close 🍹🧂🍍

Last week on date night we went to @teakredbank and LET ME TELL YOU: their pineapple jalapeño margarita is my desert-island drink and it’s been on my mind this whole week 😍 (*hint, hint, @dlopes_nats11 *) And yes: I know that Goose is a vodka 😂

What’s your favorite summer cocktail? 🍹🧉🍺🍸🍻 #margarita
Some scenes from the first weekend of summer ☀️

I am really looking forward to this upcoming season. Not only are we one season away from fall (my fav 🎃), but I really feel like I’m in a bit of a rut lately. But I am SO ready for ice cold beers, lobsters, and beach days 🍻🦞 🏝️ #summer
Thankful for this little boy who made me a mama 💙 Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas out there 🌸☀️✨🌺🌷🪺 #mothersday
Easy and refreshing spring/summer appetizer or sna Easy and refreshing spring/summer appetizer or snack: Caprese Salad 🍅

Living in New Jersey has its perks. Between the famous Jersey tomatoes and fresh herbs, to the Italian markets and shops with homemade and fresh mozzarella, we’re blessed 🥲🙏🏻❤️😍

What’s your favorite summer snack? #summer #italianfood
“Too much of anything is bad, but too much good “Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.” - Mark Twain 🥃

I can’t stop thinking about our trip to Belle Meade and the bourbon tasting. If you know me, you know that I am a wine drinker. So, when I found myself *loving* the bourbon, the history of the drink, and the overall experience, I was kind of surprised (but certainly not disappointed). I’m glad I could still surprise myself… with myself… 🤠🥃🎶
It’s that time of year again, folks! 🥩🫑🧅🍅

There is nothing better than barbecue in the spring and summer ☀️ It *did* wind up being rainy and chilly out today, but I marinated all this meat and damnit we’re having kabobs tonight! What’s your go-to BBQ meal? 🔥 #barbeque
Happy Halfway to Halloween, ghouls 🖤🧡🖤🧡

I keep saying to people, “Can you believe the holidays are over?” I know I sound insane (as today is the first day of May), but I cannot believe how quickly time’s flying. It makes me sad to see how quickly time is passing by, but hey, I’m not complaining because Halloween is officially six months away! 🎃 I’ll be celebrating tonight with some popcorn, a horror movie, and a big glass of red wine. 🔪🍿🍷🎥 What about you? #halloween
GIDDY UP! 🥃🎶🐄👢🍻🤠 This is offici GIDDY UP! 🥃🎶🐄👢🍻🤠

This is officially my favorite outfit I’ve ever worn. 😂 #nashville #cowgirl
These boots were made for walkin’ 👢🥃🎶🐄🍻 #nashville #musiccity
Warmer weather calls for… 🦞 One thing I real Warmer weather calls for… 🦞

One thing I really enjoy about the spring and summer seasons is the freshness of the menu. Everything is just so bright and lovely, and I love anything with lots of fresh herbs 🌿 What’s your favorite warm-weather dish? #cooking

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