There's No Place Like It

While it's always nice to come home, I'm still adjusting to life in 40 degree temps as opposed to 80s. As such, dinner last night was nothing creative or exciting, but instead good old pasta with tomato sauce. Sometimes you just need dinner to be ready in 5 minutes and use one pot. I know you don't need a recipe to combine pasta and crushed tomatoes, and top it with as much cheese as you can get away with. But let me tell you, it hit the spot.

Since I don't really have a recipe for you today, I will share some of the things I'm loving (or coveting) lately.

Sonny's Barbecue Sauce - We had Sonny's ribs last week while in Florida, and they are just amazing. I'm not usually big on tearing fatty meat off bones with my teeth, but for their sauce, I'm on board.

Bodum Double Walled Tumblers - I think these would be absolutely adorable for sipping tea. I have grand plans to brew iced mint tea using the mint from my garden this summer. We'll see how that goes.

Marley Lilly Monogrammed Hat - If only I had plans to go to the Derby or the Carolina Cup. I desperately want a huge straw hat, but know it will be in direct conflict with my desire to get as tan as possible.

Bella Sante Massage - I've been hoarding a gift certificate to Bella Sante for almost two years. It was a gift from my lovely bridesmaids before my wedding, and I haven't used it because I've been waiting for the perfect time. I think this might be it, though, as I want to prolong the vacation glow as long as I can.

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