Holiday Recap

I am sitting at the airport getting ready to head back to DC. 2014 was a great year for me! I moved to DC (again), went to Bonnaroo, traveled the world & met some amazing people. I am excited to see what 2015 holds. I am always up for a new adventure ;)!

Coming home is always special since I live across the country. I love seeing all my friends & family, it really does mean a lot to me. My heart is full with so much love for so many amazing people in my life. Thank you for a great trip!

Here are some photos, enjoy!

^ I couldn’t get enough of the mountains & we celebrated Kristi + Peyton. I am so happy to see this girl in love. I can't wait to celebrate the big day in June!

^ My parents & I went to Park City to get lunch at Highwest Distillery. It was super snowy & cold. But it's always dreamy going to this little ski town. It's also one of my favorite traditions with my family (we missed you Amy & Will!) The cheese fondue & the High West Lemonade are my favorite!

^ I got to go to Zach's family Christmas party. I saw Amber & a few more of my favorite people. Zach & I usually take a "family Christmas" photo of us but didn't get around to it this year. So this one will do ;)!

^ I got brunch with some girlfriends at one of my favorite places, Finn's! I am obsessed with the fried chicken & lemonade. It's delicious + the place is so cute.

^ Celebrated the New Year with some friends over fondue & games. Cheers to 2015 I look forward to what's in store! 

I hope you all had a great holiday! What are you looking forward to this year?

Xo,

Emily

Walks With Dad

I am in Salt Lake City for the holidays until Thursday. I love coming home & seeing friends + family. Living away makes me appreciate this beautiful place so much more. One of my favorite things to do while I am home is go on walks with my Dad. My parents live in in Foothill near the Boneville Shoreline (which is also one of my favorite walks.) But since it snowed on Christmas we decided to walk through This is the Place Park.

Living in a busy city is nice but sometimes my heart aches for the mountains. I love to look at them & remember how big + beautiful this world is. I know it sounds cheesy! But I feel at peace while walking with my Dad. It's also a special time we share, we get to catch up! Since I hardly get to see my family every moment to me is special.

^ Walking down the snow lined street with my Dad leading the way!

^ Walking through This is the Place Park. It's stunning!

^ Walking up to the monuments. It's hard to believe this is in my parents backyard. It's always nice to escape the city & come to the mountains. 

I will always love these special walks with my Dad! Do you have any favorite things you like to do at home?

Xo,

Emily

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone! I am in in Salt Lake City with my family. I think the best Christmas gift of them all is being able to come home & spend time with them. Living across the country makes me appreciate our time together so much more. Family is a huge part of my life. There is no other place I would rather be than right here with my fam. Here are a few photos from my time so far!

^ Christmas Eve is a big deal in our family! We have had a big family dinner at my Grandmas house  (now my parents house) since I can remember. this year we did it a little differently & made our family goulash. How cozy is this scene? 

^ When I arrived in SLC there was no snow in the valley, which is unusual for this time of the year. This morning I luckily woke up to this pretty site (my parents backyard.)  It was a white Christmas indeed!

^  It was a quiet Christmas. Amy & Will are in Arizona with his family, so it was just me & my rents. We opened a few presents, ate brunch & relaxed with the fire burning. I can't wait to dive into this book!

I hope you all are having a lovely holiday wherever you may be. 

Xo,

Emily

Sundays Away

I haven't lived close to home in 3 1/2 years, which is crazy when I think about it. When I lived near home, in college, I would always go to my parent's house for Dinner every Sunday night. I would bring friends home & we would have "dinner at the Attwood's." It has always been one of my favorite parts of being close to home.

Lately, I've been homesick. Which happens & when it strikes I like to make myself feel as homey as possible. When I came across The Londoner's, Lemon & Garlic Chicken I knew I had to make it. Not only because it's her Moms recipe but it also reminds me of a chicken dish my Dad would make. This Sunday was the perfect time to settle in & make myself some comfort food.

To get the party started I served crackers & cheese. The cheese is a goat cheese coated with chili sauce. It's delicious! If you're near a Trader Joe's I highly recommend it.

After my cheese & crackers it was time to start cookin!

After getting the chicken ready, it was ready to pop into the oven for 55 minutes.

The aroma filled my apartment & I anxiously waited... 

While waiting I prepared a small salad (it was just me after all.)

The chicken was ready & I served myself a nice plate.

I may not have been home but I enjoyed a Sunday evening to myself. Next time I will invite more friends for "dinner at the Attwood's." I hope you all had a lovely weekend!

Is there a meal that reminds you of home? 

Xo,

Emily