Reading is one of my most relaxing pastimes. I love the escape that a really good story provides. I love it when I finish a book and it stays with me for days or even longer, the characters sticking with me as I go about my usual routines. When the story is that good, I […]
I’m not one to go overboard on the seasonal decor. Well, except maybe for Christmas, but even that has been simplified over the years. I think it’s because the older I get the less clutter I want in my home. I prefer a much easier approach to decorating, and when I came across all the […]
Happy Tuesday! Things around the world have certainly escalated quite quickly. In an effort to keep things going strongly positive around here, I’m going to be providing the usual content you’re used to. I want this blog to be a place of refuge for you. A place where you can come for inspiration and something […]
I hope you all had a fantastic weekend! We enjoyed mostly being homebodies. But one exciting thing we did was celebrate our sweet Bella who turned 12 on Saturday. 12!!!! Ugh…where does the time go? It’s been a little while since my last dog mom life update, so I thought I would fill you guys […]
A lot happens here on Cathedrals & Cafes, but in between all these moments is everything I’m posting over on Instagram, and I don’t want you to miss a thing! Hence the Instagram Roundup! This post features some of my favorite grams from January and February, and it allows me to share even more about […]
Hello friends! I know I have readers from all over the world, but if you’re from Texas, then you completely understand the love we have for Whataburger. I’ve been so fortunate to work with them on a few fun campaigns (you can see them on Instagram here, here, and here). So, when the team at […]
I am a firm believer in the charcuterie board. It’s basically a staple around our house as a snack, an appetizer when entertaining, or as a meal itself. If you’re looking for inspiration for your next charcuterie board, there’s plenty to be found on Instagram and Pinterest. I even did a little post here on […]
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and an overwhelming majority of you on Instagram requested a gift guide! I had a lot of fun finding gifts under $50 (also a request from most of you) and the best part is that they’re from Amazon. Yay for fast and free Prime shipping! One of my […]
It’s time for another reading list! I love these posts. This one is everything I read in January. Well, technically it has everything I also read over the Christmas break, too. It was a good long run of reading time, which is something I enjoy above all other relaxing activities. I can get completely immersed […]
It’s been since October that I’ve shared a dog mom life update with you all, and a lot has happened since then! If you’re new here, check out this post for a little more about our life with two Labrador Retrievers (I’m warning you – there are some majorly adorable photos). Any-who, as I said, […]
It’s hard to believe that our little Lola, our tenacious and cuddly Labrador, is turning one in just a few short months. I’m no stranger to throwing a birthday party for my dogs and I’m looking forward to coming up with a special theme for Lola’s big day. She’s so sweet and loving, and as […]
When I first heard the term “glow up” I thought, that is actually a really good representation of how it feels to go through a transformation. Whether it’s working on yourself or in this case, a space in your home, a fresh new look can make a huge difference in your mood. After our washing […]
Happy New Year! Here we are at that familiar moment in time where the clock strikes midnight and we all feel like we need to drastically change ourselves. More on that in a bit… Looking back on 2019 feels good (we did a lot of amazing things), but marching forward is what we have to […]
When it comes to easy holiday drink recipes, you can count me WAY in. I’m all about making it easy so I can just Christmas and chill. I’ve been curating a group of holiday drinks to take you from cocoa to cocktails (plus easy appetizer pairings), so be sure to check those out below. My […]
Friday Favorites morphed into Weekend Reading this week, and it features all my current fall favorites. We were blessed with really nice cold weather the past few days, so naturally I’ve been in fall mode. I love it when the seasons change. Just feels like starting over with a clean slate. Well, to be completely […]
Happy Friday! I hope you’re having a great week and looking forward to the weekend. I just wanted to share a cute little life update with our two girls. Bella and Lola keep us entertained around here, and their first pumpkin patch experience was no exception! I’ve always wanted to go to a pumpkin patch […]
Happy, happy, happy Fall! There’s never a bad time to pick up a book but this time of year always feels so extra for book nerds like me. Give me all the cliche literary coziness – being snuggled on the couch with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, folds and folds of […]
One of the most popular questions I get from readers is, “Who does your photography?” And I’m happy to be able to say that my husband takes about 90% of my photos. And he does a GREAT job! Case in point, these beautiful shots he took of me last week (outfit details at the end […]
This post is sponsored by Abba Patio. I was compensated and provided with a Porta Pop in exchange for an honest review. As always, all opinions are my own. While we practically live outdoors year round, there’s just something about Fall that makes me want to do it even more. As you guys know, I’m […]
I’m always looking for ways to enjoy a little Europe at home. And I want my guests to feel the same nostalgia for that European cafe lifestyle that I feel. So, I built a little guest room coffee station so that our friends and family never have to stray too far for that extra bit […]