✨🌙2025, you were beautiful but I’m ready for what ✨🌙2025, you were beautiful but I’m ready for what the new year will bring. 🥂✨🪩
✨C H E E R S ✨ to the New Year and to a delicious ✨C H E E R S ✨ to the New Year and to a delicious cocktail as the clock strikes midnight 🥂🌙
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Everyone’s over here, taking down their Christmas Everyone’s over here, taking down their Christmas decor and I’m kicking off the second leg of my holiday decorating! 🤣😉 

I love decorating for NYE! It’s so festive and it still allows me to keep the sparkle of the holidays around a little longer without the busyness of the Christmas decor. It’s a nice little “in-between” to take me through the new year! ✨🎄🪩

Do you decorate for NYE?!
Christmas from the camera roll 🎄📸…. The most fest Christmas from the camera roll 🎄📸….

The most festive Christmas bar 
A festive family Christmas photo
Holiday Greetings at The Ohio Theater 
Armed and ready with caffeine after a late night out 
Festive trees
The most delicious appetizer, hands down 
A very photogenic toddler 
Surprises on Christmas morning 
Bows were the theme for the ballet 
Grandma’s first time at The Nutcracker 
Red tights were kind of my thing this holiday season 
Sexy husband 
Landed on the Nice List at the Santa Baby bar
Ralph Lauren Christmas theme carried into my wrapping 
Megan at the kids table 
A delicious pecan trifle dessert 
The most beautiful restaurant in the city 
A post-Christmas family tradition- @bbfantasyoflights 
Christmas Eve dinner ready 
The easiest holiday treat to make in a pinch
Here’s how you can add a little festive elegance t Here’s how you can add a little festive elegance to your dining room table just in time for NYE! 🪩✨🌙🥂🍾

#nyedecor #newyearseve #nyehomeparty
I took my Grandma to see the Nutcracker for the fi I took my Grandma to see the Nutcracker for the first time ever and here’s how our day went. 🎄🎅🏻🩰🎻✨
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The only acceptable way to drink prosecco from now The only acceptable way to drink prosecco from now until January 1! 
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Christmas in the Village was something straight ou Christmas in the Village was something straight out of a Hallmark Christmas movie 🎄
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This centerpiece turned out perfect for my Ralph L This centerpiece turned out perfect for my Ralph Lauren Christmas theme! The best part was the bowl was thrifted for just $4.99! All in all, I spent about $25 to create this beautiful centerpiece. All you need is some inspiration and an afternoon to put it together ❤️🎄

Happy Holiday Decorating! 
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#christmasdecor #christmasdecordiy #christmascenterpiece #ralphlaurenchristmas #lifestyleblogger #contentcreater
Creating a Ralph Lauren Christmas in my home ❤️ Ge Creating a Ralph Lauren Christmas in my home ❤️ Get the full details on the blog. Link in bio!
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#ralphlaurenchristmas #christmasdecor #christmasdecorideas #christmastrends
let the holiday decorating begin (just kidding it’ let the holiday decorating begin (just kidding it’s been Christmas over here for a few weeks) but while we’re on the topic of decorating, swapping pillowcases on my throw pillows is my favorite (and affordable) decor hack. Throw pillows are pricey so why not buy the inserts and then splurge on pillowcases for every single season! 

If you love these ones, they’re linked in my Amazon Storefront in my bio! 
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#holidaydecor #holidayseason #ralphlaurenchristmas
🍁Happy Thanksgiving from The Ruskins🍂 We hope you 🍁Happy Thanksgiving from The Ruskins🍂

We hope you had a day full of delicious food, good laughs and lots of love!🤍

📸: @cass.and.brad
Hosting for Thanksgiving? One of my hacks is to se Hosting for Thanksgiving? One of my hacks is to set the dinner table as early as possible, preferably the night before. Nothing sucks worse than rushing through the tiny details that make the day feel that much more special. 

So, take this as your sign to set the table early so you can kick back with that glass of wine and turn on the Friends Thanksgiving episodes tonight with not a care in the world. Okay maybe you have a few cares if you’re hosting! Lol.
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#thanksgiving #thanksgivingtablescape #thanksgivingdinner #lifestyleblogger
I mean, I ain’t no @join_jules but she did inspire I mean, I ain’t no @join_jules but she did inspire this delicious bevie that’s oh, so perfect for all the Thanksgiving festivities that are about to ensue. 

My reco: sip this while browsing all the Black Friday shopping deals. 🤎🧡🤍

Pumpkin Pie Martini Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Baileys Irish Cream 
- 1.5 oz vanilla vodka 
- 2 tablespoons pure canned pumpkin (unsweetened) 
- 1 oz heavy cream 
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (plus extra for garnish) 
- 1 tablespoon caramel syrup for graham cracker rim
- Crushed graham crackers (for rim) 

Homemade Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar 
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Prepare the Glass:
 - Dip the rim of a martini glass in caramel syrup, then coat with crushed graham crackers for a festive “crust” rim. 

Make the Cocktail:
 - In a cocktail shaker, add the Baileys, vanilla vodka, canned pumpkin, heavy cream and pumpkin pie spice
 - Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled (about 20 seconds). 

Prepare the Whipped Cream:
 - In a mixing bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. 
 - Use an electric mixer or whisk to beat until soft peaks form. 

Assemble the Martini:
 - Strain the pumpkin mixture into the prepared martini glass. 
 - Top with a dollop of homemade whipped cream. 
 - Sprinkle with a dash of pumpkin pie spice for garnish 

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#pumpkinpiemartini #thanksgivingcocktails #hostingtips #lifestyleblogger 

Thanksgiving hosting, cocktail recipes, Thanksgiving cocktails, pumpkin pie martini
When your toddler REALLY starts talking, say good When your toddler REALLY starts talking, say good bye to ever being on time anywhere 😂😂
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✨Inspo for your morning coffee ✨ iced coffee is s ✨Inspo for your morning coffee ✨

iced coffee is so much more fun to drink when it’s festive. AND…These ice molds can be used for so much more than coffee cubes. Think cocktails, ice cubes or even as chocolate molds. 

Visit my Amazon Storefront (linked in bio) where you can grab these exact ones! 
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#icedcoffee #fallaesthetic #lifestyleblogger 

Fall, iced coffee, fall ideas, fall beverages, morning coffee, fall hosting, Friendsgiving, holiday hosting ideas
There was never a world where there was Memie with There was never a world where there was Memie without Papa. They epitomized what it meant to be joined together as one. They showed me what true, committed love looks like in sickness and in health. 

From their teens they fell in love and married in 1950 and lived a full life together for 75 years. They had four children which turned into nine grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. They truly built a legacy together cultivating a life of love, nurturing and lasting memories that will live in our hearts forever. 

God’s plan though always trumps our own and on October 30, God called His son home to Him. Papa is now rejoicing in heaven with his family who have gone before him and even though the grief we’re feeling is for us here, he has received his eternal happiness in his new home. 

Papa would tell anyone about the Lord who would listen and I think this promise of God’s word is what has given our family hope and peace in this incredibly difficult time. 

Papa inspired me to be so on fire for God and now in his passing, I will continue to share his legacy throughout the rest of my life. Papa, we love and miss you dearly but we know you’re rejoicing right now in heaven!🤍
Espresso martini but make it spooky!👻 🍸 • • • • • Espresso martini but make it spooky!👻 🍸
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#espressomartinis #halloweenaesthetic #lifestyleblogger
Things to check off my fall bucket list: ☑️see g Things to check off my fall bucket list: 

☑️see giant pumpkins 
☑️pose with giant pumpkins 
☑️eat foods flavored with pumpkins 

#thingstodoinohio #fallinohio #circlevillepumpkinshow
Fall fairs > summer fairs It’s just something ab Fall fairs > summer fairs 

It’s just something about the dusk sky mixed with the neon lights that just does it for me. Add in a cool breeze and some fair food and I’ve found my happy place. 💛💙💚❤️🤍
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Lifestyle · September 14, 2015

Back to Reality: Vacation Diary Pt. 2

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{Summer sunsets are like no other// Barefoot Landing}

So here we are, another week has begun which means my vacation is becoming more of a distant memory (until the next one, that is!)in my mind. As the air here at home becomes crisp and my jackets are beginning to make a debut back into my wardrobe, I am still longing for those warm nights where we sat on the beach sipping red wine and listening to the waves crash along the shore. While we do have a winter vacation on the forefront, I will be longing for the sand between my toes until then and living vicariously through my vacation photo diary!

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{Me and my other half pausing for an ussie, not a selfie! Haha did you get that?!}

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{Whoa, whoa, whao! Say what?}

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{A half wall made of wine glasses on the patio at Castano’s Italian Steakhouse}

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{You know you are at the beach when this is an acceptable entryway into a surf shop}

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{Getting some home decor inspiration from Cupcakes and Cashmere at Home}

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{Reading on the beach is always necessary!}

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{I will never get sick of these views}

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{Jacuzzi chilling}

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{Street carnivals that never leave}

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{Talk about beach waves! I love what the salt water does to my hair}

 

 

 

 

 

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✨🌙2025, you were beautiful but I’m ready for what ✨🌙2025, you were beautiful but I’m ready for what the new year will bring. 🥂✨🪩
✨C H E E R S ✨ to the New Year and to a delicious ✨C H E E R S ✨ to the New Year and to a delicious cocktail as the clock strikes midnight 🥂🌙
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New Year’s Eve, NYE cocktails, staying in on New Years  Eve
Everyone’s over here, taking down their Christmas Everyone’s over here, taking down their Christmas decor and I’m kicking off the second leg of my holiday decorating! 🤣😉 

I love decorating for NYE! It’s so festive and it still allows me to keep the sparkle of the holidays around a little longer without the busyness of the Christmas decor. It’s a nice little “in-between” to take me through the new year! ✨🎄🪩

Do you decorate for NYE?!
Christmas from the camera roll 🎄📸…. The most fest Christmas from the camera roll 🎄📸….

The most festive Christmas bar 
A festive family Christmas photo
Holiday Greetings at The Ohio Theater 
Armed and ready with caffeine after a late night out 
Festive trees
The most delicious appetizer, hands down 
A very photogenic toddler 
Surprises on Christmas morning 
Bows were the theme for the ballet 
Grandma’s first time at The Nutcracker 
Red tights were kind of my thing this holiday season 
Sexy husband 
Landed on the Nice List at the Santa Baby bar
Ralph Lauren Christmas theme carried into my wrapping 
Megan at the kids table 
A delicious pecan trifle dessert 
The most beautiful restaurant in the city 
A post-Christmas family tradition- @bbfantasyoflights 
Christmas Eve dinner ready 
The easiest holiday treat to make in a pinch
Here’s how you can add a little festive elegance t Here’s how you can add a little festive elegance to your dining room table just in time for NYE! 🪩✨🌙🥂🍾

#nyedecor #newyearseve #nyehomeparty
I took my Grandma to see the Nutcracker for the fi I took my Grandma to see the Nutcracker for the first time ever and here’s how our day went. 🎄🎅🏻🩰🎻✨
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#holidays #holidaytraditions #thenutcrackerballet #balletmet #christmasincolumbus
The only acceptable way to drink prosecco from now The only acceptable way to drink prosecco from now until January 1! 
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#festivecocktails #holidayhosting #christmascocktails #holidayentertaining #lifestyleblogger
Christmas in the Village was something straight ou Christmas in the Village was something straight out of a Hallmark Christmas movie 🎄
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#christmasinthevillage #hallmarkchristmas #holidayseason #christmasiscoming
This centerpiece turned out perfect for my Ralph L This centerpiece turned out perfect for my Ralph Lauren Christmas theme! The best part was the bowl was thrifted for just $4.99! All in all, I spent about $25 to create this beautiful centerpiece. All you need is some inspiration and an afternoon to put it together ❤️🎄

Happy Holiday Decorating! 
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Creating a Ralph Lauren Christmas in my home ❤️ Ge Creating a Ralph Lauren Christmas in my home ❤️ Get the full details on the blog. Link in bio!
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#ralphlaurenchristmas #christmasdecor #christmasdecorideas #christmastrends
let the holiday decorating begin (just kidding it’ let the holiday decorating begin (just kidding it’s been Christmas over here for a few weeks) but while we’re on the topic of decorating, swapping pillowcases on my throw pillows is my favorite (and affordable) decor hack. Throw pillows are pricey so why not buy the inserts and then splurge on pillowcases for every single season! 

If you love these ones, they’re linked in my Amazon Storefront in my bio! 
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#holidaydecor #holidayseason #ralphlaurenchristmas
🍁Happy Thanksgiving from The Ruskins🍂 We hope you 🍁Happy Thanksgiving from The Ruskins🍂

We hope you had a day full of delicious food, good laughs and lots of love!🤍

📸: @cass.and.brad
Hosting for Thanksgiving? One of my hacks is to se Hosting for Thanksgiving? One of my hacks is to set the dinner table as early as possible, preferably the night before. Nothing sucks worse than rushing through the tiny details that make the day feel that much more special. 

So, take this as your sign to set the table early so you can kick back with that glass of wine and turn on the Friends Thanksgiving episodes tonight with not a care in the world. Okay maybe you have a few cares if you’re hosting! Lol.
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#thanksgiving #thanksgivingtablescape #thanksgivingdinner #lifestyleblogger
I mean, I ain’t no @join_jules but she did inspire I mean, I ain’t no @join_jules but she did inspire this delicious bevie that’s oh, so perfect for all the Thanksgiving festivities that are about to ensue. 

My reco: sip this while browsing all the Black Friday shopping deals. 🤎🧡🤍

Pumpkin Pie Martini Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Baileys Irish Cream 
- 1.5 oz vanilla vodka 
- 2 tablespoons pure canned pumpkin (unsweetened) 
- 1 oz heavy cream 
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (plus extra for garnish) 
- 1 tablespoon caramel syrup for graham cracker rim
- Crushed graham crackers (for rim) 

Homemade Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar 
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Prepare the Glass:
 - Dip the rim of a martini glass in caramel syrup, then coat with crushed graham crackers for a festive “crust” rim. 

Make the Cocktail:
 - In a cocktail shaker, add the Baileys, vanilla vodka, canned pumpkin, heavy cream and pumpkin pie spice
 - Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled (about 20 seconds). 

Prepare the Whipped Cream:
 - In a mixing bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. 
 - Use an electric mixer or whisk to beat until soft peaks form. 

Assemble the Martini:
 - Strain the pumpkin mixture into the prepared martini glass. 
 - Top with a dollop of homemade whipped cream. 
 - Sprinkle with a dash of pumpkin pie spice for garnish 

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#pumpkinpiemartini #thanksgivingcocktails #hostingtips #lifestyleblogger 

Thanksgiving hosting, cocktail recipes, Thanksgiving cocktails, pumpkin pie martini
When your toddler REALLY starts talking, say good When your toddler REALLY starts talking, say good bye to ever being on time anywhere 😂😂
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#relatablemom #toddlermomlife #momhumour #lifestyleblogger #momlife
✨Inspo for your morning coffee ✨ iced coffee is s ✨Inspo for your morning coffee ✨

iced coffee is so much more fun to drink when it’s festive. AND…These ice molds can be used for so much more than coffee cubes. Think cocktails, ice cubes or even as chocolate molds. 

Visit my Amazon Storefront (linked in bio) where you can grab these exact ones! 
•
•
•
•
•

#icedcoffee #fallaesthetic #lifestyleblogger 

Fall, iced coffee, fall ideas, fall beverages, morning coffee, fall hosting, Friendsgiving, holiday hosting ideas
There was never a world where there was Memie with There was never a world where there was Memie without Papa. They epitomized what it meant to be joined together as one. They showed me what true, committed love looks like in sickness and in health. 

From their teens they fell in love and married in 1950 and lived a full life together for 75 years. They had four children which turned into nine grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. They truly built a legacy together cultivating a life of love, nurturing and lasting memories that will live in our hearts forever. 

God’s plan though always trumps our own and on October 30, God called His son home to Him. Papa is now rejoicing in heaven with his family who have gone before him and even though the grief we’re feeling is for us here, he has received his eternal happiness in his new home. 

Papa would tell anyone about the Lord who would listen and I think this promise of God’s word is what has given our family hope and peace in this incredibly difficult time. 

Papa inspired me to be so on fire for God and now in his passing, I will continue to share his legacy throughout the rest of my life. Papa, we love and miss you dearly but we know you’re rejoicing right now in heaven!🤍
Espresso martini but make it spooky!👻 🍸 • • • • • Espresso martini but make it spooky!👻 🍸
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#espressomartinis #halloweenaesthetic #lifestyleblogger
Things to check off my fall bucket list: ☑️see g Things to check off my fall bucket list: 

☑️see giant pumpkins 
☑️pose with giant pumpkins 
☑️eat foods flavored with pumpkins 

#thingstodoinohio #fallinohio #circlevillepumpkinshow
Fall fairs > summer fairs It’s just something ab Fall fairs > summer fairs 

It’s just something about the dusk sky mixed with the neon lights that just does it for me. Add in a cool breeze and some fair food and I’ve found my happy place. 💛💙💚❤️🤍
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