The Natural Mystic

Southern Fried Green Tomatoes with Peach Jalapeño Salad

For the first time in years, My man & I found ourselves bound to the north in the heat of July. Traditionally, we travel to Georgia, but had opted cooler trip in early May. It was glorious, but, now July was missing that southern spark. I was daydreaming of peach pie, pimento cheese &…

Tuesday: Jazz Playlist

Going to the Three River’s Arts Fest tonight to see Michael Kiwanuka tonight (!!) & I made a playlist of all of my favorite blues songs.

The Thunderbird Inn

Lost files from a swealtering afternoon in Savannah, GA.

Dinner Date: The Florence

My Man and I made a reservation at this incredible spot weeks before we even planned to be south-bound, anticipation got the best of us. We read off the menu items to each other, practically shouting when we stumbled upon something that sounded delectable. Weeks later, When we finally made it to Savannah, we checked into…

Overnight: Victorian estate in Starland, Savannah

My man & I spent a few busy days in Savannah, and amid all of the hustle & bustle, this space gave us a home. A home, to have quiet, unexpected moments of peace, like… drinking our morning coffee– nestled together in the hammock on the front porch…. Late at night after a boozy dinner, coming home to…

Round Corner Cantina in Lawrenceville

As soon as summer hits in Pittsburgh, a pitstop at Round Corner Cantina is in order. Sunday’s are a day that I like to leave unplanned. On this particularly sunny afternoon, My man and I set off down the main drag in Lawrenceville to explore, more importantly, to eat. We blazed through the blocks of butler street growing hungrier with…

DCIEM Skincare: The Ordinary

The High-Spreadability Primer is a fast favorite of mine. One day I started with a primer base & My makeup lasted from an early-morning work day that flowed into last call. No settling or shifting– It’s a godsend. Some mornings after braving the brittle cold of this northern city, I run my fingers…

Greenhouse Season

All of my top spots for gettin’ greenery in the ‘burgh. McTighe’s Garden Center Hahn Nursery Garden Center & Greenhouses Cavacini Landscaping & Garden Center Best Feeds Garden Center Trader Jack’s Flea Market L.M.S. Greenhouse & Nursery Flourishing Season is here. Just this past weekend, My man & I took…

Overnight: The Suburbs of Charlotte

En route from Pittsburgh to Savannah. A drive that takes about 1 solid day on the road, takes my man & I roughly 3. We’ve been making this trek our entire lives, and making it together… for 7 (amazing) years. We have found so many scenic stopping points, antique shops & eateries, that we’ve…

Recipe: Green Detox Drink

This is the ultimate juice blend & St. Patty’s Day Remedy. Balance out the pregames & parades with something a little healing. Get right & start with a hearty pour of this before you dive into the Irish Coffees to stay authentically energized. Why you ask? Cucumber‘s will provide magnesium & Potassium which effectively “pretox”…

Midnight Drive

We were hurtling through stretches of southern interstate, but there was stillness. The wind that gushed through the sunroof was near-deafening, but our world was silent. When my man and I used to embark on long drives, we would fixate on the destination & the serenity that was guaranteed to greet us when we arrived. For 6 years we’ve…

DIY Decor: Fairy GardenTerrarium

Here’s What You’ll Need: Glass Vessel Vinegar for Cleaning Decorations Cacti or Succulents Mini LED Light Strand (here) Polished Stones or Sea Glass Choose a handful of succulents and decorations. Gemstones, feathers, skulls, preserved wings, figurines are great options. Lay them out together so you can see what fits/compliments the plants best. Wash your polished…