One sure fire way to identify an expat is to start talking about your favorite TV shows from the US. When their face contorts into a confused stare as you talk about the dress so-and-so was wearing at the last award ceremony or that killer cliff hanger season finale of your favorite show, you know […]

If you’re anything like me, the holidays are a great excuse to work on a few DIY projects around the house. Each season is an opportunity to add new colors, decorations, and themes to your kitchen, living room or even landscaping. With spring right around the corner (it may have even started where you are […]

2013 had started slowly in terms of running races, this all changed with the 33 Vattenfall Berlin Half Marathon on April 7th. Neither Tiffany nor I had ever run a half marathon before and to be honest, both of us were happy that we had at least run the entire race track a couple of […]

Long-time readers of NOH know how much I adore my Southern Living cookbooks, especially the Southern Living: 30 Years of Our Best Recipes cookbook. Every recipe I have ever tried from the cookbook has turned out fantastic, whether it was sweet & sour pork or chicken fried steak. We’re all big fans of dessert in […]

When I lived in Virginia, one of my mom’s best friends owned a super cute Bed & Breakfast. I always loved hanging out there because of all the interesting people we got to meet…and because she made the best cookies on earth! But staying at a B&B is definitely NOT the same as staying at […]