there's really nothing like a good patio/backyard bash in the summer.

and this might be the most creative tools to kick-start your event: it's an ice chest and fire pit... in one!

thanks, funston!

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i don't think my love of wine needs any explanation.

i love it: the art of figuring out what a good wine is and simply sipping it on a patio.

check out this cool wine rack from quirky. it expands to fit only the bottles you have in your cellar.

cause we all know an empty wine rack just looks sad.

i adore tea. high tea. morning tea. boozy tea. every variety is awesome to me.

and i love the idea of placing a hot teapot on a cute trivet like this.

aren't they adorable!?

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i like to cook, but i like to eat more.

which is a problem when i'm trying to eat at home and have days that are too packed with work, workouts, work events and, well, trying to relax.

if you're like me, you could probably use a few of these delicious, quick-to-whip-up recipes.

i grew up in household with pizza tuesdays (my dad would whip up one of his famous 'zas for the family to devour). 

now that i'm on my own, i'm hoping to take what my dad taught me to make my own perfect slices.

i think i'm going to start with this recipe from elephantine.

(please send me your recipe suggestions, too!)