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College Game Day

October 15, 2022

Make Yourself A Wood Fired Pizza

If you are anything like our family, the fall season is all about football, yummy food and chillin’ around the fireplace. We love to make delicious, easy meals on the weekends for family and friends!

The one food that we all love the most is homemade pizza. We like to buy a few different ingredients and put them in small bowls for a make-your-own-pizza buffet. Everyone loves this, especially the kids! Then, everyone builds their personal pizza with their favorite toppings — it adds a fun, personal touch to a group dinner.

The kids and I gave Derrick the Ooni Pizza Oven for Father’s Day this year, and we haven’t looked back on how best to cook our pizzas. The flavor is unparalleled — the secret is to use wood chips, which gives the pizza that delicious, wood-fired taste!

Here’s a list of our go-to favorite toppings … and I’m all about buying pre-made pizza dough. We love Trader Joe’s dough — easy peasy and always delish.

TOPPINGS:

Shredded mozzarella cheese

Tomato sauce

Pepperoni

Italian sausage

BBQ chicken

Sliced jalapeno

Sliced tomatoes

Basil

Sliced red onion

BBQ sauce

So crack open your favorite microbrew (ours is from Deschutes Brewery), grab a slice of delicious pizza, and enjoy a day of chillin’ by the fire and watching football with loved ones!

A Game Day Pizza Buffet

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Today on the blog at 3pm PST:
Not everything needs to be a splurge... but knowing where to invest can make all the difference. One thing we always try to strive in every project is that balance between 💛
investment worthy and budget friendly... Those pieces that deserve the extra moolah and the ones where a thoughtful, affordable find works just as well.
This is just a quick look at some of our go-to spend vs. save moments. We always recommend investing where it counts long-term, like craftsmanship and comfort (cue the pieces that are going to get the most use such as sofas and dining tables) and saving on things you can easily upgrade or swap down the road. That mix is what creates a space that feels layered, lived-in, and uniquely yours.
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Head to the Waimea Farmer’s Market if you there on a Saturday. They open at 7:30 so arrive early for good parking, it gets busy! Try the breakfast burrito or banana pancakes. Buy the fresh fruit.

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A very memorable family vacation🌺
We spent the week soaking up the island sun at The Mauna Kea. The resort, the beach, the pace... it’s all magic. We had never been and I have to say, its my new fave. Hawaii has a way of completely resetting me. I feel like a different person here-calm, clear, more in tune with myself and what matters.
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Head to the Waimea Farmer’s Market if you there on a Saturday. They open at 7:30 so arrive early for good parking, it gets busy! Try the breakfast burrito or banana pancakes. Buy the fresh fruit.
Ziplining with Kohala Zipline & Canopy Tours. Even papa went and loved it! Beware if you are afraid of heights- the slat bridges were the hardest to cross.
Check out the Mauna Lani Auberge Resort. The architecture is amazing.
Snorkel at 49 Black Sand Beach. Go early, popular spot. :)
Order a Mai Tai at the Manta restaurant at the Mauna Kea - I have never had one like it. The frothy topping is over the top deeeeelish.
Go to the Lava Lava Beach Club for a sunset dinner. Tables on the beach are so cute- a dreamy setting and fun for kids with cornhole games and more. Order the Coconut Shrimp and Kev Lime pie!
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But last week? Those old reasons for space started to fade. We laughed until our cheeks hurt, played pickleball in the Hawaiian sun, cooked meals together, stayed up late playing cards, and told the same old stories that somehow never get old.

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Last week, our entire family, 15 of us, came together in Hawaii to celebrate my dad’s 80th birthday. 
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When we moved to Bend, we needed space, physically and emotionally. We’d been through some big, life-altering family challenges, and even though we used to do everything together, distance felt necessary. At the time, I told myself, It’s just a 3.5-hour drive, but life has a way of making visits harder than they should be. And sometimes… I just didn’t want to make the drive.
But last week? Those old reasons for space started to fade. We laughed until our cheeks hurt, played pickleball in the Hawaiian sun, cooked meals together, stayed up late playing cards, and told the same old stories that somehow never get old.
The highlight for me was watching my dad, absolutely beaming. Laughing, teasing his grandkids, looking around at his family with pride. His joy is something I will hold onto forever.
Family isn’t always easy. Sometimes it’s messy, complicated, and hard to navigate. But being together almost always feels better than being apart.
So take the trip. Try the new thing, even at 80. Watch the sunset together. Share the wine and the stories. Make the memories you’ll carry long after the bags are unpacked.
Mom and Dad, thank you for showing us what family really means, and for giving us this week we’ll carry for the rest of our lives.
And because there’s more to this story than I can fit here, I’m sharing a deeper, more personal reflection in Sunday’s subscriber email. Please tell me you’re subscribed—you won’t want to miss it. 🤍

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Save this post so you have the names handy next time you’re at the paint counter.

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Also works beautifully in kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms... Or any space that needs some personality or even to hide open storage like we did in our pantry!!

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Café curtains are the move when you want to make a guest room feel instantly cozier and charming... Without doing a full refresh.
We had these custom made through @pepperhome and couldn’t recommend them more. The process is super clear (even when it comes to measuring!), and the quality is so good.
Here are the exact details we used for ours:
• Fabric: Flour
• Style: Pinch Pleat
• Width per panel: 25”
• Placement: Double paneling to open fully on each side of the window
It’s a small touch that makes a big difference, especially in guest spaces where you want softness and privacy without losing light.
Also works beautifully in kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms... Or any space that needs some personality or even to hide open storage like we did in our pantry!!
Save this post for your next window moment.