Suddenly it’s springtime in Portland and all I want is to fill my home with vibrancy! Neutrals will always have a place in my heart, but to be honest, right now I’m seriously color crushing. As always, I have you …
Author: Christiann Koepke
Spring Coffee Cake with Elderberry Sauce and Crate and Barrel
Spring is springing and I’m all about finding delicious recipes for cozy tea-time while also fending off the flu—cue, elderberries! We’ve been experiencing more sunny days here in Portland and on the west coast the last couple weeks – …
Pork Chops with Fresh Spring Greens, Sugar Snap Peas & Roasted Blood Orange
When was the last time you cooked a special dinner just for yourself? Sometimes a party of one is all you need. It doesn’t matter if you are married, dating, or happily single with a boat load of friends. This …
Small Space Home Office with Crate & Barrel
Working from home is amazing. But only if you have a space that you love. How many times have you slid last weeks mail pile aside on the dining room table and opened your laptop? That’s definitely real …
Sobremesa x Portland + The Paloma Cocktail
As someone who is passionate about bringing beauty to life, hosting this unforgettable dinner experience was so rewarding. Imagine a beautiful yet simple dinner table. Flavorful dishes prepared with the utmost care. The voices and laughter of people who …
Winter Citrus Toast with Egg, Ricotta & Shaved Fennel
Every season carries vibrancy. You just have to look for it. This winter I’m loving this show stopping toast. The combination of textures is definitely one to experience. With the crunchy toast base, creamy ricotta and burst of bright citrus…here …
Pretty Lemon Cakes with Hot Pink Glaze (Gluten Free)
Valentine’s week: the perfect time to celebrate those close in your life that you love love love! It’s always so much sweeter, and more delicious to enjoy a homemade dessert vs a quick pick up from the store. So …
Mushroom Scallops in Parsley-Spinach Pesto with Sarah Britton
Writing about this recipe has me completely taken back to the moment of “first bite”. You know… those life changing moments where you say “how have I lived before this dish entered my life”. That was exactly this moment. …
New Year, New Bathroom Makeover with Crate & Barrel
There is no better time than the present to spruce up your bathroom. New colors are a great way to start the new year. Given the amount of time we spend in our bathrooms, I guarantee you will be happy …
Chinese New Year + Roasted Trout with Sesame, Ginger & Bok Choy
We get multiple opportunities to have a New Years celebration. If you are wondering how that is possible, let me tell you. I will start with our birthdays. This is a special day that I consider this our very own …
