October Bucket List

Lauren Cermak of the Southern Lifestyle blog Going For Grace shares her October bucket list. From apple picking to costume parties, one fun month ahead!

Well good news friends, I just realized that Monday is a holiday and I am embarking upon a long weekend. Praise hands anyone?! This gives me the perfect opportunity to check some of the items off of my October Bucket List. I typically make monthly bucket lists in my head, so I thought it would […]

Pumpkin Spice Madeleines

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An oh so delicious Pumpkin Spice Madeleines recipe that is light, airy, and perfectly spiced for the fall season! With a beautiful name and even more beautiful look, it is no surprise that madeleines originated in France. Is all French baking beyond gorgeous or what?! While they may look intimidating to make, I promise you […]

Peach Cobbler Popsicles

Peach cobbler popsicles by Southern Lifestyle expert Lauren Cermak.

A recipe for homemade peach cobbler popsicles that turns every bit of warm peach cobbler goodness into a chilled warm weather treat! About Hi sweet friends! Remember when I said I was going to soak up every peachy moment of summer that we have left? This is how. From peach bundt cakes to homemade peach […]

Peach Bundt Cake

A fresh and light peach bundt cake recipe from Lauren Cermak of the Southern Lifestyle Blog, Going For Grace. Savor every moment of peach season with this easy bundt cake recipe!

You guys, blogging fail on my end. I just realized that I never shared my favorite creation from the summer with you all! Remember how I have been creating several recipes for my sweet friend Melissa of Best Friends For Frosting?! Like this Quiche Lorraine and these precious hand pies! This peach bundt cake turned […]

5 Tips for the Perfect Beach Picnic with Lilly Pulitzer

5 Tips for the Perfect Beach Picnic with Lilly Pulitzer

The Details:  On Lauren – Sophie Dress in Multi Slathouse Soiree, Slathouse Soiree Earrings On Michael – Mens Beaumont Short in Stuffed Shells  Picnic – Extra Large Pillow, Appetizer Plates, Stemless Glasses, Voyager Tote Bag, Lilly Pulitzer x Sugarfina 3 Piece Bento Box  Salty air, warm sand, and a sunset – Can you think of anything […]

Peach Crostini With Honey Whipped Goat Cheese

A recipe for Peach Crostinis topped With Honey Whipped Goat Cheese from Lauren Cermak of the Southern Lifestyle Blog, Going For Grace.

Crostini spread with light and creamy honey whipped goat cheese, topped with a peach and pomegranate mix. This is one savory/sweet summer appetizer that you can whip up in seconds!  Hi friends! Saturday I was planning my posting schedule for this week and realized that I never posted this appetizer from our Al Fresco Dinner […]

Cherry & Blueberry Star Hand Pies

A simple and delicious homemade cherry and blueberry hand pie recipe by Lauren Cermak of Going For Grace. This recipe is the perfect addition to any meal!

Happy almost Fourth of July friends! I am thrilled to share a new recipe made for my sweet friend Melissa of Best Friends For Frosting! You can find the initial collaboration announcement here along with that gorgeous Quiche Lorraine! Yes, you need it! Today we are getting in the red, white, and blue spirit with […]

My Favorite Strawberry Summer Salad

A fruit filled favorite strawberry summer salad recipe by Lauren Cermak of the Southern Lifestyle Blog, Going For Grace. A little sweet, a little salty, and a lot of tasty!

A fresh, sweet summer salad loaded with fresh fruits and topped with a simple strawberry balsamic dressing.  Ahh Summer, there you are! Between work and Michael studying for an important exam, I feel like we haven’t had much time to just breathe and enjoy Summer. Thank goodness the first official day of summer was just […]

What We’ve Learned In Three Years of Marriage

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  Oh, my heart! How can it already be our three year wedding anniversary?! We woke up saying how it feels like it was just yesterday in so many ways. Three glorious, breathtaking years. Years of learning, of growing, of building. Years of choosing each other. Years of making decisions, some easy and some hard. […]

Grapefruit Tartlets

A recipe for grapefruit tartlets by Lauren Cermak of the Southern Lifestyle Blog, Going For Grace.

  Happy Monday friends! How much cuter could a Monday get?! These grapefruit tartlets are what my mini dreams are made of. These tartlets made an appearance at our Ladies Luncheon last month and they were such a special addition to the menu! Perfect for shower season… Baby, wedding, and everything in between!   Grapefruit […]

The Easiest Greek Pasta Salad

A roundup of Fourth of July menu ideas by Lauren Cermak of the Southern Lifestyle Blog, Going For Grace. The perfect addition to any red, white, and blue celebration!

A light and refreshing Greek pasta salad recipe, perfect for an easy addition to dinner. This easiest Greek pasta salad is packed full of flavor, from the feta cheese to the salad dressing! This bow tie pasta salad is one of my favorite side dishes. It is made with a vinaigrette dressing that is light, refreshing, and […]

Lemon Raspberry Bundt Cake with Draper James

A lemon raspberry bundt cake recipe by Lauren Cermak of the Southern Lifestyle Blog, Going For Grace. The perfect sweet for summer!

Lemon Raspberry Bundt Cake with Draper James… Oh my! With summer right around the corner, all I keep seeing on the internet are beach body memes! Quite honestly, I decided a long time ago that I would rather run 3 miles a day than give up cake. Balance, right?! This cake is equal parts impressive […]