It’s Sunday! We are so looking forward to a relaxing few days after a busy weekend from tailgating for a football game with friends on Friday to attending our fourth Diner en Blanc on Saturday. In case you’re wondering what all Diner en Blanc entails, check out my post from last year’s event here.

On the blog this week

All the bites – I shared one of my favorite new recipes – these bite-sized wedge salads – on the blog this week. I love a good iceberg, bacon, and blue cheese salad, and this version was perfect for our Twilight Polo tailgate.

These veggie bars take such little time and effort. They’re perfect for tailgates, after school or work snacks, and appetizers at your next dinner party.

A little organizing – Since we have equestrian events and football games coming up this fall, I wanted to share with y’all how we stay organized throughout the madness!

For my father-in-law’s birthday this year, the guys organized a golf tournament with his close friends. We put together these boxed lunches to keep the golfers fed and happy as they turned the corner.

Around the web

Here’s some Monday motivation: 19 ways to push yourself on Inc.

An article on my favorite wine – and, while we’re on the topic, these amazing wine cellars.

Here’s a 3-ingredient queso that’s on my list to try.

And one easy way to stay organized that I’ve put into practice this week – well, except for the disaster that’s been our weekend of hosting two back-to-back events before hopping a plane.

I adore a good centerpiece of hydrangeas and this no-stress way of arranging flowers is speaking to me during these last few lazy days of summer.

This article on layouts for small spaces is bringing me back to my studio and apartments in Chinatown and Logan Circle.

In case you’re making plans for Labor Day weekend, check out these trips below. If you want to stay even more local, hop over to some of these orchards for fresh berry-picking, including one of our favorites in Markham, Virginia.

Roanoke, Virginia

Charleston, South Carolina

Napa Valley, California

Lexington and Bardstown, Kentucky

Dallas, Texas