Hey hey hey, and Happy Monday!!! This last weekend was such a great one — after all the holiday fun & travels and my trip to VA for C@H, it was good to finally be home. Our weekend was full of relaxation, movie & football watching, & time with friends — the perfect combination!

Things I am loving this Monday:

The Bourbon Street Barrel Room :) One of the main reasons Cleveland has won our hearts is the smorgasbord of amazing restaurants the city has to offer, and The Barrel Room sure didn’t let us down! We made a trip over to Tremont with friends on Saturday, and the New Orleans feel was one-of-a-kind! The restaurant itself was absolutely beautiful (the iPhone picture below doesn’t even come CLOSE to doing it justice!!) and I LOVED the jumbalaya & hush puppies… I wish we could go back tonight!

Tazo Chai Tea Latte Concentrate! When I can, I grab this stuff in packages of three at Costco, but otherwise, I just pick it up at my local Target! If you’re a Starbucks Chai Tea lover like me…you’ve GOT to try this stuff! You easily can get 5-6 glasses for the price of ONE drink at Starbucks. #yesplease Pour some into your favorite mug along with an equal amount of milk, stick it in the microwave, & you’ve got yourself a tasty drink :) Yum!
My Creative At Heart goodies & notes. I’ve read through my notebook multiple times every day and am SO thankful for the fun & inspiring prints we were spoiled with as well! I know I still owe you a full C@H recap…I promise it’s coming :)

(photo by V.A. Photography)

Appetite Paper’s paper flowers. OOOOH my goodness I am in love!!! I met Rachael at C@H & fell in love with her sweet spirit! And then, when I realized she was the owner of Appetite Paper…I mean, oh my goodness! I can’t WAIT to get my hands on some bright beautiful blooms of her’s! The perfect way to cheer up a dreary winter day :) Not to mention she partners with a non-profit every season to give back! Her current partner, The Daughter Project, is based out of NW Ohio too…a girl after my own heart! You should definitely follow her on instagram & purchase some of her awesome watercolor note cards while you’re at it too :)

(photo from appetitepaper.com)

What are some things you’re loving this Monday?? I’d love to hear from you!! Comment below & let a girl know :)

Until then, stay warm & enjoy the beautiful snow!!

Love love love,

Sami

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Hey there!! Is this your first time here?? If so, thanks for dropping by & spending time with Sami Renee Photography! My name is Sami Orndorff, and I am a Midwest Wedding & Family Photographer based in the greater Cleveland area with a strong belief in telling stories & spreading joy. Read more here…