Wine of the Week: Mumm Napa

January 3, 2024 by Leave a Comment

For my 40th birthday in 2022, John and I went on an amazing trip to Napa. I didn’t schedule any wine tastings until we arrived in California and I knew I wanted to get bubbles on the list. We were able to book at Mumm and it was the most perfect day driving out there. We rented a Mustang convertible for the trip, so we were driving through Napa with the top down and just loving life. As we arrived at the winery, it was so beautiful. The attention to detail and the gorgeous view made it one of my favorite tastings.

Mumm Napa

Our tasting was about an hour and we lucked out and it wasn’t very busy so we were able to sit outside on their patio with a view of the vineyards and the Mayacamas Mountains.

Mumm tasting

Mumm can be traced back to GH Mumm, the leading international champagne brand in France. Established in California in the late 1970s, Mumm Napa follows traditional wine-making techniques of its French heritage to create the finest, hand-crafted sparkling wines. John and I loved the experience and just being on vacation and baby-free. It was probably a combination of it all that made the trip so magical. To commemorate the day, we ended up joining the wine club and since then have enjoyed some amazing wines from Mumm.

Mumm Napa Visit

For this post, I didn’t want to highlight one specific wine, but the winery as a whole. Mumm has some amazing Rose Sparkling wines which are my favorites. They also send out two Magnum bottles to wine club members during the holidays, which is so fun!

We started a little tradition of bubbles and pizza on Friday nights and have enjoyed having bubbles on hand to celebrate the big wins and the small ones. Another highlight is their DVX Cuvées which are made using the best grapes from each year’s harvest and aged for at least six years.

One of the other things I discovered in Napa was a Bouchon, which is a special tool you can use to recork and extend the life of your bubbles. Mumm has sent us one in our shipments, but I bought a few on Amazon for $10 and they work better than anything I’ve tried before. So if we have bubbles on Friday, I can save what’s left and have mimosas on Saturday morning. These would make great stocking stuffers, gifts, or a housewarming present to accompany a bottle of bubbles.

If you’ve tried Mumm before, let me know your favorites in the comments!

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One Little Word: Elevate

January 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment

I first started choosing One Little Word for the year in 2019, and it made all the difference! Ever since then, I’ve chosen a word every year that helps guide me and gives me direction.

  • In 2019 it was Accomplish and I started my own business.
  • In 2020, it was Discipline, which helped me stay focused during the pandemic.
  • In 2021, it was Prioritize, as we were welcoming sweet Cassie to the world I wanted to make sure I was focusing on the things that mattered.
  • In 2022, it was Savor as I strived to soak up every little moment of motherhood.
  • In 2023, it was Consistency, to try to stick with things instead of starting new things and not seeing them through. I feel like I’ve done a good job with this one as I’ve stuck to so many new habits and processes that I’ve brought into my life. Which is what has led me to choose this year’s word.

2024’s word is ELEVATE!

When I was thinking about my word and what I wanted to accomplish in the new year, I kept coming back to the idea that I’ve been stuck doing the same things over and over again, but that I’ve not necessarily made any progress in some of the things I’ve been trying to be consistent at. I wanted 2024 to be the year that I took things to the next level.

Each word has helped push me forward, but I want this to be the year that I make radical change. I don’t want to get to December and realize that I have the same goals for 2025 that I’ve had every other year. One of the books that I’ve read recently that has helped me dig into this word is Atomic Habits by James Clear. In the book, Clear talks about getting 1% better and states “If you get one percent better each day for one year, you’ll end up thirty-seven times better by the time you’re done.” Between this theory and habit stacking, I can take that consistency and discipline to the next level and get incrementally better at reaching my goals one step at a time.

The other part of this is to not let outside factors affect my goal trajectory. This includes getting distracted and derailed by the little dramas that happen each day. And let’s be honest, there will be lots of life distractions, especially with a toddler, but the important thing is to get back to the goals as soon as possible and not let the distractions derail me.

For each word, I like to get myself a piece of jewelry that constantly reminds me of my focus for the year. I’ve done bracelets before, but this year I went with a gold ring from Lemon Lime Creations on Etsy. I’m loving it so much, I’m considering going back and getting rings for the other words.

What’s your word for 2024? Let me know in the comments.

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Happy New Year: The Blog is Back!

January 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment

I published my last blog post four days before my daughter was born in 2021. What a wild ride it’s been. We have the most wonderful toddler, Cassandra, and I have been focused on being her mother. I never meant to pause the blog, but it kept getting pushed to the back burner. As I was reviewing my 2024 goals for the year, I wanted to decide to either sunset this site or revive it. I started keeping a list of blog ideas on my phone- I wrote it down whenever I would think of a great post. Well, I have two months’ worth of content ideas just from doing that. I couldn’t stand the thought of never blogging again so here I am…back and better than ever.

Let’s Play Catch Up

What have I been doing for the last 2.5 years? For starters, raising my beautiful daughter, Cassie. She is such a joy and lights up my life. Adjusting to motherhood is not for the faint of heart. It takes a while before you figure out what you’re doing and start to feel like yourself again. But here we are not just surviving, but thriving.

If you followed me before, you might remember that I started my own business in 2019. You can read that post here. I’m about to celebrate my fifth business anniversary this year, and what a wild ride it’s been! I’ve learned SO much about owning and operating a business and I get better every day. These days, I’ve set up shop in a coworking space and have a more regular schedule with office days.

LINC Detroit

So what’s next? I have a number of topics I would like to cover including beauty, fashion, personal development, wine, and more! As I go along, I would love to reintroduce some of my TV fashion recaps, but I am embarrassingly behind on most shows (I’m still working through Charity’s season of The Bachelorette, so we’ll see how fast I can get caught up), and The Book Was Better Book Club is a high priority. Let me know what topics you loved from previous years and any you would like to see in the future.

One caveat is the backend of my blog. I know it’s a bit outdated and needs some updates (it’s from 2013). I will be making some changes here and there and hope to do a redesign at some point during the year. If you see anything that’s out of place or not working for you, leave a comment or send me a note and let me know so I can fix it.

Happy New Year! I can’t wait to see what this year will hold!

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The Book Was Better Book Club: Firefly Lane

March 28, 2021 by 1 Comment

Having just come off of our last book pick, A Simple Favor, I’m ready to switch gears back to a TV series. Firefly Lane on Netflix has already received a ton of hype so I thought it was the perfect selection for our next pick. The series stars Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke. From the synopsis, it sounds like this is a story of two lifelong friends over a period of 30 years – perfect for our book club!

If you haven’t participated in the club yet, make sure to join private Detroit Duchess Book Club Facebook Group, so you can get in on the discussion. If you don’t have Facebook, you can still participate – send me a message in the comments and I will make sure to reach out to you with details on how to join the live discussion on May 8th. The reading/watching schedule is below and you can move as quickly as you want to through it – just remember not to spoil past the schedule for anyone in the Facebook group.

I found the book on Amazon for $9.99 and you can get a basic Netflix plan for $8.99/month to watch the series. Here is a little preview for the Netflix series – it looks SO good!

I hope you will join the book club for Firefly Lane! If this isn’t your style, our next pick will be a movie, so let me know your ideas in the comments.

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The Book Was Better Book Club: A Simple Favor

January 27, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Last year I started a new book club that would specifically focus on books that have been turned into movies or TV shows. We had a great first run with Little Fires Everywhere. I had every intention of keeping this going, but as you may have noticed in my previous post, I’m having a baby! I wasn’t expecting to be so sick, but it sort of took me out of commission for a while and I had to pause the book club. I am still committed to keeping this going and would LOVE to get this next round in before the baby comes and hopefully start the next round after she’s born as I’m sure I will need things to read and watch as I’m up for all those late-night feedings.

I will most likely rotate between a TV series and a movie and I had previously announced that A Simple Favor would be our first book/movie selection. If you haven’t joined our private Detroit Duchess Book Club Facebook Group, make sure to join so you can get in on the discussion and the final “Live” discussion.

If you haven’t picked up the book yet, you can find A Simple Favor here for $2.04! In addition, you can watch the movie on Hulu and Amazon Prime. I also found the DVD for $3.74 if you don’t have a streaming service.

I hope you will join us for this fun read and I look forward to hearing your ideas for future reads!

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We’re Having a Baby!

January 15, 2021 by 6 Comments

It’s funny how things work out sometimes, even with the best laid plans. Last year, as I was ramping up on the blog again, starting my book club, etc. I got pregnant! It was definitely a planned pregnancy (not a quarantine/COVID surprise), but what I couldn’t have prepared for was how sick I would be for the majority of the pregnancy. So my plans of really leaning into my blog got scrapped while I focused on pushing through all my pregnancy nausea. It’s been a while since I’ve posted, but I definitely wanted to share this exciting news and give an explanation for why I’ve been missing in action.

We are THRILLED to be pregnant and can’t wait to meet our baby girl in April. I’m 28 weeks along and it’s been a wild ride so far; not what I expected at all. I just entered the third trimester and I can say that feeling her kick and move around is wonderful and so reassuring.

There’s a lot to do before she comes including creating a registry, figuring out how to host a shower during the pandemic and cleaning out and decorating a nursery. Not to mention signing up for birthing and education classes. It’s a whole new world!

So all this to say – I am back and posting again and hope to keep you updated along the way. I would also LOVE to hear any of your first-time mom tips and tricks, what must-have registry items I should include, and any other things I should keep in mind as I navigate this journey.

In case you’re looking for any of the photo details, I got the sign from Etsy, Sport’s scarf from Etsy, and the baby shoes from Amazon. My dress is from Nordstrom and my earrings and necklace are from Kendra Scott.

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Wine of the Week: Living Coral Sparkling Rose

July 22, 2020 by 2 Comments

I’ve mentioned this year that I want to share more products that give back and no sooner did I say that and I stumbled across Living Coral. This sparkling rose was created to educate wine lovers about the importance of coral reefs and help fund organizations that preserve and restore the coral reefs.

Living Coral is the perfect sparkling rose wine – it has notes of ripe nectarine and peach along with a creamy texture. I’ve found a lot of sparkling rose wines are too sweet and this was not the case. Living Coral was crisp and refreshing and fantastic for brunch or for any special celebration.

For every bottle of Living Coral Sparkling Rose sold, a contribution will be made to an organization that is dedicated to saving the coral reefs.

In the past few months, I’ve started to see this wine in more liquor stores all over Michigan, so I have no doubt you’ll see it at a store near you soon!

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Thoughts on 38

July 6, 2020 by 3 Comments

Tomorrow I celebrate my 38th birthday! Finishing out my year with a global pandemic wasn’t really what I had in mind, but it’s helped me to focus on what’s important and where I want to go in my 38th year. Before I get into celebration mode, I wanted to reflect on what it means to me to have 38 years of experience under my belt.

There’s a popular TikTok sound going around about romanticizing your life and it goes “You have to start romanticizing your life. You have to start thinking of yourself as the main character because if you don’t — life will continue to pass you by. And all the little things that make it so beautiful will continue to go unnoticed. So take a second, and look around and realize that it’s a blessing for you to be here right now.” You can read more about the trend here. I really LOVE this trend and thought that I would make it my theme for my 38th year. So here are 38 ways I’m going to “romanticize my life” this year.

1 Treating myself at least once a week

I have a few things that I consider “treats,” just little things that make me feel fancy. This doesn’t have to be expensive, it could be something small. They include getting macarons, going for a pedicure, stopping by Sephora for my PERK facial (if it opens up again), or anything that makes me feel special. I will start sharing these on my Instagram with #TreatYoSelf!

2 Keep putting myself first

After I started the Miracle Morning I saw some amazing changes in my life. I am committed to doing the SAVERS as many days as I can and I can only hope to keep growing!

3 Meet a friend once a month for tea

You all know how much I LOVE my tea time so I thought it would be fun to meet a different friend for tea every month. It could be at one of the amazing tea rooms around town or at my house or on a Zoom call.

4 Celebrate the small (and large) wins

When I first started my business, I would bring home a bottle of champagne for every small win. I’ve stopped doing that along the way and need to get back in the habit of celebrating every small victory. I heard Rachel Hollis mention naming your bottles of champagne for different goals which I love!

5 Plan a monthly brunch date

I LOVE having brunch with the girls and/or John. It makes for such a fun Sunday that I always end up wondering why I don’t do it more.

6 Spend time outdoors everyday

I was listening to Kelly LeVeque’s podcast a while back and she interviewed a cognitive neuroscientist about memory. He shared how important it was to start your day by getting outside and seeing actual sunlight to help boost your Vitamin D production. I could take my morning tea outside or just stand outside when I let Sport out every morning. I also love the idea of connecting with the outdoors on a daily basis.

7 Fresh Flowers

would love to have fresh flowers around the house all the time! Even if I just pick up a bouquet at the grocery store, it’s enough to really brighten up the house. Maybe this is the year that I get a monthly flower delivery like Flowers for Dreams or one of those everlasting flower boxes.

8 Enjoy every second with Skyler

I adore my 2 year-old niece Skyler! She loves to play and get into all sorts of things. I want to remember to always make time to play with her and not get too busy and to get into the sandbox or play in the water with her even if it means I get dirty or ruin my manicure. These are the things I’m going to remember when she’s older.

Getting my feet buried!

9 Schedule regular spa appointments

I LIVE for massages and facials and as soon as I can get back into my favorite places I want to start getting a monthly massage and Hydrafacial. Or at least try to alternate and get one every other month.

10 Read more books

As a child, I was always reading. As soon as I opened a book I couldn’t put it down. That’s why I’m so excited about my “The Book Was Better” Book Club to hold me accountable for reading more this year. If you haven’t joined yet, get to it! We started out with Little Fires Everywhere.

11 Invest in a magazine subscription

When was the last time you spent the day reading through a magazine front to back? I used to get so many magazines in my youth, but sadly I only get them now when I’m at an airport or maybe pick one up in a waiting room. This year, I want to find an awesome magazine that I can take with me to all my appointments and really enjoy. Let me know your recommendations!

12 Celebrate every holiday like crazy!

This year I want to go all out for all the holidays, even the little ones like French Fry day! Sometimes I get lazy and forget to decorate or don’t get as into the fun of each different celebration. This year I want to throw all the parties, wear themed shirts and really enjoy every moment! What are some of your favorite holiday traditions?

13 Monthly Godiva

Did you know that you can get a free Godiva truffle every month as long as you sign up for Godiva’s reward program? Every year I tell myself that I’m going to take advantage of the program and I always forget. This year I’m going to treat myself!

14 Eat at the table

We have a nice dining room table and I own five sets of china (with a sixth set on the way) and most nights, we eat in front of the TV. Even if it’s only once a week, I would love to get the table set and dinner ready to go for my husband and make it a big production. John does most of the cooking so this would be a treat for him!

15 Stock the bar

For a while in quarantine, I was trying to make a new signature drink every week. I tried an Aperol Spritz, a blueberry cucumber Collins, and a Mojito. I would love to have a few things on hand to make these during happy hour or when a friend stops by to visit. I also want to work on my wine collection and collecting wines that age well.

16 Try something new

I’m a creature of habit and tend to stick to a lot of the same foods and routines. This year I want to enhance my experiences by trying new experiences. Maybe this will be taking a class and learning something new like going to the shooting range or it could be trying a new type of food. I am open to ideas!

17 Build a sleep wardrobe

Who else sleeps in leggings and a t-shirt? Or the oldest pajamas you own? This year I want to commit to getting a new set of luxurious pajamas each month (a set that I would not be embarrassed to get the mail in). Did anyone watch Revenge? I always LOVED Victoria Grayson’s sleepwear. She looked fabulously put together 24/7.

18 Date Night

I’ve been 50/50 about planning date nights with John. Sometimes I’ll get in a good grove for a while and other times it might be weeks before I plan something special. This year I want to make sure I have something special planned for us every week, even if it’s a movie date with special snacks and a theme.

19 Set phone/screen limits

I just discovered that you can set up screen time limits on your phone. I sometimes find myself mindlessly scrolling and I loved the idea that my phone can snap me out of it and tell me I’ve had enough for the day. I have SO many other things to do and don’t want to waste all my time reading comments on Facebook

20 Enjoy my house now

We’ve done some great updates to our house during quarantine, but I’m terrible about getting furniture on the walls and updating the decor. I also have dining room chairs that I’ve been dying to recover into something more modern. My goal this year is to start enjoying my house and make small improvements instead of waiting to finish a room in one big sweep.

21 Gratitude

I’ve started a little bit of a gratitude practice with my Start Today Journal. Every day you have to write down five things you’re grateful for. I’m trying to do a better job of really being in the moment and enjoying the wonderful things I have.

22 Take more pictures

I’ve been horrible about taking pictures of myself or me with friends as I get older. On my birthday this year, I had to remember to snap a few with Skyler because I always end up with a bunch of pictures of her, but us together. I don’t want to look back on these years and not be in any of the pictures. At the beginning of every get together I need to snap one with me and whoever I’m with to memorialize the moment.

23 Correspondence

Over the last few years I had started sending close friends birthday cards and special holiday cards in the mail so they would have something fun to open on special occasions. Plus who doesn’t like getting actual mail (that’s not bills or junk)? I’ve let it fall off a bit and REALLY want to get it going again. It was such a fun thing to do.

24 Music/Playlist

I rarely listen to music because I’m obsessed with podcasts but I’ve been thinking that I should add more music to my life. I mostly work at home now and want to start curating a few playlists for myself for work and for when I’m driving with people in my car. For now I’m partial to the French Cooking Music Radio on Pandora.

25 Have more fun

Most of the time I tend to stay at home and do work just because it’s there. If it’s not work for my business then it’s blog work or some other chore that needs to be done. I want to be more mindful of taking time out for fun activities instead of only working or spending my free time scrolling social media. This could be playing a board game at home, reading a book, or planning happy hour for my husband.

26 Channel Creativity

Creativity breeds creativity. To come up with more creative ideas for work I need to spend more time being creative during my personal time. I mentioned a few of my passions in this post including practicing the piano, calligraphy, and cake decorating.

27 Romanticize my relationship

Many years ago a friend told me about a website called The Dating Divas. I was trying to come up with some fun date ideas early in our marriage and let me tell you they have TONS of great ideas. I’ve seen their emails for years and want to try a few this year.

28 Start a weekend ritual

I love the idea of having something we do (or I do) every weekend. Whether it’s strolling up to the farmer’s market every Saturday, visiting a patisserie on Sundays, or having a spa day every Sunday night, I want to come up with something great. Let me know if you have ideas on this one!

29 Volunteer

During the first eight weeks of the pandemic, I volunteered at the Michigan Mask Donation Center on behalf of The Glamorous Moms Foundation. I loved being able to help during the crisis and hopefully can do more this year.

30 Friend dates

This year I wanted to make a special effort to see all of my friends on a good rotation throughout the year. Whether that’s over dinner, drinks, or brunch just making a plan seems to ensure these outings happen more regularly.

31 Pump my own tires

As someone in public relations, you think I would have an easier time of pumping myself up, but when it comes to writing bios, updating my career page, and promoting myself I find it difficult. Unfortunately, I don’t have that luxury now that I’m a business owner. This year I want to push past my comfort zone and really start to get out there as a business owner.

32 Shop local

I’ve been wanting to start a new series called Sip n’ Shop where I visit a new neighborhood each weekend for a cocktail and to hunt for amazing items. Supporting local businesses during this time is so important. Stay tuned for that new segment coming soon!

33 Enjoy the local arts and cultural activities

To add to #32, I also want to spend more time enjoying arts and culture at the great places we have around town. I can’t tell you the last time I was at a museum and that definitely needs to change!

34 Do nice things for other people

I always try to do this, but I want to be more intentional this year. Throwing in some random acts of kindness and also doing things like sending cards to friends, dropping off a casserole during a time of need, or offering help to a new mom. Let me know if you have any ideas!

35 Take time out for meals

I don’t know about you, but most of the time I find myself eating in the car or in front of the TV. I would love to have breakfast al fresco in my backyard or take an actual break for lunch instead of trying to do five things at once.

36 Travel

This will be a different year for travel, but just because we probably won’t be leaving the country doesn’t mean I can’t travel throughout Michigan and still explore our great country! There are so many places I haven’t been yet!

37 Get organized

Your space can reflect your mood! If you have clutter in your house or your favorite spaces it can make you feel stress. I have seen so many organizer TikToks lately and it is motivating me to get my spaces organized and create a fun ambiance so I can enjoy them.

38 Invest in a special scent

I have SO many perfume samples, but I don’t have one special scent that’s my go-to. I would love to invest in a fun one that I wear on special occasions or when I’m having a big day. Maybe even different scents for different occasions as I build up my collection.

What are some ways that you’ve romanticized your life?

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Summer 2020 Favorites

June 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment

What was shaping up to be an epic summer of concerts and parties was ruined by the COVID-19 pandemic. BUT that doesn’t mean we still can’t have fun and find creative ways to get back to basics and really soak up the summer. I’m looking to enjoy the small things, like an outdoor gathering with friends or walking up to the Dairy Queen for ice cream – maybe even a Drive-In movie! Here are a few things getting me into the summer spirit!

Palm Print Sarong ($40)

I am in love with this sarong! It’s only one size fits all so I’m hoping it works for me because it’s the cutest!

OPI V-I-Pink Passes ($10.50)

I love a hot pink polish in the summer. I think all my favorite summer pinks have been a pink variation.

Photo: OPI

Buttercup Drop Earrings ($48)

I love the colors on these earrings and they would look so cute with all my black and white summer dresses!

Lemon One Shoulder Top ($29.99)

I’ve been obsessed with lemons since our honeymoon in 2011 and I have to have this top! It is darling! They also have a cami and a flutter version too!

Coach Integration Flower Sunglasses ($87.50)

These sunglasses are so whimsical with the cute flower detail. I love a big frame too!

Polka Dot Off-The-Shoulder-Top – Sweet Pea ($38.46)

Add this cute top to the list of things TikTok made me buy. I never would have thought of this for myself but it looks really cute with white jeans.

Pineapple Pattern Toe Ring Frill Hem Casual Sandals ($29.99)

This adorable sandals came to me in a Facebook ad. I love pineapples!

Coconut Cabana Candle ($24.50)

Half of the candles I’ve picked for the summer favorites list have had some sort of coconut in them. I love the smell. This one adds some vanilla sandalwood and pineapple to the mix.

Acetate Chain Bracelet ($39.50)

I love the pop of hot pink on this bracelet. These types of bracelets are fun to wear at the beach or on a boat.

Skinny Can Coolers ($27)

Who else has been consuming lots of White Claw during quarantine? It’s made me want one of these coolers. My friend Melissa got these cute ones in at her store Posh and I’ve been eyeing them. The best part is that they are dishwasher safe unlike some of the other brands out there.

Kristin Ess Rose Gold Temporary Tint ($12)

This is THE BEST for summer! It’s a temporary tint you spray on your hair and it only lasts a day or two. It’s super fun for the weekend or brunch with the girls.

Pineapple Paradise Tiki Torch ($8.99)

I snagged two of these cuties at Target for the backyard. Keep the bugs away AND look stylish! Remember that the torch fuel is sold separately.

Scott Barnes Body Bling ($42)

If you didn’t know, Scott Barnes is the makeup artist (MUA) that works on JLO. If you want to snag her glow for yourself, you want to pickup up Scott’s Body Bling lotion. Apparently this is a great red carpet secret that I am going to take full advantage of this summer.

Let me know what things you are loving this season in the comments!

You can also check out my Summer 2019, Summer 2017 Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014, and Summer 2013 Favorites.

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The Book Was Better Book Club: Little Fires Everywhere

June 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment

I’ve always LOVED to read. As a child, I would refuse to go to sleep until my parents read to me, no matter how late it was. In elementary school, I would read while walking down the hall. During recess, I would sit on the bench and read instead of running around getting chased by boys. The recess monitor told my mom that I should be playing instead of reading and my mom told her where to stick it. HA! I figured it was time to bring my love of books to the blog and start a Detroit Duchess Book Club!

As I talk about TV and pop culture, I thought I would specifically focus on books that have a TV or movie tie-in. I don’t know about you, but I am obsessed with reading the book first before I watch the show or movie. We will officially call the group: Detroit Duchess: The Book was Better.

Here’s how it will work. I will kick things off by selecting my Book Club pick and announce it on the blog. I will give you a week to pick it up/order it/rent it from the library/download it and then we will start reading. I’ve created a private Detroit Duchess Book Club Facebook Group so we can discuss the current book as we read through it. So click the link to join and follow along!

Right before our official Book Club meeting, I will encourage all of you to watch the movie and/or series. Some of these will be longer than a month depending on whether it is a movie book or a TV series book. At the end of the month or longer, I will host a Facebook Live discussion where we will share our thoughts about the book/movie/show and you can chime in, ask questions, and give me your feedback.

I’ve been dying to watch the Little Fires Everywhere series on Hulu, but have been holding off until I could read the book. I figured this was the perfect book to start with. I can’t wait to see the fashion that Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington bring to the series. You can order the book here-I’ve found it for $6 on Amazon!

The schedule will run as follows:

Let me know if you’ll be joining The Book is Better Book Club and if you have any recommendations for future selections!

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