THE JOURNAL

the written work that brings together all the avenues:

meals to savor, places to wander, and gatherings to cherish

WHAT’S NEW ON THE AVENUE?

  • planning an at-home cafe

    from coffee to croissants: everything you need for an at-home café day

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  • bites & sips in florence

    a curated list of my favorite places to eat, sip, and savor the magic of firenze

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  • strawberries & cream-inspired cookies

    a melt-in-your-mouth cookie inspired by the sweet simplicity of the good ol’ days — tender oats, juicy strawberries, and nostalgic comfort in every bite!

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  • dreamy days in florence, italy

    how I spent my days in the lovely Tuscan city of Firenze, filled with sunset views, slow strolls, and unforgettable memories

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the journal
breakfast & bouquets
breakfast & bouquets

breakfast, mimosas, and a table full of flowers… the recipe for the loveliest morning with friends!

welcome to: always better with company
welcome to: always better with company

the start of a new tradition: monthly events filled with food, flowers, and plenty of company

planning an at-home café
planning an at-home café

thinking of planning an at-home café? well, you’ve come to the right place! i’m sharing everything from the menu to the decor so you can host your own dreamy café day at home!

TRAVEL AVENUE

the journal
breakfast & bouquets
breakfast & bouquets

breakfast, mimosas, and a table full of flowers… the recipe for the loveliest morning with friends!

welcome to: always better with company
welcome to: always better with company

the start of a new tradition: monthly events filled with food, flowers, and plenty of company

planning an at-home café
planning an at-home café

thinking of planning an at-home café? well, you’ve come to the right place! i’m sharing everything from the menu to the decor so you can host your own dreamy café day at home!

APPETITE AVENUE

the journal
breakfast & bouquets
breakfast & bouquets

breakfast, mimosas, and a table full of flowers… the recipe for the loveliest morning with friends!

welcome to: always better with company
welcome to: always better with company

the start of a new tradition: monthly events filled with food, flowers, and plenty of company

planning an at-home café
planning an at-home café

thinking of planning an at-home café? well, you’ve come to the right place! i’m sharing everything from the menu to the decor so you can host your own dreamy café day at home!

hearty & healthy autumn salad
Avalon Aloia Avalon Aloia

hearty & healthy autumn salad

the coziest way to eat your greens this season: sweet potatoes, candied nuts, and turkey apple parmesan meatballs all tossed in a honey-spiced dressing

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planning an at-home café
Avalon Aloia Avalon Aloia

planning an at-home café

thinking of planning an at-home café? well, you’ve come to the right place! i’m sharing everything from the menu to the decor so you can host your own dreamy café day at home!

Read More