Classic Negroni Cocktail | A Bold, Stiff Drink for Martini Lovers | Thirsty Thursday

By Barbara Scarlett | Jan 8, 2026

Classic Negroni Cocktail | A Bold, Stiff Drink for Martini Lovers | Thirsty Thursday This one’s not subtle. And it’s definitely not a cosmo. With Alex and Adam driving home after a long ski trip, I figured this was the right moment for a proper martini-drinker’s cocktail. A Negroni. Strong. Balanced. And unapologetic. Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth […]

✨I’m not making resolutions this year — but I am making space for a few small, intentional changes.✨

By Barbara Scarlett | Jan 7, 2026

✨I’m not making resolutions this year — but I am making space for a few small, intentional changes.✨ ✨I’m not making resolutions this year — but I am making space for a few small, intentional changes.✨ As we step into 2026, I’ve been reflecting on how I want to feel. Not just how I want […]

Do you ever start with dessert just to get it out of the way? 🥧

By Barbara Scarlett | Jan 6, 2026

Do you ever start with dessert just to get it out of the way? 🥧 Do you ever start with dessert just to get it out of the way? 🥧 Last week, early one morning, I decided to tackle dessert first. This whipped peanut butter pie is one of those easy, no-stress recipes — simple […]

Selling and buying at the same time can feel mentally heavy.

By Barbara Scarlett | Jan 5, 2026

Selling and buying at the same time can feel mentally heavy. Selling and buying at the same time can feel mentally heavy. Not because you’re doing something wrong… but because you’re trying to hold too many decisions at once. Pricing. Showings. Feedback. Deadlines. All overlapping. When nothing is finalized, every choice feels urgent. That’s when […]

Do you have a dish that requires starting before the rest of the house is even awake? 🍄

By Barbara Scarlett | Jan 5, 2026

Do you have a dish that requires starting before the rest of the house is even awake? 🍄 Do you have a dish that requires starting before the rest of the house is even awake? 🍄 If Burgundy mushrooms are on the menu, you need to get going early. This is not a quick recipe. […]

As this year comes to a close, I’ve realized something important.

By Barbara Scarlett | Dec 31, 2025

As this year comes to a close, I’ve realized something important. As this year comes to a close, I’ve realized something important. This year, I decided to share more. To connect with like-minded people. To speak about what’s actually happening — not just in life, but in real estate too. The Value Series grew from […]