Fall 2014 Shoot: Behind the Scenes
We can’t believe it’s already the last week of October! All month we have been showcasing a few of our local favorites with the help of two amazing people: our designer Dalay Ket and photographer…
Falling again for Phyllis + Hazel
Haven’t heard about Phyllis + Hazel? Well you’re missing out if you are into handmade local pieces! We’ve been waiting for her crystal bracelets to be back in stock since our last interview with Madeleine and finally…
Tea Time with Poor Sparrow
We love looking for vintage jewelry pieces but prices tend to run steep. When we learned about Poor Sparrow in Columbus, we were so excited to find reasonably priced items that were handmade using a mix…
Columbus Mojito Tour!
Who doesn’t love a good mojito? Even with fall just starting this week, a good mojito is always the perfect go-to drink year round. From the classic cocktail recipe to a fruity pomegranate mojito, Columbus…
SuperChefs: Pancake Party!
What’s the best way to kickstart the most important meal of the day? Pancakes. Possibly some bacon too! For those who know me, they know I’m a huge pancake fanatic. Even one of the first gifts…
Columbus Mules: best places to try Moscow Mules in the city!
Did you know that the Moscow Mule was created in the 40’s to help introduce vodka to Americans? It was actually invented in America and was marketed to stand out by using the traditional copper mugs….
Columbus rooftop weddings!
Ever wonder how fabulous weddings look so fabulous? Well the answer to that could be one of two things: successful Pinterest projects or an event designer! We met up with local event designer Dalay Ket at…
J•Avenue: a new Japanese shop in town!
Kathy and I stumbled upon the cutest gift shop over the weekend! Tucked between Tensuke and Belle’s Bread in the Kenny Centre Mall is a new Japanese gift shop called J•Avenue. They recently opened up…
a day in the life of Kasual Life
So what’s it like in the day of a Kasual Life? It starts off with early morning coffee, booping, lots of laughing, and of course selfies. Stephen from Young & Lo Photography, a professed DSLR Selfie Master,…
Barcelona: from Spain to Columbus
I remember my first time trying paella in a local restaurant right off the Ramblas in Barcelona. Served hot in carbon steel pans and full of flavor, this was one dish I could never forget. Both Kathy…
Hardest thing about (1/2) marathon training
One of the most challenging things about workouts isn’t the workout itself. It’s two words: staying motivated. Staying on track and motivated is where many fail, including myself. It always starts off strong. The first…
Team thick or thin crust?
I myself am a thin crust pizza lover – but whether you’re team thick or thin crust, these pies will satisfy both. During my last trip to Columbus, I found a new discovery thanks to…
It’s been one Kasual year!
Although KasualLife.com is only a few months old, the concept of KL was actually born a year ago! April 18, 2013 at Northstar Café to be exact. Perfect weather before finals was the perfect excuse for…
Bahn Thai Fried Rice
What is so special about fried rice that we would dedicate a whole post about it? Well, this is no ordinary fried rice! Bahn Thai‘s Bahn Thai fried rice (BTFR) is actually one of our favorite…
Does distance make the heart grow fonder?
My boyfriend and I recently celebrated our 6th year anniversary. Almost three of these six years have been spent as a long distance relationship. The first five years were pretty smooth, but my recent move…
Dark chocolate PB cups + sea salt
Looking for something sweet to give as a gift this Valentine’s Day? Try making some homemade peanut butter cups! It’s such an easy treat that only requires 3 basic ingredients: dark chocolate, peanut butter, and…
Perfect side dish: oven roasted potatoes
Who else is thinking of cooking up a nice dinner for Valentine’s? Last year Kathy was my date for Valentine’s dinner and we cooked up an amazing yet easy meal. We made shrimp salad, oven…
Quick peanut butter/banana oatmeal
This is my go-to oatmeal recipe when I’m looking for something quick and easy. Peanut-butter-banana-cinnamon-and-cocoa oatmeal! Phew, long name but super simple. I love these ingredients because I always have them in stock in my…