Emma Cutler Velez

There are certain things pandemic babies unwittingly deprived us of. For my husband and me, it was the babymoon — a final blissful exhale before parenthood. Checking into Rosewood Mandarina, nearly five years and two babies later, on our first solo trip away from our littles, I declared it our post-baby moon.

All products featured on ArtfulLiving.com are independently selected by our editors. We may earn commission on items you choose to buy. Minnesota summer is the season you long for all year and attempt to soak up before it slips away. This year, the clock is ticking urgently. It’s the summer before my daughter starts kindergarten and my one-year-old’s first on his feet, which means big changes are on the horizon and memories are waiting to be made.

All products featured on ArtfulLiving.com are independently selected by our editors. We may earn commission on items you choose to buy. With the arrival of my son, we’ve become a family of four, and our days are filled with joy. Our kitchen takes center stage in our lives, where delicious meals simmer, memories are made and the occasional chaos unfolds. I hope your kitchen is the heart of your home, too.