A Little Beer Talk

In honor of International IPA Day, we put together Matt’s recommendations for finishing the summer out right before the Octoberfests & Pumpkin beers hit the shelves (a bit too prematurely in our opinion) plus answering a very tough question. Started in 2011, IPA Day was created to connect hop loving breweries and craft beer enthusiasts alike. And to give us all […]
Brunch It Up – Where BirchBarn Brunches

Brunch. It’s one of my favorite activities to participate in. Especially in the summer. On a patio. With a brunch drink in hand. In my case, it’s usually three drinks; water {for hydration}, coffee {because I have a 1.5 year old wild child}, and a bloody mary, {because its salty, delicious, and has olives. And vodka}. […]
To the Dads

Here’s to you, Fathers of BirchBarn Designs. Bob: Thank you for passing your ultimate deal finding skills on to Matt. Jim: Thank you for teaching Jenna to “walk it off” even when not on the sports field. Aaron: Thank you for teaching Nora how to throw herself fearlessly, without warning onto any seemingly soft object. Matt: Thank you for being […]
The Wedding Registry: Dare to Defy or are Guests Married to the List?

Here we are fresh into wedding season and once again, pondering the age-old (or at least as old as 1924 when wedding registries came in vogue thanks to Marshall Field’s) question: Is it bad practice to give a gift that is not on a couple’s wedding registry? A quick return of a Google search revealed […]