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Shawnie
@shawniekelley.bsky.social
Author • Travelista • Food Writer• Chef Instructor • Runner • Cats • Wanderlust Tours • Books: Insiders Guide to Columbus, Discover Cape Cod, Woman’s Guide: France, Historic Hotels of America
Oh how I love thee, ranunculus. 💐A sweet surprise from Dan - beautiful blooms from Sunny Meadows Flower Farm.

#sunnymeadows #sunnymeadowsflowerfarm #greenthumb #bouquet #cbuslife #614living #cbus #columbus #ohio #igcolumbus #discovercolumbus #ohiotheheartofitall #ralleykelley
May 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Rainy Sunday lunch with my guys at Littleton’s Market. Patio season is just around the corner!
🐟Blackened fish sandwich for moi
🐡Smoked salmon on everything brioche for Dan
🍔Smash burger and fruit for Gabe
#foodislove
April 3, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Rainy day run around the ‘hood… The redbuds and magnolias are bursting! 🩷 The Mallway looks springy and I was feeling sentimental as Madalyn has only two more months at Jones Middle School, then off to High School! 💛🖤 #lifeisgood
April 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM
I’ll be on a panel of nonfiction authors at the Ohioana Book Festival, Sat., May 3 (10a-5p)at the Ohioana Library. Free to the public! Come meet Ohio-based authors and pick up a few new books. #ohio #columbus #614
March 5, 2025 at 11:52 PM
I stumbled across these Lorena's Sweets cookie decorating kits, looking for alternative to coloring eggs this year. There are different fabulous collections. The Paris Couture kit feels like a grown-up version of my childhood fashion plates! 👠👜👛👗👒

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Paris Couture Cookie Decorating Kit | Lorena's Sweets
Evoke the elegance of Paris with our Couture cookie decorating kit. Let Lorena's Sweets inspire your imagination with our creative kits.
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February 28, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Ventured to Chile Verde at Polaris for southwestern New Mexican food (not TexMex-Mexican). Nice to see a really busy dinner hour! House margarita, Argentine Sauvignon Blanc. Pick-two entreés: chili relleno with green sauce & tamale filled with shredded beef & their tasty red sauce. #614eats #eatcbus
February 23, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I am obsessed with the Ginger Peach oolong tea from Zhi Tea which has bits of dried peach in the it! Last time we were in Austin, we had afternoon tea at The Driskill hotel, which served this fantastic local tea brand. If tea can taste pretty, this ginger peach is gorgeous! 🍑🔥
#tea #teatime #zhitea
February 20, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Gabe turns 9 today! For his birthday on Sunday, he chose a white chocolate almond raspberry #cake. The cakes are light and delicate, using a bunch of egg whites. The buttercream is spiked with melted white chocolate and amaretto then layered with raspberry preserves. #foodislove #livelaughlove
February 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM
I taught a Valentine’s class at The Mix (Cbus State) & everyone made exceptional beef Wellington, herbed fingerling potatoes, warm wilted greens salad, and brownie Bailey’s trifle. We’ve added a bunch of classes into May. So come join me! It’s a lot of fun! #columbus #614eats

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February 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Honored to be selected to participate in the Ohioana Book Festival held at the State Library of Ohio. Come chat with all sorts of Ohio-based authors in various genres. Book sales are managed by Book Loft of German Village, so the fest supports a fabulous local bookstore, too. May 3, 10 am-5 pm.
February 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM
A trip to Carfagna's Italian Market = carbs and meat. Lots of ravioli, sauce, filet mignon, sausages, and whoopie pies! #foodislove
February 2, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Happy birthday to the most loving, thoughtful, fun partner, father, and friend. I am so happy and grateful to share life with this incredible man. Looking forward to another year of adventures, family fun, fabulous food & living our best lives together. 🥳🎉🎁 Happy birthday, my love! ❤️ #ralleykelley
January 29, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Dinner at Khaab Indian Kitchen & Bar in Bexley. The entrees looked similar but tasted very different. We had Punjabi lamb and chicken Rogan Josh. We shared the chef's special stuffed naan and paneer pakora with dipping sauces. It was very filling, tasty, and hit the spot on a cold, dreary night.
January 21, 2025 at 12:03 AM
A Complete Unknown was sooo good, focused on a specific turning point in Bob Dylan’s early fame and his relationships with Woodie Guthrie and Pete Seeger. Timothée Chalamet is such a talent.
January 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM
We don’t usually do one-use advent calendars, but I couldn’t pass up this really cute Nutcracker themed Christmas tree. #lifeisgood #advent #adventcalendar #nutcraker #nutcrakerballet #christmas #christmastime #familyfun #ralleykelley #uaoh #614living #614life #columbus
December 3, 2024 at 4:17 PM
It’s a few days into advent, and it never gets old watching the kids excitement over opening the big wooden calendar, usually filled with candies. I adore the charming Tasha Tudor calendar’s little doors peeking into the wintry forest kingdom. #lifeisgood #christmas #tashatudor
December 3, 2024 at 4:13 PM
Random shots of our early Thanksgiving.
Observation: our family can PUT AWAY the mashed potatoes! #foodislove
November 24, 2024 at 7:34 PM
Looking forward to celebrating an early Thanksgiving with family. I was determined to have a feast this year and really appreciate the collective efforts to make it happen. Mandy and Brian came over to help put together the turkey, dressing, veg, and set up the dining room. #foodislove #columbus
November 23, 2024 at 12:51 PM
Insiders' Guide to Columbus, 3rd ed. by Shawnie Kelley.
Everything you need to know about the nation's 14th largest city. Whether pursuing an education, a new job, or relocating, this guide helps you to travel deeper into the fast growing Capital City of Ohio. Amazon: www.amazon.com/Insiders-Gui...
November 20, 2024 at 5:46 PM
Hi! I’m over here now. 🦋🙋🏻‍♀️👋🏻
November 20, 2024 at 1:40 PM