Welcome to Quaintrelle | Lifestyle Blog by Brandi Baird

“A woman who emphasizes a life of passion, expressed through personal style, leisurely pastimes, charm, and cultivation of life’s pleasures.”

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  • Chronicles of My Pregnancy: First Trimester

    Pregnancy. It’s likely been the most wild experience I’ve had yet in life. After my miscarriage last year, I wanted time to heal and allow myself to consider having children as something that would possibly happen in the future. I… Continue reading

    Chronicles of My Pregnancy: First Trimester
  • Carbonara Recipe

    I missed the celebration yesterday of World Carbonara Day! I cooked this several weeks ago with store bought spaghetti, but I will definitely be making this with my new KitchenAid Gourmet Pasta Press. Carbonara is a traditional Roman dish that… Continue reading

    Carbonara Recipe
  • Moving with Ease

    As Spring finally appears to be upon us, I’m realizing this is the second year in a row that I will not be packing, moving, and unpacking. It’s been such a nice change for me to put down roots and… Continue reading

    Moving with Ease
  • Zuppa Toscana Recipe

    I remember going to Olive Garden as a teenager and wanting to work there solely for the free food. I loved the pasta entrees and the Chicken Parmesan, but my usual order was soup, salad and breadsticks. I would alternate… Continue reading

    Zuppa Toscana Recipe
  • Small Business Saturday

    With Small Business Saturday just around the corner, I’ve complied some of my favorite self-started businesses to shop from. Although some have grown into mega-successful companies they started out small – built on trust, loyalty and appreciation for their customers.… Continue reading

    Small Business Saturday
  • Pregnancy And Miscarriage

    While I am still processing the last two and a half months and all that has happened, I know it’s time to share my story. I first want to state that while I am sharing many details which could be… Continue reading

    Pregnancy And Miscarriage
  • BLT Dip Appetizer

    When I was asked to do a segment for live TV, I answered yes without really thinking about what I was getting into. I will share the link to the segment in this blog post once it airs, and I’m… Continue reading

    BLT Dip Appetizer
  • Arizona Travel Itinerary

    Arizona has been on my bucket list of US states to visit for many years. My mom moved to Phoenix as a teenager and went to high school there. I’ve seen so many amazing pictures from family, friends, and strangers… Continue reading

    Arizona Travel Itinerary