Lauren Thomas began writing The Modern Hippie Table after her journey as a lifestyle blogger inspired a philosophy of empowering women, reinventing their passion for the home, and having fun in the kitchen. Whether Lauren is cooking with new flavors or setting the scene for a beautiful evening, her recipe for merging good food and gorgeous surroundings has always resulted in memorable conversations and lifelong memories. Lauren lives in south Florida with her architect husband, two teenage children, and their Shar Pei pup Simon. You can follow Lauren on Instagram and Facebook @the.modern.hippie.way and on her website at www.themodernhippiway.com.