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Author: Krissy Pellegriti | Deliberate Desires

Hi, I’m Krissy Pellegriti—author, blogger, and the creator of Deliberate Desires, a place dedicated to living with intention, clarity, and courage. Through personal reflections, The Deliberate Detour travel series, and stories from everyday life, I hope to encourage others to slow down, notice the beauty around them, and design a life they truly love—deliberately. Wife to Tom, we have nine grown kids, nana to ten grands and 2 more coming soon, lifelong learner, and believer that some of life’s greatest adventures begin with one small intentional step.

Softened, Not Shattered: You Are Sea Glass

July 12, 2026 ~ Krissy Pellegriti | Deliberate Desires ~ Leave a comment

What if the hardest seasons of your life aren’t breaking you—but gently shaping you into something more beautiful? Discover the quiet reminder hidden in a simple piece of sea glass.

A Small-Town Fourth in a 1954 Ford

July 11, 2026 ~ Krissy Pellegriti | Deliberate Desires ~ Leave a comment

Downtown Woodstock, Georgia ~ America at 250 “Sometimes love of country looks less like grand speeches and more like a family in an old truck, a Main Street lined with flags, and a child tossing candy with all the joy in the world.” Happy 250th America! 🇺🇸 Some days arrive already carrying a story. Flags … Continue reading A Small-Town Fourth in a 1954 Ford

Catalina Cucina: A Pretty New Spot Still Finding Its Rhythm

June 24, 2026October 11, 2026 ~ Krissy Pellegriti | Deliberate Desires ~ Leave a comment

Tom and I tried a beautiful new Italian restaurant in Woodstock, Georgia—an honest first visit with lovely promise, a few growing pains, and a dinner worth remembering.

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February 1, 2026October 11, 2026 ~ Krissy Pellegriti | Deliberate Desires ~ Leave a comment

This space has been a long time in the making.Deliberate Desires began as a quiet whisper in 2017 — and is finally coming to life.I’m so glad you’re here.

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