Aerin Lauder: Living With Flowers
A dear friend gave me Aerin Lauder’s new book, “Aerin Lauder: Living with Flowers” for my birthday, and wow! Aerin has long been an inspiration (the absolute chicest boy mom!) and this book makes me adore her even more. A celebration of Aerin’s love of flowers, hundreds of glossy pages offer a generous peek into […]
Everything You need for a Delightful Spring Table
Spring in Dallas is brief, however such a lovely season. The days are often cool and sunny, of course there is the occasional spring shower, flowers bloom, and buds swell green and plump on trees and hedges. Overnight it seems the neighborhood blossoms into the most vibrant palette of colors, set against the backdrop of […]
Monogram Etiquette
Adding a monogram to goods, be it a beautiful linen napkin or set of travel packing squares adds a special and custom touch. To help you the next time you wish to monogram a gift or something for yourself, I created a simple guide with modern etiquette in mind.
How to Be a Fabulous Conversationalist
Do you love chatting with friends and colleagues, meeting new people, and light up at parties where you can bounce from one conversation to the next? Or do you find yourself searching for words and wishing you had a blueprint to navigate social situations and work events? Being a fabulous conversationalist enables you to create […]
Mark D. Sikes New Coffee Table Book: Forever Beautiful
Mark. D. Sikes’s much anticipated third book, Forever Beautiful, has finally arrived, and wow is it exquisite! A celebration of classic American design, the book showcases 12 incredible homes, one for each month of the calendar year. What I love most about his style and books, is the livability of his homes. While polished and […]
Back to School
As everyone jumps back into school this month and next, I wanted to share some of my favorite goodies for kids of all ages and moms. Many are tried and true products that our family loves (and have loved over the years) and hope you will too. I truly enjoy the rituals of getting ready […]
Summer Reading
Whether curling up with a beloved story on a rainy June afternoon, or delving into a captivating novel by the beach, there is something especially sweet about summer reading. Perhaps it’s the slower pace of the season, or the lingering warm days. Either way, I love enjoying a good book during summertime. A diverse stack […]
Easy Effortless Dresses
Photo by Jessica Haderlie Effortless and cool for warm days ahead, dresses are my wardrobe favorite most of the year, especially during the summer months. I love the versatility – you can elevate a dress with heels and jewelry or make it casual with strappy sandals – and how it instantly makes you feel polished […]
Elegant Glassware
What better way to celebrate a special occasion, welcome the weekend (or even just add a little effervescence to a Monday night) than a cheers with elegant glassware! Whether you love a refreshing paloma or sparkling water with a twist of lime, a pretty glass makes it that much more festive. When we traveled to […]
Decoding the “No Gift” Request
We have all been to a wedding or birthday party where the host requests no gifts, and so we graciously oblige, only to find that other guests have brought presents galore. I remember when our children were in preschool, there were a series of birthday parties we attended and the parents had specifically written on […]
Wonderous Wallpaper
We recently completed a massive home renovation project and had the joy of wallpapering several rooms (the playroom is next on our list!). While reserved for the most special spaces and rooms where you want to create a wow factor, wallpaper adds color, texture, and dimension, making a guest bath or dining room into a […]
Claiborne Swanson Frank’s Enchanting Home
A dreamy French country estate nestled in the bucolic neighborhoods of Greenwich, Connecticut, Claiborne Swanson Frank’s recently renovated home captures the true meaning of modern elegance.