All In the Details
We have been renovating and decorating our home for almost a decade, and I have come to learn that a house that feels beautiful, warm, inviting, and truly personal is created through layers of thoughtful detail and design – think every one of Nancy Meyer’s homes in her movies. It’s the layers that add charm, […]
The Cutest Kids Swimwear for Sunny Days
There are certain brands that become part of your family memories — the pieces you pack year after year for beach vacations, pool days, and long summer afternoons in the backyard. For our family, Minnow has been one of those brands from the very beginning. I love buying from small businesses, and as a Newport […]
An Elevated Easter Edit
Easter embodies everything I adore about spring, from pastels and blossoming gardens to bright sunny days and enchanting florals. Nature comes alive during the spring, bursting with color, life and hope, and offering inspiration to us all. Devoted to my love of this season and holiday, here is a curated list of beloved goods to […]
How to Be a Gracious Guest
Being a gracious guest, whether as a party guest or weekend visitor, always goes back to the cornerstone of etiquette: making your host feel appreciated and respected. Yes, you of course want to have lovely table manners and bring a hostess gift, however the most important part of etiquette centers on the simple notion of […]
Inspiring Autumn Table Linens
Fall has finally arrived, and with it, the hallmark traits of this festive season. Temperatures begin to cool, days grow shorter, and leaves turn vivid shades of crimson, marigold, and amber, creating an autumnal rainbow of fall foliage. This is the perfect time for fall entertaining, whether having friends over for a dazzling dinner party, […]
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 […]