TIPS 11 Things To Do (and See) On Martha’s Vineyard
TIPS 11 Things To Do (and See) On Martha’s Vineyard 30 Comments This past week, when the skies were blue and the days were sunny, we took a trip to Martha’s Vineyard. (total aside: I have to tell you this before I begin to prose on about Martha’s Vineyard and forget. I am in the middle of THE BEST BOOK....
FASHION 17 Summer Fashion Finds
FASHION 17 Summer Fashion Finds 13 Comments // pink embroidered lobster dress // green shirt with tiny golfers // I may or may not have mentioned it before, but I love reality television. I watch it all. The Real Housewives of Everywhere. Survivor. Amazing Race. And one of my favorites that I’ve watched for years, Southern Charm. Have you ever...
BOOKS How To Host a Book Themed Shower
BOOKS How To Host a Book Themed Shower 33 Comments Looking for ideas to host a book themed shower? Here are decor, food, games and party favor ideas for a shower that’s all about books. If you have met me for five minutes, you know how much I love a good book. I write them. You can see all my...
TIPS Growing Hydrangea In Texas: Simple Tips
TIPS Growing Hydrangea In Texas: Simple Tips 12 Comments Love hydrangea, but not sure how to get started? Here are some ideas and inspiration and simple tips for growing hydrangea in Texas. Hydrangeas are shade-loving, easy-to-grow flowers that are a great addition to any garden and home. See how hydrangea in Texas can thrive. // this amazing blue and white...
HOUSE Kitchen Island Decor for Summer
HOUSE Kitchen Island Decor for Summer 20 Comments Looking for ideas for kitchen island decor for summer? Here’s a simple idea you can put together in minutes. I’m sitting here waiting for my fake tan to dry, hoping the air conditioning will get fixed soon. (total aside: if you are from Texas, you literally shivered at that non-airconditioning statement.) And...
7 Stylish Ways to Decorate a Dough Bowl for Any Season
Dough bowls aren't just for baking — they make a stunning centerpiece for any room.Looking for simple ideas on how to decorate a dough bowl? Here are several ideas to decorate throughout the year. I have a giant dough bowl that makes its way around the house.Affectionately called the rowboat by my husband.I adore it and it gets on...
Le Doyenné Restaurant & Guesthouse: Farm-to-Table Dining & Design
To be filed under the perfect overnight adventure from Paris: Le Doyenné is a destination restaurant and farm—with guest rooms—on the grounds of Château de Saint-Vrain. It’s a culinary lab for Australian chefs Shaun Kelly and James Henry, both of whom have made a splash in their adopted country: Kelly served as head chef at the Australian Embassy in Paris;...
Bright London Bathroom Design: Sunshine Bath Inspiration
Ever since we featured The Rose, a new hotel in the seaside town of Deal in East Kent, England, we’ve been thinking of the boldly colorful rooms and baths designed by Harding & Read and stylist Michelle Kelly. The retro-looking bath in Room Seven, a botanical-inspired guest room, particularly caught our attention with its vintage mint green fixtures and French...
Craft Room Makeover Before and After Using the 2024 Color of the Year
Ready for a fresh start in your creative space? See how a dated craft room gets a stunning makeover using Sherwin-Williams’ 2024 Color of the Year.In our house at the top of the stairs through the hallway and behind a 100-year-old door is a room tucked into the corner of the house.It’s been many things over the years.A playroom.A bunk...