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SIX MORE SLEEPS + MY NEW FAVORITE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
We are still taking our time decorating the house with all of our Christmas favorites, but, I have to say, the best part of decorating this year was my little miss’s surprise when she walked in to her room and saw all these beautiful paper stars! I grabbed a few of these 12-packs and they…
LAST MINUTE GIFT IDEAS FOR THE KIDDOS
Hard to believe that Christmas is just a little more than a week away! Below are a few fun finds for kiddos that have landed heavily on my radar for my two! From a craft box and light up, old school roller skates, to a lego Defender, a vintage gumball machine and a drifting go…
RECREATING A FAVORITE TABLE SETTING FOR CHRISTMAS
I don’t know about you guys, but with Thanksgiving so late this year, my creative energy is waning with ten days less to prepare for ALL. THE THINGS. In an effort to stick to my promise to slow down and truly enjoy the Advent season, my little miss and I recreated a favorite table setting…
5 EASY, AMAZING WEEKNIGHT MEALS TO MAKE WHEN YOU’RE IN A COOKING SLUMP
We haven’t even gotten to Thanksgiving yet, but it’s undoubtedly the busiest time of the year already and I don’t know about you guys, but this is when I find myself running out of ideas for dinner every night. I love trying new recipes, but I’ll admit that this time of year is when I…
CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE 2024: FOR THE LADIES
Sharing a few pretty picks for the hostess/entertainer, design lover and homebody today! Whether you’re shopping for your momma, your bestie or just looking for some ideas for your own Christmas list, here is my roundup for this year! From a gorgeous burl wood tray and a chic throw to the most beautiful olive oil…
CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE 2024: FOR THE GUYS
I’m kicking off my Christmas gift guides with some ideas for the gents, since they are notoriously the hardest people on the list to shop for! Many of these are items I’ve bought in the past for my own hubby (or brothers or my dad) and there are a few on here that I’m considering…
A ROUNDUP OF THOUGHTFUL HOSTESS GIFT IDEAS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The holiday season is officially in full swing and I, for one, couldn’t be more excited to host! It really is the most wonderful time of the year and I always look forward to getting together with family, friends and neighbors. Just as important as the get togethers themselves, though, are the little gifts to…
HOW TO PAINT A LAMP SHADE
I’m in the middle of giving my entry a little refresh and one of the items on my list of to-do’s has been to replace the drum shades on the marble lamps currently residing on the table. I’ve been on the hunt for black empire shades and have lost count of how many I’ve ordered…
A SIMPLE BUT AMAZING CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE RECIPE
The holidays are right around the corner and it’s never a bad idea to have a quick and easy dessert recipe up your sleeve to bring along to dinner, get togethers or even cocktails with friends and family. This recipe is a favorite that my mom always whipped up super quickly and would bring along…
FAVORITE, ELEVATED ENTERTAINING + EVERY DAY BASICS
I have touched on this quite a bit in many blog posts, but over the years, I’ve pared down all of my every day and entertaining basics to pieces that are as beautiful as they are utilitarian – pieces that are perfect for every day, but also elevate special occasions and holidays effortlessly. Simple white…
CHIC, BUDGET-FRIENDLY DESIGN FINDS FROM A SURPRISING SOURCE
A couple days ago, a few design finds popped up into my feed while scrolling Instagram and I was shocked to discover they were from Bed, Bath and Beyond! Browsing big box retail chains is a lot like searching for a needle in a haystack , and if I’m being honest, it isn’t the first…
GET THE LOOK: SAG HARBOR SEA CAPTAIN’S COTTAGE
It’s no secret I have a mild love affair with the work of interior designer Steven Gambrel. If you guys have been hanging around here for a while, you know his sea captain’s cottage in Sag Harbor is an absolute favorite of mine, one that I am always drawing inspiration from and one that I’m…