One of my favorite things about Instagram is discovering people all over the world who I would otherwise never come across. One such recent find is London artist and designer Lucinda Wharton. She shares drop …
Source: @lucindawhartonartist
Until this summer, I hadn’t visited Napa Valley for close to thirty years. It’s hard to believe given that it’s less than a two-hour flight. Boy, have I been missing out. Not only is the …
Source: photos: Sam’s Social Club, all others personal
I’m excited to be guest posting again on Paloma Contreras’ beautiful blog, La Dolce Vita. Today, I’m sharing details on one of my favorite summer pasttimes – entertaining al fresco. A recent evening in the garden of …
Even though summer doesn’t officially end until mid-September, August has always felt like the month when things wind down. So, I want to embrace all the best of the season before shifting gears to take on …
I dropped by the Jenni Kayne store last week to meet Pamela Salzman and pick up her new book, Kitchen Matters. She shares her mantra of eat well, live well, be well in the extensive compilation of …
I posted a story on Instagram about a macramé class I took on Sunday. Since not all of you follow Instagram, and because people have asked me about the details, I wanted to share it here …
When I’m spending any amount of time outdoors, I rely on four items to protect me from the sun. The term essentials is used often, but it’s absolutely appropriate here. Growing up in southern California, I spent my …
I’ve always loved this painting by American Impressionist Childe Hassam. He so beautifully captured the patriotic mood and energy of the Fourth of July 1916 in New York. “As America planned to enter World War I, …
We have spent the majority of the last ten years away from home on the Fourth of July. Both of our sons played club volleyball and the National Championship always overlapped with the holiday. We’ve …
Summer is essentially in full swing which for me means spending more time outdoors, planning easy alfresco dinners, and taking the time to read and unwind. Specifically, I’ve got these things on my mind… I …
Source: FROM TOP: Serena & Lily / Wanderlust / Gregory Harris/British Vogue / Beek / Lonny
I’m thrilled to be guest posting today on Paloma Contreras’ beautiful blog, La Dolce Vita. I have followed Paloma for years and love the exquisite interiors and stylish finds she shares with her readers. We’ve connected through blogging …
I’ve been attracted to earthy, organic-looking pottery the last few years, but never really visualized it integrated well in my home. A visit to England last summer changed that and I’ve been obsessed with finding …
Earlier this year, a friend introduced me to this soup recipe from Gwyneth Paltrow’s “It’s All Easy” cookbook. It’s literally just a few ingredients, that I usually have on hand, and it takes no time …
Source: Photo: Ditte Isager / It’s All Easy
Earlier this year, when I initially started planning a trip to Charleston, I had no idea it was such a foodie town. I expected a well-preserved, historic, charming city and that absolutely rang true. …
Source: Photos courtesy of Little Jack’s Tavern: Neighborhood / 167 Raw / FIG / The Ordinary
I try to live a clean life with attention to diet, fitness, health and beauty products, so I was intrigued by Gwyneth Paltrow’s inaugural In Goop Health summit. I thought it would be a good opportunity …
I’m intrigued with many of the workshops that have been popping up everywhere lately. From floral design to pottery making, they are very specialized and cater to a growing market of people interested in tapping into their creative …
Source: top photo: Floret Flowers
Living in southern California, I’m not privy to all the latest and greatest restaurants in New York, so I asked for referrals from friends. I was thrilled with their suggestions and am happy to share with …
Source: Le Coucou (self); Augustine; Gemma; Sant Ambroeus; Mr. Porter: The Waverly Inn
My husband and I have become completely devoted to British television. We’ve watched all the highly recommended shows and then some. We love the authentic casting of characters and the way the storylines slowly develop and …
Source: Photography: Mary McCartney / ©Vogue UK
You may have noticed there’s been a movement brewing over the last few years for hand-picked, fresh from the garden, meandering floral arrangements. An article in T Magazine says we’re in the midst of a floral revolution. Scrolling …
Source: Top photo via Sarah Winward
I stumbled upon a handful of beautiful landscape photos on Pinterest only to realize they were all from Janice Parker Landscape Architects. That, of course, led me to the firm’s website, where every single project was breathtaking and on …
When I was thinking about what I wanted to post this week, I decided to close out the year with this photo. I took it on our family vacation this summer in England. It captures the mood …
photo: Gardenista Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!
When my boys were old enough to write, they started making handmade cards for birthdays and holidays. Inside, they included an elaborate “coupon” redeemable for some favor, activity or chore. It was always very simple …
In keeping with my December countdown of sharing favorites, I’m going off the style route to recommend several television series I’ve watched this year that have kept me thoroughly entertained. Coincidently, the majority of them are …