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 …
When I’m stumped on what to gift someone, I usually resort to things I would love to receive myself. Some of these items such as the Le Labo perfume, Rodial lip balm and Karuna Face …
It’s at this time of year I’m so thankful that I have some key products on auto ship. The last thing I want to do is run out the door to pick up dog food, cleaning supplies …
The last couple of years, we’ve been eating practically every meal out of a bowl. To me, the presentation of the food is simply more appealing. Many of my favorite restaurants serve food this way, so I was inspired …
During the holiday season, I like to keep a selection of cheese, crackers, and spreads on hand for any last minute entertaining. I wrote about a Bruschetta Bar before and refer back to that post …
I don’t know if there’s a shade of green I don’t like. I find beauty even in the dullest, murkiest shades. It’s easy to add a touch to an outfit for a pop of unexpected freshness – like …
Every now and then, I like to step away from my tried and true methods for entertaining and get a jolt of inspiration from something new. Relais & Châteaux’s The Art of Entertaing is certainly food …
Four simple words sum up my thoughts today… Thanks – I’m thankful for time spent with family and friends throughout the year. This is the first time celebrating Thanksgiving without my youngest son while he is studying …
I love when a friend shares with me a favorite Instagram account or an inspiring blog, so I thought I’d do the same here. With 866,000 Instagram followers, you may already follow Our Food Stories, so this …
Is there anything better than walking into a space and being swept away by an intoxicating fragrance? The scent of a home is often the first impression one has so it should be a reflection …
These beautifully shot photos of Miranda Brooks home and garden are just a few from a new Rizzoli book, In Bloom: Creating and Living with Flowers by Ngoc Minh Ngo. Inspired by ways people connect flowers with their …
I am beyond thrilled the Jenni Kayne store has found a home in Newport Beach. It’s a perfect fit. The location couldn’t be better either situated in the charming atmosphere of the newly redeveloped Lido …
My obsession with the ceramic bowl in my previous post on salads actually stems from my recent trip. One of the restaurants in England where we dined, used solely pristine, white tableware with the surprise of an …