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 …
My Favorite Color Year-Round
The Art Of Entertaining – Relais & Chateaux
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 …
Thanks…Gobble…Give…Wish
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 …
Sharing My Favorites…Our Food Stories
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 …
A Candle Free Roundup Of Scents For The Home
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 …
In Bloom
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 …
New In Town…Jenni Kayne
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 …
Sharing A Find…Quitokeeto
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 …
Summer Cravings
It has been very warm this week which leaves me less than interested in cooking. Instead, I’m craving cool salads to assemble with a mix of fresh ingredients like the above. I’ll give these recipes a try to mix …
Checking In After Checking Out
I’ve just returned from vacation and now am playing catch up with magazines, editorials, blogs and news. I truly checked out for a few weeks, skipping emails on what’s new in stores and what’s trending. Road …
The Scent Of Summer
Is there anything better than a long summer day at the beach followed by cocktails and dinner al fresco? Mate Gallery is capturing that feeling in a scent, Sun Burn, infused with cedar, sandalwood, jasmine …
Cool Headquarters
James Perse is the epitome of the sophisticated California surf culture he’s helped create in his 20 years in business. A business, whose start in selling t-shirts, has expanded to collections for men, women, and the home. His …
A Taste Of Greece
There are some beautiful pictures of Princess Tatiana of Greece in the July issue of Vogue Espana to promote the upcoming release of her cookbook, A Taste Of Greece. The editorial was shot on location at The …
Bandera’s Macho Salad
One of my all time favorite salads is Bandera’s Macho Salad. Earlier this year, the Hillstone Restaurant Group shared many of their popular recipes with Bon Appétit, posted here, but the Macho Salad wasn’t included. I …
Source: photo: Crispy Terriyaki
California Style
I’m not sure if there’s anyone who epitomizes the laid back California look as well as Kendall Conrad. She’s another, like Rose Udiake, whose design aesthetic is equally stunning carried between her home and personal style. …
Eight Hillstone Recipes in Bon Appetit
I’m lucky to have four of the Hillstone Restaurant Group’s restaurants within a five-mile radius of home. I’m a big fan of Gulfstream, R&D Kitchen, Bandera and Houston’s…all long time local favorites. At each location, there are …
Source: PHOTOGRAPHED BY EVA KOLENKO
Ines de la Fressange in Elle Decor
A new book, Parisian Chic City Guide, by Ines de la Fressange is filled with the style icons favorite addresses and sources in Paris. As a fashion designer, ambassador for L’Oreal, consultant to Roger Vivier, …
Insta-Inspo 1.23.16
I haven’t done an Instagram Inspiration post lately, so here’s the first one for 2016! It’s impossible for me not to be mesmerized by the blizzard on the east coast this weekend. Being a so-cal native, …
My 2016 To Do List
Rather than a New Year resolution, I’m making this my to do list for 2016. Some are one and done projects, others are long term commitments. All are feasible. Decor…It’s time to freshen up some …
Ellsworth Kelly 1923-2015
My very first post for A Note On Style was on the simple, timeless plant drawings by Ellsworth Kelly. He passed away on Sunday at the age of 92. The scope of his work went …
Christmas Break
I’ve been wrapping up the last of holiday shopping, planning the menu, finalizing the table decor and haven’t found a free moment to blog. UPS just delivered a pile of boxes I’ll need to sort through …
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Gathering Inspiration…
I’m a little behind this year with everything to do with Christmas. Getting the decor, shopping, and menus together is a big task, even though I enjoy it all. I ran across this table setting on …
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This Year’s Wreath
Love how the pale eucalyptus and faded juniper berries add a softness to this beautiful wreath. I’m using this as my inspiration for this year’s front door decor.
Source: photo: Alice Lane
Byredo Seasonal Scents
I enjoy finding a new scented candle each holiday season. I love almost all the scents from Byredo so I’ll start my search there with the three seasonal additions to their permanent line. Cassis, Prune …