“The first blooms of spring always make my heart sing.” – S. Brown Spring is in bloom and so are events, holidays and gatherings. I’ve been doing some spring browsing and wanted to share some of my fresh picks. A destination for spring shopping is Modatrova, an online collection featuring new and emerging designers, all… Read More
“I am Eloise. I am six. I am a city child. I live at The Plaza.” -Kay Thompson Last weekend was a dream come true taking our Eloise on her first trip to NYC. It seems like we’ve been planning her trip to The Plaza ever since she was a baby, and the time was… Read More
“Off to school we go Off to school we go We’ll grab our lunch and ride the bus With everyone we know It’s off to school we go” Next week we will have an official first grader and 2’s toddler. Even seeing it in writing it’s hard to believe! The summer has flown by filled… Read More
“May you never be too busy to stop and breathe under a palm tree.” – Unknown That is precisely what I did last week during our getaway to Palm Beach. This was our first visit to the beautiful Florida enclave, and we were thoroughly impressed with the entire area. Every inch is well maintained and… Read More
It might be early January, but I’m already leaning in to hearts, pink and all things Valentines. In fact, our family’s word of the year is “love,” and it seems like the right choice during this time of pandemics, politics and the like. We are feeling the love already and made a fun sweetheart breakfast… Read More
Do you get excited over feminine embellishments, chintz, chinoiserie wallpaper, perhaps a floral maxi or a beautifully set table? If so, you might identify with the Grandmillennial trend that has gained popularity with 20 and 30 somethings embracing classic style with a large dose of nostalgia. I first read about the trend in a 2019… Read More
“There are few things so pleasant as eating a picnic in perfect comfort.” -Somerset Maugham We are all getting creative finding ways to safely entertain during this unique time. Thankfully, the fall weather is comfortable to move things outdoors, and this week I teamed up with local florist, Perfect Petals, to host a pizza picnic… Read More
We made it to the end of the first week of school! 🎉 My little lovelies have truly had the best week meeting their new teachers, exploring their new classrooms and making new friends all while acclimating to new protocols and safety measures. It has been quite a transition after so much together time at… Read More
Anyone else observing cocktail hour more regularly this summer? A glass of rosé is usually my go to; however, these sweltering summer nights call for something more refreshing. A spritzer hits the spot – light, a little fizz and a chance to get creative by adding seasonal fruit. Tonight’s spritzer features berries and a little… Read More
When summer heat is at its worst, escaping to a higher elevation is a nice relief. We did exactly that this weekend and enjoyed a little time away in Highlands, NC, where the town slogan is “the height of happiness.” It delivers on that promise- from the charming downtown to the majestic mountain setting. We… Read More