Despite all of the peplums and pencil skirts, a-line dresses and silky tops in the world, sometimes nothing is better than your favorite jeans and a great t-shirt. I’ve been traveling for jobs a ton lately, and when it comes to packing, I love to choose things that don’t have to be dry cleaned and… read more
Tuesday Tastings :: Moroccan Chicken Tagine
It used to be that if I was reading a recipe that called for a couple of exotic ingredients I didn’t normally keep in my pantry, I tended to pass, assuming it would be overly complicated. But lately, I’ve rediscovered that there’s a total joy in experimenting with unfamiliar ingredients, cooking with new techniques and… read more
Monochromatic Monday :: Summer at Sea
This weekend marked the first few days that have actually felt like summer to me, and thanks to temperatures in the mid-nineties, I’ve got a mild sunburn to prove it. People gripe about the heat in Texas, but as a native I have to say that I relish every moment of blazing sun (crazy, I know). My… read more
The Artist’s Studio :: Roadhouse Relics
We only need four letters to describe the final featured guest in our MSN artists series: COOL. Neon pop artist Todd Sanders of Roadhouse Relics is busy these days making hand-weathered signs for people like Shepard Fairey, Johnny Depp, and Billy Gibbons (even Google commissioned a piece for their headquarters!) so we were beyond thrilled… read more
On My Nightstand
It’s funny how sometimes, there’s nothing I’d rather do than dive into an engrossing novel to unwind…and other times (like this month), I’m totally in the mood for nonfiction works that enrich my body, mind and spirit. I’ll be heading to LA and Aspen during the next few weeks, and I’m loading up my iPad… read more
10 Best :: Splendid Summer Tables
At its heart, summertime is really all about feeling carefree, and this year I’m determined to carve out entire days when I turn off my laptop and just hang out with family and friends. I’m already planning a couple of hot weather shindigs that involve jumping in the pool and firing up the grill, so… read more
Transformed :: Copper Pipe Wall Sconce
Hi, my name is Claire, and I’m a lighting addict. If there’s one home accessory I can’t get enough of, it’s a good light fixture… but of course, this addiction often comes at the expense of my poor wallet. Today’s fun and seriously easy project will add interest to any room that’s needing some extra light. The swiveling… read more
In Season :: Spring Pea & Feta Pasta
Jeanine here, excited to chime in after Camille’s post earlier this week about kitchen staples. Today I’m sharing this super easy recipe that uses of one my favorite staple ingredients: dijon mustard. I just love the tangy kick it adds to salad dressings, avocado sandwiches, grilled salmon… I could go on and on. For this… read more
Moroccan “Date Night” with Hayneedle
Adam and I have been talking lately about how much we’d love to visit Morocco someday in the not-too-distant future, so when Hayneedle asked me to design my dream “date night at home,” I thought a bohemian-inflected Moroccan theme would be just the ticket. I can’t believe we’ve been married almost four years, and without… read more
Tastemakers :: Hops & Grain Craft Brewers
Apparently there’s a lot more to making beer than I ever knew. I suppose I never gave it much consideration, opening bottles and cans on hot summer days without a second thought. Feeling there was more to this beer thing, I met up recently with Josh Hare at his Austin-based Hops & Grain Brewery for… read more
