Given the amount of time I spend on Pinterest, I take pride in knowing the latest in handmade weddings, sought-after ingredients and genius DIY projects… and tend to think that there isn’t a craft or creative trend out there I haven’t seen. So when Elizabeth Messina came to us with these gorgeous photos she shot of an… read more
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Weekend Notes
Morning you guys — happy weekend! Do y’all go through phases where you feel more inspired than usual…when you just can’t get enough of new ideas, novel projects and things of beauty? The last few days have been like that for me. If you follow me on Pinterest, you might have noticed a bit of a… read more
DIY :: Beaded Summer Skewers
There’s no arguing the fact that when it comes to stylish entertaining, the smallest details can make a big impact. At our Cinco de Mayo fiesta last week, guests kept oohing and aahing over the fun, festive skewers we used to serve fresh watermelon with feta cheese. And I’ve got to admit, there’s no better… read more
DIY :: Jumbo Papel Picado
I think we can all agree that these days, no party is complete without a photo booth backdrop… no exceptions! So if you caught our (slightly premature) Cinco de Mayo celebration last week, you may have spotted the giant papel picado backdrop we all hammed it up in front of. Believe it or not, this idea… read more
Weekend Notes & April Snapshots!
Last night, Adam and I were talking about how eventful the last several months in our lives have been, both personally and professionally. We looked back over some major milestones that have happened for our businesses, and big changes that have happened with our families and friends…but then we both agreed without hesitation that it… read more
Guide to Austin Shopping
{clockwise: jm drygoods, spartan, tesoros, nannie inez} After the success of Camille’s restaurant guide we published last spring, requests started coming in for a guide to Austin shopping as well. As with the restaurant guide, we weren’t able to include all of our favorites here… there are simply too many great locally owned shops in… read more
What’s Your Guest-of-the-Wedding Style?
If there’s one item I’ve shopped for relentlessly year after year, it’s that ever-elusive perfect dress to wear to a wedding. For many of us, weddings have become one of the only times as adults that we really get to wear something formal. It’s fun to get dressed up, but with so many guidelines to… read more
Bring It Home :: California Dreaming
Palm trees, Skittle-colored hotels and sundrenched festival goers have taken over my Instagram feed, and I (Cristina) am totally feeling the Coachella envy. It’s enough to make a girl want to don a fringed kimono and hop the next plane to Cali! Or take a cue from Bri Emery’s LA pad and create a happy… read more
Transformed :: Take a Seat
Claire here, and if the warm weather is inspiring you to get outdoors and be creative, this cheery DIY project is for you. It’s a bit more involved than my gold brick bookends from last month, but the end result is one that’ll totally transform an entryway or cozy nook in your house. Two weeks ago… read more
DIY :: Solo Cup Succulents
Since this season is all about laid back, on-a-whim entertaining, our new partnership with Solo Cup couldn’t have been timed more perfectly. And when the brand challenged us to create a DIY using one of their products, it didn’t take long to come up with a concept that’s as perfect for hostess gifting as it is for… read more
