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
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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
Monochromatic Monday :: Spring Fling
I’ll admit — I’ve been holding on to that fabulous picture of Olivia Palermo since it was first published back in February! No palette is as definitively “spring” to me as pink and green. It’s the look of tennis courts, Masters jackets, freshly cut lawns, and graduation bouquets. (Did I mention preppy?) For interiors right… read more
Monochromatic Monday :: Mayo Mexicano
The first whispers of summer made themselves heard this weekend in Austin – I actually donned a bikini and caught up on magazines by the pool yesterday while Adam worked in the yard and Phoebe napped. (heaven.) The balmy weather arrives just in time to heat things up for Cinco de Mayo this weekend, and… read more
Our Cinco de Mayo Style…
Call us eager beavers, but we just couldn’t help ourselves… this week our team got together to celebrate Cinco de Mayo a few days early with sangria, maracas, mini tostadas and yes, Jenn’s chihuahua Guaps as our official mascot. True to my Austin roots, I like to stay “fiesta-ready” at all times, and between the… read more
Entertaining With :: Sheridan French
When it comes to freshening things up for spring, vibrant colors, energizing prints and ikat everything can instantly cheer up any mood and outfit. With that in mind, it’s no surprise that Sheridan French simply oozes effortless fun and style — as the brains behind a brand that’s all about eye catching prints in classic silhouettes, the girl has… read more
Monochromatic Monday :: Denim Daze
If you’ve been paying even the slightest bit of attention to the latest in fashion, you’ve probably noticed that denim is back, baby, and in a major way. In fact, as I type, I’m wearing denim cutoffs paired with a classic Levi’s jacket that I borrowed from Jenn (which I’m afraid she’ll have to tear from… read more
Mother’s Day Brunch with Hayneedle
It just dawned on me the other day that, not only will I be celebrating mine and Adam’s mom this Mother’s Day — I’ll actually be being celebrated as a mom, too! (Phoebe, hope you’re getting me something good…) I was looking back at my post from last Mother’s Day when I was 24 weeks pregnant,… read more
Monochromatic Monday :: Sweet Citrus
Last weekend Camille and I discovered the best lemonade we’d ever tasted: all natural, hand-crafted Lala’s Lemonade made right here in Austin! We sampled the lavender-infused variety, and I have to admit that ever since that first cold glass I’ve had citrus on the brain. Lemon, lime, orange, or grapefruit — a citrus palette always… read more
Entertaining With :: Bailey and Peter McCarthy
Nothing personifies entertaining in Houston quite like a dinner party that perfectly fuses Tex-Mex flavors with charming southern hospitality. So when I spotted a topped off margarita glass set beside antique crystal on Bailey McCarthy’s table, I couldn’t help but smile. You may know Bailey as the blogger behind Peppermint Bliss, the brains behind Biscuit… read more
