To me, Memorial Day weekend kicks off the beginning of the laid-back days of summer…and I honestly couldn’t be more ready to welcome them with open arms. This weekend I’m powering down my laptop and leaving my phone on its charger in exchange for pool parties, feasts on the grill and uninterrupted time hanging out… read more
The Perfect Bite :: Triple Chocolate Scones
Scones have always been something of a staple on my parents’ breakfast table. My mother likes to bake a batch, store them in the freezer, and take two out at a time to pop in the oven for a perfectly warm breakfast treat. So I thought I’d return the favor by gifting my mom with… read more
DIY :: Lucky Charm Corsage
If I’m being completely honest, St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday that always sneaks up on me without warning… that is, of course, until I’m being pinched repeatedly as punishment for not wearing green. Well this year, I’m prepared! And so will be my friends be when I gift them these fun, whimsical lucky charm… read more
A Cheese Tasting Party… at épicerie
Remember back in September when we rounded up our 10 favorite cheese plates? Well our love for cheese is still going strong, and our commitment to our all-time favorite dish unfaltering. So when the owners of one of our favorite dining spots in town came knocking on our door with the idea to host a… read more
My Life, Styled :: Staycation
Is anybody else psyched that it’s March? Jen here, and the warm weather and longer days always remind me that it’s time to take a vacation… but with Aaron traveling so much this year, I actually found myself daydreaming about a couple days at home together more than any other exotic locales. A couple weekends… read more
Pretty Simple :: Blow Out 101
As a stylist and salon owner, I face pleading clients on a daily basis who are desperate to achieve salon-softness hair on their own. To their surprise, my response is always ‘me too!’… The way I recommend clients blow dry their hair at home is totally different than the way we stylists do it in the… read more
I’m With The Band
Jennifer here, already accused of taking this post way too seriously! But hey — after 12+ years of living in Austin and countless wristbands tucked in my scrapbook, I’ve learned a thing or two about surviving music festivals. And I’m not about to send you out there in a pair of espadrilles and tight jeans.… read more
Tuesday Tastings :: Blueberry-Lemon Coffee Cake
This weekend, in between the SXSW madness and hopping from panel to party and home again… I had a sudden urge to bake. Not sure what brought it on (other than my usual cravings for something sweet,) but I stole a couple hours away from the crowds, strapped Phoebe in her baby carrier and fired… read more
Monochromatic Monday :: Sunny Side Up
It’s the day after the first SXSW weekend, and I doubt I’m the only one who woke up craving eggs benedict followed by a long workout to sweat out all those margaritas. My panel on creating video for the web was yesterday morning – thanks so much to all of you who came out for… read more
Entertaining With :: Holli & Moses Thompson
Chelsea here, with a very special Entertaining with… all the way from the Virginia countryside. Two weeks ago I was welcomed into Holli and Moses Thompson’s fascinating historical home to photograph recipes and ingredients for Holli’s business, Nutritional Style. During my stay, in between snapping delicious food photos for her website, we captured a profile of their signature entertaining style as… read more
