You guys, how gorgeous is this super textural bun on Cristina? No beauty school needed to put this look together, all it requires is your run-of-the-mill ponytail, some bobby pins and a can of hair spray. I’m loving this do for an event that begs for something just a little more festive than your average… read more
In Season :: Lavender French 75
The French 75 is hands down my favorite cocktail, and this lavender version is just so lovely for spring. I snipped these little lavender flowers from my garden and simmered them down into a simple syrup, which sounds sort of romantic except that this lavender plant was swarmed with bees. I held a pair of scissors… 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
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
Tastemakers :: Flour Bakery
When I visited Flour Bakery’s Hope Williams and Greg Wilson, I didn’t expect to need to know a secret knock. Located above a bar on Red River in Austin’s gritty music district, Flour turns out flaky, buttery croissants, crusty artisan breads and deliciously nostalgic “reminiscents”— reimagined versions of the treats we loved as kids, but… 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
Tuesday Tastings :: Smoky Mango + Avocado Salsa
Yes, it’s true that I posted a different salsa recipe last Tuesday…and it’s also true that I took this photo after a glass and a half of pinot grigio before we kicked off a rousing game of Catchphrase with some friends last night (yeah…slightly out-of-focus.) But this smoky avocado and mango salsa was just too incredibly… read more
The Artist’s Studio :: Alyson Fox
SO excited about the collaboration we’re kicking off today with MSN, where we’re going behind-the-scenes and into the studios of three incredibly talented and totally original artists. I’m a longtime fan of all of them, so it’s been an exhilarating experience to see each artist’s creative process firsthand and hear about how they got their… 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
The Big Cover Up
For the last couple of years, I’ve proudly carried my iPhone “in the nude” (not me, the phone, silly!) and managed not to be converted by all the temptingly cute phone cases on the market. But I might have met my match with the just-launched collection of iPhone cases from Rifle Paper Co in four irresistible… read more
