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
Tag Archives: Design
Featured Shop :: Cox & Cox
Even before I became a mom last year, I’ve always been drawn to kids’ crafts, games & clothing that capture the whimsy and magic of childhood – those items that take you back to what it really felt like to be a kid. I stumbled upon UK-based Cox & Cox a few weeks ago and… read more
Mark & Graham Challenge :: A Crimson Holiday
Narrowing down the palette for my holiday table is always a bit of a conundrum: I adore a crisp, snowy white look… but then again, nothing’s cozier than tartan plaid… and I’m always a sucker for an evergreen palette that lets me incorporate lots of classic boxwood. Which is why it’s so fun to get… read more
7 Best :: Simple Summer Tables
I go crazy over summer fashion and summer entertaining for the same reason: with both, the less fuss and more bare bones, the better. And how can you not love styling and setting a table that requires as little effort as possible to achieve a fabulous final product? I’ve got a few low key gatherings coming… read more
Bring it Home :: Fancy Fixtures
With mid-century modern and contemporary design so en vogue these days, I (Cristina) sometimes feel like we forget to pay our respects to some of the classics. So with today’s installment of Bring it Home, I decided to draw inspiration from a sparkling decor piece that’s always in style: the crystal chandelier. Though the ornate fixtures are… read more
More From Mae
How’s everyone’s Sunday going? I (Chanel) don’t have any big plans, just looking forward to catching up on some long overdue reading and relaxing. My Google Reader is practically overflowing with the best of the blogosphere from the week and I can’t wait to get caught up on it all. Though I’m slightly out of… read more
Do You Dare :: Colossal Cacti
Happy Wednesday you guys! Michelle here with this week’s daring design challenge, kicked up with a major dose of southwestern spice. I’m totally inspired by cacti’s rugged exterior and visual impact, and these oversized versions take “house plant” to an entirely new level. Follow the jump to view some radical interpretations in a roundup of amazing… read more
DIY :: Gold Confetti Runner
When I was younger, I hated setting the table for dinner parties (my mother can attest to it). Funny how our tendencies change, isn’t it? These days, I can imagine very few things that get my creative juices flowing more than designing a fabulous table, then setting it just in time to show off to friends… read more
The Byrd Collective :: The Cream
In case you’ve lost track of the date, The Cream is right around the corner, and we’ve been quite the busy birds preparing for it! The much anticipated wedding event will be in Austin on January 22nd, and we (The Byrd Collective) couldn’t be more excited to be part of the carefully curated crop. Though… read more
Bring it Home:: Exotic Entryway
We all have that area in the house that’s lacking in decor… it might be an entryway, a nook or an entire wall that fails to inspire. So if you’re like me (Cristina), and have resolved to finally tackle the project, I thought we could start the week with a little inspiration to give us a jump… read more
