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
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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
Bring it Home :: Gotta Go Glam
Cristina here, hoping you all had a Merry Christmas! One major holiday down… the next is right on the horizon. There’s no better excuse than New Year’s Eve to bring a little glam into our lives, and our cocktail sesh at drink.well has me totally inspired to set up a pretty drink station and play bartender for… read more
Christmas Morning Brunch (The Video!)
Did you guys catch this morning’s Christmas Brunch we hosted with kate spade new york? It’s full of all my favorite things: tiny pancakes, pretty presents and lots of sparkles and champagne. Can’t wait you to see it come to life – and yes, it really was as fun and delicious as it looks. Hope you enjoy,… read more
In Season :: Kale & White Bean Crostini
‘Tis the season for holiday parties to begin… I don’t know about you but I (Jeanine) am still pretty darn full from Thanksgiving. So today I thought I’d offer up a healthy holiday appetizer idea. Of course, healthy still has to taste really good, so here’s what I did to make these little bites delicious:… read more
The Iconic Hostess :: Margot Tenenbaum
Hello readers! It’s me, Ana, back with this month’s Iconic Hostess column featuring my favorite melancholy icon, Margot Tenenbaum. From her Goodie hair barrettes to her smudgy black eyeliner, Margot is, for me, the quintessential Wes Anderson female: smart, shy, eclectic, secretive and oddly glamorous. She oozes cool and I can’t get enough. If you… 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
The Iconic Hostess :: Amelie
Bonjour mes amis! I hope your passport is up to date because today we’re taking a little trip to Paris (you don’t mind, do you?). I (Ana) remember the first time I saw Amélie—it was in one of my favorite old movie theatres that has since closed down, with a bucket full of buttery popcorn… read more
Pinned Down :: Memorial Day
Last week I was putting in some long overdue Pinterest hours, when I came across this beautiful shot of ripe berries artfully arranged in crisp white cones, and I suddenly got the feeling. You know the one… when all your past summer memories come flooding in and you get butterflies thinking about all the outdoor… read more
The Iconic Hostess :: Jane Birkin
Ana from Grown Up Shoes here, back with a punch of pastels just in time for seasonal soirées. When concepting this party, I envisioned an icon of the flower child era with a serious penchant for style, and Ms. Birkin fits the bill beautifully. I love the idea of celebrating warmer weather, daylight savings and the beautiful… read more
