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
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10 Best :: Taco Recipes
How do we love tacos? Let us count the ways… but then again, it’s virtually impossible to quantify. With Cinco de Mayo just two days away, we thought we’d dust off our recipe collection for some of our all time favorites. If you’re entertaining this Sunday (or any time this summer), we love the idea… read more
DIY :: Beaded Summer Skewers
There’s no arguing the fact that when it comes to stylish entertaining, the smallest details can make a big impact. At our Cinco de Mayo fiesta last week, guests kept oohing and aahing over the fun, festive skewers we used to serve fresh watermelon with feta cheese. And I’ve got to admit, there’s no better… 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
Monochromatic Monday :: And the Oscar Goes To…
Final voting for this year’s Oscars ends tomorrow (this is the first year that members of the Academy can vote online… weird, huh?), and this Sunday I’ll definitely be tuning in to see the winners…as well as the dresses (good and bad), bling and beauty looks. Between you and me, the red carpet is kind… read more
Style in Spades :: New Year’s Eve Soirée
I always feel a little blue right after Christmas, packing away the decorations until next December and marveling at how quickly the season passed by. But then I remember: New Year’s Eve! And all the sparkle, glitz, fun and decadence that awaits on this one last chance of the year to party! I’ll never forget my favorite… read more
Pretty Simple :: Party Worthy Looks
It’s official: the holidays are in full swing and that means a calendar full of holiday parties. With those fabulous fetes come a handful of opportunities to kick your day-to-day look up a notch and try something new, so today I wanted to share some holiday makeup inspiration along with some do’s and don’t for… read more
Grilled Pizza Night
If you’ve been reading for a while, you’re probably well aware of my deep affection (obsession?) with grilling pizzas. It’s become mine and Adam’s favorite way to spend an evening, and over the last couple of years we’ve mastered our technique and experimented with topping combinations ranging from butternut squash & blue cheese to thai chicken… read more
The Iconic Hostess :: Cher Horowitz
So, I know what you’re thinking: is this like a Noxzema commercial or what? But seriously, I actually have a great party plan for you in September. That’s right, Ana here and we’re throwing a back to school bash with my favorite high school student of all time, Cher Horowitz. I had way too much… read more
