Happy weekend m’dears! I’m feeling happy and thankful on this sunny Saturday morning, thinking about a low-key couple of days hanging out with Adam and celebrating one of my bestie’s 30th birthdays. It was so much fun to finally be able to spill the beans earlier this week, and on Monday I’m looking forward to a… read more
Tag Archives: Wine
New Year’s Eve :: Wine & Cheese Party
Just when you thought the holiday festivities were winding down…it all starts ramping up again for the revelry of New Year’s Eve. Thought I’d share some inspiration from a holiday dinner party I hosted a couple weeks ago that embraces a slightly more rustic feel – I think it would be absolutely perfect for December… read more
DIY :: Poppin’ Bottles
The holidays just scream overindulgence, don’t they? It sounds crazy, but I’m almost at the breaking point where I’d be happy to not see another hors d’oeuvre or glass of wine for a very long time. As I attempt to turn the celebrating down just a few notches over the next couple of days, I figured I’d need… read more
Transformed :: Wood Plank Wine Rack
Happy Thursday, everyone! Claire here, and you might recall two weeks ago when I asked for your opinions on which wine rack design I should create. Well it certainly wasn’t an easy decision, but after much deliberation I set out to replicate wine rack #3 (and used a patterned, natural piece of wood for added interest).… read more
Transformed :: A Wine Rack DIY
Happy November! Since we’re all still dealing with costume and candy withdrawals, I (Claire) am dreaming up concepts for my next DIY to remind us that seasonal festivities are really just beginning. Since the upcoming holiday entertaining always calls for an abundance of wine, I thought… what better way to display a collection than with a… read more
Made for Each Other
Did you happen to catch us on Style Me Pretty earlier this week? Because we are still abuzz over it! With the help of flower extraordinaire, Kristen Caissie, we styled a wine tasting bachelorette party… with rosé, floral arrangements, and cheese plates all overflowing in girly abundance. Combined with dear friends, it all made for the… read more
Camille on Rue!
Yesterday I stopped by the Rue blog with inspiration for a breezy, outdoor dinner party…of which I plan to have as many as possible between now and October. Let the al fresco season begin!… read more
Love is in the Pair
When you think of wine pairings, what comes to mind? Cheeses, proteins, & seasons are the usual suspects, but flowers are typically left out of the equation. Recently a talented group of florists teamed up with Food and Wine magazine to challenge that, and their results provide us with unique examples of how flowers can… read more
Recipe for…Autumn in the Vineyard
Every September, I suddenly feel the urge to trade my crisp white wines for full-bodied reds, and the salads I crave all summer are pushed aside for something a bit more comforting. Today’s menu for a sumptuous harvest gathering is sure to put you in an autumnal mood… If you haven’t already checked out today’s… read more
Autumn in the Vineyard {on coco+kelley}
Isn’t there something positively thrilling about the first crisp nights of fall, when nothing’s more enticing than a cozy night in with friends? Today’s mood board is a sumptuous celebration of the season in deep shades of burgundy & bordeaux…and just so happens to be the perfect inspiration for a harvest gathering with a nod… read more
