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Articles from Camille
A Low-Key Dinner Party in Camille’s Blooming Backyard
For the past month, every time I step outside my back door I feel immediately transported to the South of France. It’s all thanks to a weeklong trip that Adam and I took to St. Tropez in June six years ago, where we got inspired by our hotel’s endless walls of blooming jasmine vines, then […]
Grilled Octopus with Almond, Pepper & Raisin Chutney
I’m obsessed with grilled octopus and whenever I see it on a restaurant menu, I have to order it. But I’d always been a little intimidated to make it at home, until I read my friend Gaby’s recipe for octopus tacos in her genius new cookbook, and decided to try it myself. I couldn’t believe […]
A Beachy Memorial Day Dinner Party
The countdown to summer has begun, and I consider Memorial Day weekend to be the official kickoff. This year, since my birthday happens to fall the day after, we’re inviting friends for a dinner party on the back patio with food coming straight off the grill and a “bare feet required” dress code. When our […]
The One Email Hack That’s Helped Me Be More Present
We talk quite a bit around here about cleaning up our social media habits in order to be more present, healthy, and not fall prey to the rabbit hole of the endless scroll. But during a recent 48-hour “digital detox” (more on that soon), I realized how much of my mental energy is also consumed […]
What I’m Reading & Notes from Mother’s Day Weekend
Morning, friends! Hope y’all are having a wonderful weekend. Ours has been full of lazy hours by the pool with the kids, running errands around town, and sunset rosé with a few good friends. In other words, it’s feeling like summer, and I couldn’t be happier about it. This Mother’s Day is extra special in […]
DIY Peanut Butter Apple Cookies
photographed by chanel dror These are the perfect snack because they look and feel like a cookie… but it’s a healthy apple slice in disguise! Perfect for satisfying those afternoon cravings for something naughty without the guilt. We slathered on peanut butter “frosting,” then let everyone choose their favorite toppings. Continue reading the full story […]
5 Anti-Aging Upgrades I’m Making Before My Next Birthday
photos by kristen kilpatrick So far, my thirties have been all about discovering balance, trying new things, and finding deeper levels of inner confidence — in other words, the best decade of my life so far. That said, my birthday next month marks the move from “early” to “mid,” and it’s officially not too early to […]
What to Wear for a Fancy Dinner at Lenoir
photos by kristen kilpatrick It’s no secret that Austin is flush with amazing restaurants, but when it comes to choosing a spot for a truly special night out, there are a few that I return to time and again. Lenoir, with its imaginative prix fixe menu and jaw-dropping vintage chic interiors, is tip top on […]
Roasted Beet Tostadas with Avocado Crema, Goat Cheese & Pepitas
photos by Hannah Haston It’s hard to describe life in Austin without mentioning tacos. The two are basically inseparable, and since it’s not out-of-the-question that I might start a day with breakfast tacos and end it with fajitas, you could say that I’ve gotten pretty good at putting fresh twists on the classics so that […]
Weekend Notes: Pinterest Updates & Japanese Wellness Secrets
featured photo via tigmi trading Morning friends! Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend. We had a fun night out with friends at new Italian spot Il Brutto on Austin’s eastside – it was one of those nights where the conversation and good wine flowed so freely that before we knew it, I was rushing home […]
The Founder of Haven’s Kitchen Throws a Pizza Party
Alison Cayne’s apartment is UNREAL.
DIY Veggie Pizzas with Romesco Sauce
photography by belathée photography We’re obsessed with this easy and absolutely mouthwatering menu for an interactive party with friends. Read the story, The Founder of Haven’s Kitchen Throws a Pizza Party right here, and keep scrolling for the recipe! photography by belathée photography
Vanilla Panna Cotta with Pomegranate Granita and Amarena Cherries
A springtime dessert that’s the perfect, light ending to any dinner party. Read the story, The Founder of Haven’s Kitchen Throws a Pizza Party right here! photography by belathée photography
Chicory Salad with Hazelnuts and Meyer Lemon, Parmesan Vinaigrette
The most simple and delicious salad for a summer dinner with friends. Read the story, The Founder of Haven’s Kitchen Throws a Pizza Party right here! photography by belathée photography
Camille’s Beach-Inspired Guest Room Reveal
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What to Wear on a Plant Shopping Weekend
images by Kristen Kilpatrick Now that the weather’s getting warmer, there’s no way I’d rather spend a sunny Sunday afternoon that shopping for plants to add to my growing collection (pun intended.) While Adam’s the master of our backyard landscaping, I’ve started quite the indoor garden of my own made up almost entirely of succulents […]
Weekend Notes: Life-Changing Books & House Parties
photo by luisa brimble via design*sponge Hi friends, hope you’re having a great weekend! By the time you read this, I’ll have been completely unplugged from all devices for 36 hours, with another 12 to go. For our next Wellness Report, I’m taking one for the team and trying out a full-blown digital detox, and […]
Purée of Baked Zucchini with Mint, Basil and Lemon
A delicious and summery side dish from Denmark-based chef, Mikkel Karstad. Check out the full story: A Dinner Party in Denmark with Julie Pointer Adams
Roasted Wild Salmon with Citrus, Chiles & Herbs
photography by Kristen Kilpatrick If I had to choose my go-to meal for serving a big crowd when I’m short on time, there’s no question it would be a whole roasted side of salmon. It’s a trick that I picked up in my first job as an event planner for a catering company — we […]
The Best (and Worst) Decisions I’ve Made Running My Business
It’s hard to believe I’ve been running a business for 10 years. Some days I still feel like a total rookie (what’s a form 1099 again?), and then I have a coffee chat with a recent college grad or speak on a panel at Create & Cultivate, and realize that I’ve learned quite a bit […]
Swirled Yogurt & Smoothie Bowl
photos by kristen kilpatrick Now that I’m eating breakfast more often, I’m faced with a new conundrum: how to make my morning meal healthy, quick, and most importantly, not boring. Since smoothies check all the boxes, I make one for brekkie most days of the week, but sometimes I just don’t want to drink my breakfast, ya […]
What to Wear for Cocktails at Hillside Farmacy
images by kristen kilpatrick I’m always happy when I have an excuse to cross over to the east side of Austin which just keeps getting better…. and the list of restaurants I want to go to keeps getting longer. Hillside Farmacy is a longtime fave because of the ultra charming décor, but also because this […]
Rainbow Carrots with Yogurt & Pistachios
photography by Kristen Kilpatrick If there’s one menu item that’s a constant on our Easter table, it’s some type of roasted carrots. Not only are they on-theme (hello, bunny food!) but sweet spring carrots show off the bounty of the season and have so much natural flavor that they don’t even need to be messed […]
Healthy Breakfast Ideas, The Instagram Algorithm, & Weekend Notes
featured photo via sf girl By the time y’all read this, I’ll be on a ranch in West Texas with friends (and lots of kids under the age of 5) not doing much besides watching the river go by and wondering if it’s too early to bust out the chocolate chip cookie bars. After this week, […]