I love sending Christmas cards every year — it’s the perfect time to pen a simple note to the people I care about, many of whom live far away. But all too often the act of sending cards can be fraught with stress (yet another thing to check off the do list during this busy […]
Morning, friends! It’s been a cozy, fun weekend so far… On Friday, I was feeling pretty zapped from the past week that was full of book events and other work stuff, so we cancelled the babysitter and our multiple Friday night social plans, stayed in, tried a new (amazing) roast chicken recipe, and hung-out in front […]
Has anyone else been craving Thanksgiving flavors and festivities for weeks? Though the countdown to the big day is still going strong, I took it upon myself to preemptively celebrate a few weeks early with a tea-filled Friendsgiving dinner party with some of my favorite girls. Lucky for us, the cold (ish) weather settled in Austin just […]
featured image via adc/rex usaThis month’s On My Nightstand picks range from a guidebook on home organization to a memoir from a fashion icon to a novel on finding your soulmate to fun projects to explore with your kids. It’s a diverse list, to be sure. As it starts to get cold, this is the […]
Victoria is one of those rare bloggers who always seems to just get. it. right. Her “bohemian modern” style is perfectly curated without ever feeling contrived, and she’s well-loved around the blogosphere for her genuine positivity, warmth and total authenticity. (can you tell I’m a fan?) As her blog’s name suggests, Victoria is a San Fran girl […]
photographed by Cassandra Eldridge A winter perk is breaking out the cute hat collection, but what’s a girl to do when she has to remove the hat and confront the dreaded “hat hair” situation? Maritza Buelvas here, and I’ve developed a fun and easy technique for avoiding hat hair, keeping your hair in place from […]
Happy weekend! This morning I’m feeling so thankful for sunny skies — my Austin book party is happening on a grassy lawn outside Hotel Ella at brunch today, and the weather is definitely cooperating to make it a perfect celebration. Can’t wait to see so many of you there! (it’s not to late to RSVP!) What are all […]
Do you have a mentor? A person you can (a) go to for advice, and (b) trust their wisdom enough that you actually take it to heart and allow it to inspire your actions? I’ve been thinking a lot about female mentorships lately, and how important it is to support each other in our unique […]
On the heels of last week’s release of my new book, I’m super excited to announce that we’re launching an Instagram challenge where the lucky winner will receive a $500 gift card to West Elm (hello holiday shopping!) To enter, all you have to do is (a) show your copy of Camille Styles Entertaining in its environment — styled on […]
As much as I love experimenting with new recipes and innovative flavors, there’s something about the winter months that just calls for the comforting foods and familiar flavors that I associate with the holidays. Think about how you feel when you come in from the cold and are handed a steaming mug of spicy cider, or bite […]
San Francisco: The countdown has begun for the west coast launch of my book, Camille Styles Entertaining, on November 20th! My SF besties Caitlin, Erin, & I have teamed up with Minted to make it a party you won’t want to miss at the gorgeous cookhouse space. Join us for champagne cocktails, all the holiday cookies from my book prepared by kneadtomake, and a […]
I woke up early this morning (despite “gaining an hour” for daylight savings), so I brewed a cup of chai, dragged my laptop to the living room couch, and lit the first fire of the season. It feels like heaven to luxuriate in the comforts of home after being away all week, first in NYC […]
San Antonio: Hope you’ll join me to celebrate the launch of my book, Camille Styles Entertaining, on November 13th! We’ve teamed up with San Antonio Tidbits to make it a party you won’t want to miss and The Tiny Finch will be hosting us with champagne cocktails and sweet treats. Can’t wait to toast the holidays with you guys. Click here to RSVP! […]
Okay, brace yourselves because I am about to drop a doozy of announcement on all of you: I’ve never before owned a pair of ankle booties. I know!!! You should have heard the collective gasp that happened at the Camille Styles office when I revealed that tidbit the other day. There hasn’t been a major […]
You guys knew I had to do something extra special to celebrate the launch of Camille Styles Entertaining in my hometown, so we’re throwing an Austin-style brunch on the lawn of the gorgeous Hotel Ella and you’re invited! Think mimosa bar, live band The Cold Irons, and a smorgasbord of Southern brunch favorites… and of course, I’ll be there […]
On a week that’s all about stocking up on as much sugar and candy as possible (Phoebe’s already practicing yelling ‘Trick or Treat!’ at her loudest) you know what’s good? A really amazing salad. This protein-packed one is full of so many colorful superfoods that it almost feels more like a power bowl than a salad, and it’s […]
After nearly two years of working on this project, I woke up this morning pinching myself that my book, Camille Styles Entertaining, hits bookstore shelves and doorsteps around the country today. I am so excited to finally share the book, with its 75 original recipes, tons of floral design tips, inspiring table designs, and ideas for living […]
This weekend is full of last-minute prep… I almost feel like I’m getting ready to have a baby as I double check that everything’s in order before I hop on a flight to NYC tomorrow in anticipation of my book launch on Tuesday. I’m still in the throes of picking out outfits and packing for events […]
Between juggling work, motherhood and family time, getting that uninterrupted, laugh-until-we-cry connecting time with gal pals over glasses of wine and savory cheese plates seems to be the one area of life that gets put on the back burner for moms. But, finding the time to pencil them in should be a priority because talking things […]
Yesterday, we shared the vibrant Dia de los Muertos bash we threw with Veuve Clicquot, and today I’m dishing up the delicious recipes and sweet treats that we paired with our bubbly. I love any excuse to celebrate, and a Dia de los Muertos party just might become an annual tradition after this sunny afternoon spent with beautiful flowers, great food, and lots of Clicquot in hand to […]
I’ve always been intrigued by the Mexican tradition of Dia de los Muertos (also Day of the Dead), which incorporates symbols that we typically think of as “creepy” like skulls and bones…but is actually a true celebration of departed loved ones and life! Instead of being dark and brooding, it’s a holiday that’s brimming with […]
Houston: Hope you’ll join me to celebrate the launch of my book, Camille Styles Entertaining, on November 1st! We’ve teamed up with Tidbits to make it a party you won’t want to miss and Kuhl-Linscomb will be giving away a $500 gift card to one lucky guest. Can’t wait to toast the holidays with you guys. Click […]
Hope you’re all having a lovely weekend so far! The weather is gorgeous here — that temperature where you step outside and feel nothing because it’s the perfect balance between not-hot and not-cold and you can finally run around without breaking a sweat. We’ve been doing stuff around the house (laundry, organizing, yard work), and […]
As promised, I’m sharing a few sneak peeks from inside the pages of my book before its release on October 28th, and these shots from Setting the Fall Table are some of my faves… In the book, each season kicks off with inspiration for setting the table for a dinner party — flowers, linens, dishes, DIY elements, […]
It’s here! The official invite to my book launch party in NYC, plus our first round of tour dates (mark your calendars!) are finally up, and this whole journey I’ve been on for the past 2 years is suddenly feeling very real…There’s no doubt that one of the parts of the book release that I’m most […]
