It’s officially Christmas cookie season, and I don’t know about you, but I kind of never want it to end. Friends bringing by linzer cookies & bourbon balls for sampling, my mom and I comparing notes on which biscotti to make this year… it really is the most wonderful time of the year! My cookie […]
As much as I love holiday decor that’s sleek and sparkly…there’s just something about traditional shades of evergreen and cranberry in cozy textures that really makes me want to crank up the Christmas tunes. Tomorrow we’re kicking off the first in a series of holiday parties we designed with kate spade new york, and I […]
After a November that was full of client projects, meetings and an intense photo shoot schedule… I’m finally ready to fully embrace the spirit of the season and have some fun! It’s kicking off today with my friend Myra’s annual Cookie Exchange – an afternoon that’s spent gabbing with girlfriends, sipping prosecco and getting our […]
Whew. What a week. It seems like I was just savoring the Thanksgiving holiday, then 2 photo shoots, 15 blog posts and a zillion emails later… hello, weekend. But before I become one of those people who constantly talk (brag?) about how busy they are… happy December! Are y’all feeling full of the holiday spirit yet? […]
I spent some time making my list and checking it twice on kate spade new york’s site this year… and you can find all my picks in their perfectly-curated holiday gift guide! I was honored to be in fabulous company with so many stylish people. (Brad, if you’re reading, can we be for-real friends pretty […]
Our 12 Tastes of Christmas series has become an annual tradition here on the blog, when some of the most talented and inspiring food people on the planet stop by to share their holiday favorites in the weeks leading up to the 25th. I can’t think of a better person to kick off this year’s smorgasbord […]
Can anyone else feel the change in the air? There’s no doubt about it… Christmas is just around the corner! Even though it’s not quite December 1st and the temps here in Texas are a bit summery for the season, I’ve been dusting off my decorations and blasting Christmas music, anticipating the merriment of the […]
Remember when I announced the holiday crafting event that I hosted with Anthropologie a couple weeks ago? Well the big night has come and gone, and it was even more festive and fun than I could have imagined… I wish that you all could have been there! (but for those of you who missed it, […]
As much as I love dreaming up the perfect party theme and spending hours crafting all the little details…the holiday season is way too busy for me to DIY everything! I was so excited when my friends at Minted gave me the scoop on their new line of party decor suites full of all the decorative […]
Looking through photos from Thanksgiving this morning, and thought I’d share a few of my favorites. It was such a special day full of family and the best food… and needless to say, Phoebe was showered with endless amounts of attention by her grandparents, aunts and uncles (she’s the first grandchild on both sides.) Thanks […]
Morning lovelies! I’m about to dash off for a breakfast taco run and morning hike with Adam & Phoebe, followed by fully decking out the huge Christmas tree we picked up yesterday… but thought I’d pop in with a quick “happy weekend” and a few of my favorite links from this week. Hope you’re having a […]
Today I’m thankful for… Being married to my best friend and favorite person in the world. Having the most talented, fun, smart and creative team I could imagine. You girls make work not feel like work. Cappuccinos every morning. The friendly, relaxed vibe of Austin. Yesterday I was out running Thanksgiving errands and was once […]
As the workweek comes to a close, I’m counting down the hours until family arrives from out of town, wrapping up emails and getting ready to shut down my laptop in favor of unhurried hours spent talking around a blazing fire. Now’s the time to transition into the holiday mentality and focus on the things […]
Did anyone wait until the last minute and save all their Thanksgiving planning for today? Guilty as charged. I’ve been crazy busy prepping for a series of holiday collaborations that we’re working on with kate spade new york, plus a full editorial calendar here on the blog and last week’s crafting event with Anthropologie…all while […]
As we enter the home stretch of Thanksgiving preparations, (did it sneak up on anyone else?!) let’s all hit pause for a moment and share a deep relaxing breath as we gaze upon the beauty of the last installment in our fall florals guest series. Feels good, doesn’t it? I can’t think of a better […]
And we’re off! Thanksgiving week has officially arrived, and with it the mad dash to check off the grocery list, iron the table linens, polish silver (may or may not happen), craft the place cards and search for the perfect spiked cider recipe. And what about something special to leave at each guest’s place setting? […]
Morning y’all. We were out semi-late (okay, it was only 10:30, but that’s late for us these days!) at a friend’s birthday potluck where I might have had just a little too much wine…and let’s just say that the only word going through my head right now is coffee. Looking forward to a crisp, fall weekend full of […]
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Thanks to Austin’s vibrant creative community, it seems like there’s a cool artist event happening nearly every weekend… but last week’s inaugural Feliz event definitely upped the ante. Natalie Davis and Abby Powell conceived of this “celebration of handmade” to showcase the work of talented makers, and the weekend lineup included artist-led workshops as well as a […]
Hard to believe that in one short week, the grocery shopping and menu planning will be complete and it’ll be time to gather round the table and enjoy one of the best meals of the year. If (like me) you’re still gathering inspiration for Thanksgiving table decor, feast your eyes on these breathtaking florals from […]
Last week, a huge box showed up at my door bearing…(wait for it) tons and tons of goat cheese. For a chèvre lover like myself, this felt very much like a fantasy, especially since it happened to be from Cypress Grove, the Northern Cali cheesemaker behind my favorite Humboldt Fog selection. Anyway… I knew I […]
I spent some time planning my Thanksgiving table over the weekend, looking through my Pinterest boards and considering my color palette options. I thought about a moody plum & gold option…and played with the idea of pumpkin…but the simple look of kraft paper and organic greens (mixed with a touch of gold) just feels so […]
Ever since Adam and I got married, we’ve hosted Thanksgiving for both families at our house…and since this year will be Phoebe’s first, no doubt it’ll be an extra special day where we’ll all be giving thanks for the incredible new blessing in our lives. Although I really love the traditional aspects of Thanksgiving, I […]
For the second installment of our Thanksgiving table series, we have another insanely beautiful table design – this one, from the talented team at McKenzie Powell Floral & Event Design. With a background that combines gardening and graphic design, McKenzie travels the country melding her knowledge of design with a lush, romantic style she brings […]
One of the major perks of starting our Entertaining With series is having an excuse to meet some of the cool, creative people I’ve admired from afar. Actually sitting down with them in their homes and getting the inside scoop on their secrets to savvy entertaining is more fun than I could have imagined. And today’s subject, Elizabeth Winslow, is definitely no exception. […]
