*Update: entry for this giveaway has now closed and winners have been selected. Thanks for playing, and stay tuned for more fun giveaways! Figuratively speaking, your favorite pair of jeans — you know, the ones that have molded to the shape of your body — are priceless. But literally speaking, they often cost a couple […]
Today I’m thankful that I made it through putting this slideshow together without heading out to the nearest grocery store for a giant ready-made turkey. I’m not the biggest meat-lover, but combing through the internet in search of these recipes quickly had my mouth watering at the thought of next week’s smorgasbord. How are you […]
The third and final craft maven to grace our Thanksgiving DIY mini-series is none other than Jenny Batt of Hank & Hunt. If you think this is your first introduction to Jenny’s talents, think again — this crafty mama is the genius behind some of the most loved DIYs in the blogosphere (see for yourself!), […]
If you’ve never tasted a persimmon, please add it to the top of your to-do list this week. They’re in their prime ripeness this time of year, and the flavor is really unlike any other fruit. I first fell in love with the small orange delights during my time in Israel years ago, where they […]
Up next in our star-studded Thanksgiving DIY series is Merrilee Liddiard, author of Mer Mag and crafty mom to three of the cutest kids I’ve ever seen. She put together this precious project that’s just as easy as it is adorable… without further ado, take it away Merrilee! My kids love having fun, festive entertainment at the […]
As I type this, I’m donning my all-time favorite pair of winter boots — classic black leather riding boots that hit just below the knee. I think they’ve earned their title, seeing as this is my sixth winter with them (impressive, right?), but there’s always room for a new pair or two come November. Since there’s been […]
This time last year, we kicked off the holiday season by asking our favorite floral designers to create a gorgeous arrangement to take center-stage on their Thanksgiving table. This year, we’re reigniting the series with a twist: we reached out to the craftiest of crafters to create a Thanksgiving tabletop DIY project to share with us… […]
You know those people who just radiate coolness? Well, that’s Chelsea Fullerton for ya. As the genius designer behind Go Forth and an all around creative-force-to-be-reckoned-with, we absolutely love having her as part of the team. So, since we’re all dying to know, here are the must-have essentials that Chelsea can’t live without… Indoor Plants. I […]
About a year ago now, we kicked off this Field Trip series almost unintentionally. It started with one visit out to a neighborhood bar, then another quick trip to a favorite local restaurant, and has now become a regular monthly tradition that’s high up on there on the “What I love most about my job” […]
Can you believe how quickly Halloween is approaching? The next concept in our “Party in Five” collaboration with Cooking Channel caters to adults who love to get in the holiday spirit by showing you how to host a totally unique, spooky cocktail party. This voodoo-inspired bash screams Halloween with jarr-ing decor, tribal tones and classy finger foods. […]
In my opinion, nothing’s more Halloween-ish than witchcraft… and growing up, there was only one movie worth watching over and over come October. If you weren’t already familiar with the plot, Hocus Pocus is a comedic horror film that follows the adventures of three lovable witch sisters (Bette Midler! Sarah Jessica Parker! Kathy Najimi!) on a […]
If you know me at all, (or if you’ve read my “Essentials”) you know that I have a penchant for black. So when I sat down to brainstorm a fun Halloween cocktail, I was overcome by an onset of inspiration from Lord Licorice himself to create a drink that’s dark and sinister… Hence: the Black […]
I’d like to preface this post by saying that, while I’m super proud of this pineapple costume concept, it’s very plain to see what (or who) truly is the star here. I have to admit, I had my doubts about setting a 1.5-foot-tall pineapple crown on a 14-month old… but to my surprise, she wore […]
A couple months ago, I took a look around at the furniture and accessories I owned, and just felt completely over it. It was a similar feeling to the one I get when my favorite brands come out with new styles each season, and overnight everything in my closet suddenly feels dated. But since it’s not quite […]
Less than two weeks until Halloween, and would you believe that I haven’t the faintest idea of what I’ll be dressing up as (and this slam dunk set the standards pretty high)? In fact, I don’t even know where we’ll be celebrating! Needless to say, I’m a little underprepared this year… but the two-week mark kicked me […]
Nobody knows local food like Elizabeth Winslow, and as the author of our Tastemakers series, she treats us to exclusive, behind-the-scenes peeks into Austin’s ultimate foodies twice a month. So today we’re thrilled that Elizabeth is getting to play “interviewee,” sharing her must-have essential items with us. Without further ado… Vintage Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses. I […]
Next up in our Editors’ Essentials series is the multi-talented and über-stylish Ana Perkins. As a freelance graphic designer and stylist, the blogger behind Grown-up Shoes and the author of our Pulling it Off column, we’re always keeping an eye out for Ana’s next big move. Today we’re going behind the scenes to uncover the little details […]
Through the decades, brass has always maintained a certain staying power, don’t you think? A few of us went to the Round Top Antiques Fair yesterday (more on that to come!), and it got me thinking about the comeback that brass repeatedly makes with each passing era, always slightly reinvented. There’s no denying that the […]
Anyone else as excited as I am for leather’s big comeback this fall? If I’m being perfectly honest, leather was never really out in my book, so I think its mainstream resurgence is long overdue! Of course, we’ve all fallen in love with our share of motorcycle jackets and riding boots priced upwards of $500… so […]
Those of you who have been following along with Claire’s Transformed series over the years have probably caught on to her super distinct personal style. The first things that come to mind: bright palettes, gold details, industrial inspiration and vintage flair. We couldn’t wait to take a head-first plunge into the our favorite interior designer’s must-have-items […]
We’re following up this morning’s pasta making class with an exclusive recipe from épicerie‘s chef and owner, Sarah McIntosh. If you know me, you probably know that I’m not the biggest meat-lover, and that 95% of the dishes I eat and cook are veggie-centric… but this Fall Oxtail Papperdelle has me singing an entirely different […]
Remember that time our contributor team visited épicerie for an afternoon of unbelievable cheese tasting, or as I like to call it, the best afternoon of my life? Well, imagine my elation when we heard from Sarah and her culinary team again, this time inviting us over for a lesson in pasta making. I have to admit, […]
At $350 per pound, it’s no surprise the black truffle has been dubbed the “diamond of the kitchen.” There are few foods that represent this level of glamour and decadence, and coincidentally, the world’s most fabulous fungus happens to go with nearly everything. For today’s Monochromatic Monday, I was inspired to put together something totally and unmistakably rich […]
It feels like we’ve been working with Liz from The Nouveau Romantics for ages (remember this gorgeous arrangement from last fall?), so it’s hard to believe that I didn’t make it out to her studio until earlier this summer. Bursting with natural light, the space is everything you’d expect from a floral and event designer […]
If you’d asked me a month ago what the interiors of my dream home looked like, I’d have waxed poetic about crisp white walls, gorgeous cream furniture and earthy neutral textiles. That said, imagine my surprise this week when I stumbled upon a home that’s almost exactly the opposite of that, and was knocked right […]
