Gatherings

a bucket of springtime blooms
Gatherings

A Charleston Dinner Party with Lucy Cuneo

According to Japanese organizing guru Marie Kondo, we should only have items in our home that “spark joy.” I’ve been thinking about her little reminder with recent redecorating projects, and it’s certainly the ethos behind today’s featured artist, Lucy Cuneo, whose work is “a celebration of color, texture, natural beauty and abundance.” I first fell in love […]

summer picnic
Design

6 Mother’s Day DIYs That Are So Easy, You Have No Excuse

With Mother’s Day falling right at the beginning of Summer, I’ll be the first to admit that in the past I’ve been guilty of letting the warm weather distract me from doing right by mama. Thinking up the perfect gift and planning a memorable day can be daunting, so this year our advice is: Don’t overthink it! Getting together […]

the best woven bags of summer 2017
Beauty

The Best Woven Bags of Summer 2017

The idea of toting a straw bag to the beach is nothing new. This year, however, we’re seeing woven bags venture out of the sand and into, well, just about everywhere. From dressier clutches to casual cross-bodies, it seems all our favorite bag shapes have been given beachy make-unders that make them perfect for summer […]

cinco de mayo party
Hosting Tips

This Hidden Hacienda Was Begging For a Cinco de Mayo Party

Why wait for Memorial Day? Here at the CS office, we say summer starts on May 5, and Cinco de Mayo may be our all-time favorite holiday. We’ll do anything for a mouth-watering margarita on a warm spring day, and can’t get enough of Mexican-inspired ruffled tops and embroidered blouses. After hearing about Jenn’s recent vacation to Hotel […]

Garden Mood Board
Design

Hierbabuena

Two weeks ago I had the most magical dinner at a restaurant called Hierbabuena in Todos Santos, Mexico. The baja peninsula region is arid and desert-like, surrounded by water. The quiet Sea of Cortez is to the east, with the harsh waves of the Pacific to the west. After the long, bumpy, incredibly dusty drive to the property […]

Gatherings

8 Derby Day Party Ideas for the Win

It’s the fastest 2 minutes in sports, but that doesn’t mean a derby party can’t last all day. We’ve created a ton of Kentucky Derby party ideas over the years, and this spring we thought we’d round up a few of our favorites for your last-minute watch party needs. If there’s one thing we love about the derby, […]

how to make the ultimate crudité platter
Hosting Tips

How to Host the Ultimate Spring Brunch (Just in Time for Easter!)

*photos by ashleigh amoroso The excitement is still going strong after last week’s announcement about my new gig as Target’s entertaining expert, and we’re kicking things off today with the inspiration behind the spring brunch we hosted together in LA — and of course, all the tips and shopping sources you need to recreate the […]

Gatherings

Allison Crawford

When interior designer Allison Crawford returned from a recent birthday spent in Paris, she couldn’t wait to invite her best girlfriends over to share all the highlights from the trip. Allison’s downtown Austin loft apartment is a lot like her designs — bright, sophisticated, with a healthy dose of seventies glam. We met up with Allison and […]

farmhouse table at springtime brunch
Gatherings

Announcing My New Dream Gig with Target!

If you’ve been following along on Instagram, you may have noticed that I’ve been in LA working on a super secret project with Target (and bursting with excitement to spill the beans on what it’s all about.) Well my friends, today is the day: I’m so thrilled to announce that Target has asked me to […]

easy diy utensil pouch for your easter table
Design

Hand Painted Easter Utensil Holders

Did you catch our adorable carrot bouquet wraps yesterday? This Easter, we’re all about thinking up super simple ways to elevate your holiday, and if you love to draw and doodle like we do, today’s DIY project is made for you. Plan to host this year? Keep scrolling to learn how to make these fun themed-out […]

spring brunch buffet
Hosting Tips

This Bunny-Themed Shower Is Everything We Love About Spring

Spring has sprung, and I couldn’t be more excited! This season always fills me with a sense of fresh beginnings, and this year is no exception. It feels like so many women I know are expecting or have new little ones in their households. When I was a baby, my mom decked out my nursery in Peter […]

Gatherings

Meg Lonergan

We’ve always known that great style runs in the family, but these days, it truly feels like every great trendsetter has an equally chic sister counterpart. Think about it: Cara and Poppy, Zooey and Emily, Mary Kate and Ashley, Bey and Solange… the list goes on. Well today, we’re adding Kate and Meg to their ranks. As […]

Camille Styles SXSW Party with Who What Wear
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Video! Camille’s House Party with Who What Wear

video by Peyton Frank Last weekend, we teamed up with Who What Wear to throw a big ‘ole house party at my place during SXSW! Head over here for all the party details and watch the video above to see the party in action. *big thanks to our party partners! WhoWhatWear, kate spade new york, W3LL PEOPLE, Veuve […]

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House Party at Camille’s Place!

photos by Paige Newton Last weekend, we teamed up with Who What Wear to throw a big ‘ole house party at my place during SXSW, and y’all – it was pretty epic if I do say so myself. Despite the rain, guests came out in droves for the delish Vietnamese fare by Elizabeth Street Café, colorful […]