Gatherings

salad and champagne
Gatherings

Gaby Dalkin of What’s Gaby Cooking

photos by mary costa I sometimes say that I’m a California girl, even though I wasn’t born there and have never actually lived there (is that weird?) It’s more wishful thinking than anything else; every time my flight touches down in LA, or San Diego, or San Francisco (I could go on and on… California […]

Design

That’s Amore

When the moon hits your eye… alright, alright, I’ll spare you the whole song, but you know where I was headed. Today’s mood board is special, because unlike so many Monochromatic Mondays before, it’s inspired by a locale that we aren’t only loving, but also one we plan to visit. That’s right, the entire Camille Styles team […]

Hosting Tips

The Coolest Street in Austin Throws a Block Party

When our team member Landrie relocated from New York to Austin last year, I couldn’t believe the coincidence when she moved into the same sixplex as our close friend and collaborator, photographer Kate LeSueur. Later, she casually mentioned that Natalie Marchbanks lives across the hall, and that Caitlin Ryan and Jessica Thompson are in a house a few […]

bright springtime florals
Hosting Tips

How to Throw a Baby Shower Like an Event Planner

They say it takes a village to raise a child – and in my experience, it also takes a village to throw a baby shower! Luckily as one of Austin’s most sought after wedding planners, Emily Leach has friends in all the right places. When she announced she was pregnant with her little boy Levi […]

the clean and nutritious entertaining style of McKel Hill
Gatherings

McKel Hill of Nutrition Stripped

When we announced our wellness-focused blog makeover last year, we knew it would bring with it all sorts of wonderful surprises. Since then, we’ve all become a bit more mindful, experimented in the kitchen more, and have been exercising more regularly (give yourselves a pat on the back, ladies). But perhaps the best change of all that’s come […]

90s inspiration board
Design

Revisiting Your High School Diary

About a year ago, I began the daunting project of scanning in all of the journals that had amassed in the back of my closet over 3o something years. I’ve been an avid journal keeper since I was in junior high, and even have a few dating back to elementary school. What was it like revisiting […]

Chanel Dror's Wedding Invitations
Gatherings

5 Ways to Customize Off-The-Shelf Wedding Invitations

One of the biggest challenges of our wedding planning process was getting our invitations made and out the door. For some couples, printed details might be the least of their worries (these days it’s not uncommon forgo tradition and send out a digital invitation altogether) but for us (ehem, for me), these elements were a […]

Design

This is One Of Our All-Time Favorite Love Stories

photography by Laura Alexandra Editor’s note: Is there anything better than a great love story? On a day that’s largely constructed around testing our gift-giving skills and planning the perfect date night, we’re thrilled to take a step back from all that and present a story that brings us back to the root of it all. A […]

boho backyard dinner party
Hosting Tips

A Bohemian Backyard Dinner Party

Sometimes the best nights out are the nights we stay in. Today, Houston calligrapher Meg Grant is sharing her recent backyard dinner party with us. She handcrafted everything from the invitations and place cards, to the menus and bar signage. Scroll down to check out her thoughtful floral arrangements and learn how to host your own family-style […]

Raspberry & Ricotta Crepes with Fresh Berries & Raspberry Sauce
Breakfast

Raspberry & Ricotta Crêpes with Fresh Berries

I’ll never forget my first crêpe: it was sophomore year, and my high school French teacher, Ms. Baysinger,  brought a burner to class and taught us how to make the the classic version that we stuffed full of nutella and whipped cream. I remember feeling so sophisticated as I swirled the batter in the pan, yielding […]

easy diy chocolate covered strawberries!
Dessert

Your Foolproof Guide to Making Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

We’re fine with forgoing many of the Valentine’s clichés, but the one tradition that never goes out of style is indulging in a chocolate-covered strawberry (or 5) every season. There’s just something about the sweet and decadent combination of fresh strawberries and rich chocolate that sparks a little romance, plus, fruit is healthy, right? Since many store-bought […]

Best Valentine's Day Lingerie Sets
Design

18 Gorgeous Lingerie Sets That Are Valentine’s Worthy

*image via ohhh lulu  “If you’re wearing lingerie that makes you feel glamorous, you’re halfway there to turning heads,” We love this quote from Elle McPherson because it so exemplifies the transformative power of a good set of lingerie. Whether it’s just for yourself, or to be shared with someone special, a beautiful undergarment can change […]

DIY bar soap for valentine's day!
Design

Lather Up With This Valentine’s Day Bar Soap

As we were discussing our upcoming Valentine’s Day adventures here at the CS office, we started reminiscing on how much we loved celebrating V-Day when we were kids. We all have memories of decorating a shoebox and having our friends at school stuff it with handmade Valentines. This year we’re helping you get in on the fun […]

Hosting Tips

3 Steps to Throwing Your Best Awards Show Party Ever

I love a good awards show, but let’s be honest: it’s really all about the red carpet, amiright? This year I’m getting a few girls together for the ultimate Sunday Funday with fun cocktails, easy make-your-own flatbreads, and a few rounds of “Red Carpet Bingo” to spark some friendly competition. For this party, we teamed up […]