Gatherings

inspired by watermelon
Design

Ready for Summer

I know, I know, you’re probably thinking, “Isn’t it a little premature for watermelon?” Well if you’d just tasted the sweet, juicy melon we brought home from the grocery store yesterday, you’d be feeling inspired too. It only took two bites for me to be transported — childhood summers spent on the beaches of Tel […]

Gatherings

Jenni Kayne’s Cali Cool Brunch

My girl crush on designer Jenni Kayne was born a few years ago — I *think* it was when I first laid eyes on her enviable Beverly Hills pad that was my ideal mix of modern and cozy. Or maybe it was when I saw the photos from the stunning holiday party she hosted there.  In any […]

that table! dreamiest. bridal shower. ever.
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A Marie Antoinette Bridal Shower

Four months into my engagement, and I’ve learned that planning a wedding is a full time job. Lesson #1: If any event — like an engagement party, a bridal shower, a bachelorette party — can be passed off to friends or family, you’d be wise to give them complete autonomy over planning. I was originally reluctant to […]

Pretty Surfing Inspiration Board
Design

Seek the Surf

When I was seventeen, I headed west with my parents to tour California schools. The UCLA and Pepperdine campuses were beautiful, but the biggest takeaway of the trip was catching my first wave on a longboard in Malibu. I ended up writing an admissions essay about the experience and submitting it (ironically) to the land-locked […]

Outdoor entertaining is our favorite thing during the spring
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A Springtime Aperitivo Party with Franciacorta

The art of the aperitivo. I first discovered it on my honeymoon in Capri a few years ago, when Adam and I would start each evening with a glass of wine on the scene-y terrace of our hotel to people watch and relax. We soon learned that the Italians take this ritual very seriously: not only does […]

the perfect spot for a summer picnic
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A Laid Back Mother’s Day Picnic

I can’t help but feel the pressure when it comes to Mother’s Day. I find myself trying to plan the ideal day for Mom, and hoping to perfect every last detail — the food has to be good, the gifts just right, and the heartfelt message in the greeting card? If that doesn’t draw a tear or two, I’ve failed […]

Albeit Lipstick by Anthropologie
Beauty

The Freshest Spring Lip Shades

I don’t want to start any fights here, but in my opinion the much-beloved fall season has nothing on spring. Those first few soft breezes on your skin, the dappled light flowing through the fresh blooms on the trees, the scent of aforementioned blooms in the air—it’s simply magic. (Plus, it means that summer AND […]

the perfect cheese platter is a MUST for any party
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How to Throw a Bon Voyage Party

We’ve had some incredible interns pass through the doors of team Camille Styles through the years, and saying goodbye at the end of their school year is always bittersweet. Although we’re sad to see them go, it’s exciting to think about the bright future that lies ahead of these talented ladies. In that spirit, we threw […]

add a beautiful twist to your classic margarita
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Cinco de Mayo Taquitos y Margaritas

Here in Austin, we know how to throw one heck of a Cinco de Mayo party. I mean, the margarita is practically our official drink, and tacos might as well be our city mascot, so we get in some good practice on the other 364 days of the year. I always embrace the challenge of […]

cinco de mayo is a favorite
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A Spicy Cinco de Mayo Potluck with Cholula

Y’all are going to get a major dose of Cinco de Mayo inspiration from us this week, and it kicks off today with this colorful fiesta potluck that I hosted for a few friends last week. The vibrant tabletop and festive vibe were inspired by the array of Cholula bottles on the table — we incorporated my favorite hot sauce […]

hand written wedding invitations
Gatherings

13 Wedding Invitations That Make Us Swoon

Warning to romantics: we’re about to show you some things that may make your stomach feel fluttery and cause heart palpitations. Because whether you’re engaged, married, or single, there’s nothing like a gorgeous wedding invitation to inspire dreams of picture-perfect “I do’s” and fairytale endings. Click through these stunning designs and try to guess which are custom […]

Love this idea... how much fun is this?
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Host a Grown-Up Slumber Party

Our team recently spent an entire afternoon in the office reminiscing over the fun of childhood sleepovers — the brat pack movies, the pizza, the epic games of truth or dare. So when our friends at Botanics invited us to throw a grown-up slumber party with their gorgeous plant-based skincare, it was an obvious yes. We couldn’t […]

New Orleans Inspiration Board
Design

Springtime in New Orleans

I’ve just returned from an indulgent weekend in New Orleans (is there any other kind?), and I can’t think of a better place to have fallen off the wagon with the #CamilleStylesCleanse. (Hey, I almost made it seven days.) But if you’ve ever been to the big easy then you already know — this is […]