Gatherings

sardine tin valentines for the adventurous foodie in your life!
Design

Sardine Tin Valentines

Today’s Valentine’s Day DIY project is a polarizing one. I imagine our readers are split into two camps: those who read the post title and instantly cringe, and those who think, “Aww, perfect for my foodie friends!” As you might guess, I’m part of the latter. When I think of canned sardines and anchovies, my mind is […]

Food

Valentine’s Date Night In

If you’re in a relationship, there can be a bit of pressure on Valentine’s to get everything just right — but crowded restaurants and high prices can make the perfect date night feel unattainable. I think that one of the sweetest and most romantic gestures is a beautiful meal at home for two: nothing communicates love quite […]

Design

11 Romantic Gift Ideas For Your Valentine

As someone who loves Love, making romantic plans for V-Day is always a favorite activity of mine. But what to get the Valentine who seemingly has everything? Especially since the perfect gift for this occasion should be thoughtful, not overly extravagant, and something the recipient wouldn’t normally buy for themselves. I’ve been hunting down the most beautiful tokens […]

these mini eclairs are seriously the cutest desserts ever
Food

DIY Mini Éclairs

If you’ve ever traveled to France, you likely associate éclairs with the oblong pastries found preciously lined up behind glass cases in patisseries all over the country. Well, today’s versions are a little less pristine, but a lot more fun. Seriously, how can you look at these little guys and not say, “Aww”? They’re miniature versions […]

Camille Styles & husband Adam Moore
Wellness

How to Keep Romance Alive

I’ve never talked much about my own love story on the blog — not for any particular reason, it just never seemed that relevant. Which is funny, since meeting Adam was a defining moment of my life and one of the very best things that’s ever happened to me. We met at work and got […]

Design

Queen of Hearts

While she inspires a most amorous mood board, the original Queen of Hearts is anything but lovely. While some believe that the foul-tempered queen from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is a caricature of Queen Victoria, I like to think that she references Queen Margaret of The House of Lancaster. According to the Queen of Hearts’ Wiki page, “During the War of the […]

Love the idea of mixing fruits and flowers for a cute brunch tablescape.
Hosting Tips

Get Glowing Brunch

I’m really feeling the no-makeup makeup look these days — a natural, easygoing routine feels so right this season and fits my current schedule of going straight from working out -> work -> lunch with a friend -> preschool pickup. Of course, a prereq to pulling off this look is healthy, glowing skin, so I’ve […]

Beauty

12 Amazing Valentine’s Day Gifts For Your Bestie

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and even if you’re in a romantic relationship, there’s no better time to shower your best girlfriends with love. This year, why not skip the usual box of chocolates and gift both yourself and your BFF with a chic, modern version of your elementary school friendship necklace. You know what to do: keep […]

Saints Inspiration Board
Design

Patron Saints

Even though I was not raised in a Catholic home, I’ve always been drawn to the idea of saints. Recently I visited the Blanton Museum to take a peek at the 700-year-old Crusader Bible (on loan from the Morgan Library & Museum in New York). I was mesmerized by the way these ancient, colorful illustrations […]

Couple and kitchen goals all wrapped into one.
Gatherings

Tarica Navarro

As I read through Tarica Navarro’s interview answers, I’m reminded why we launched our “Entertaining With” series to begin with. Raised in Thailand (arguably one of the planet’s top culinary destinations), Tarica’s been a foodie most of her life. But it wasn’t until a fortuitous dinner in India that she realized the value of sharing in a meal with others, and also […]

inspired by spots in nature
Design

Spotted

It’s been a while since we posted a mood board as part of our Monochromatic Monday series, but since 2016 has us wide-eyed and hungry for inspiration, we thought now would be the perfect time to share a motif we’re loving: spots. You can’t beat the patterns found in nature, so in lieu of a […]

Hosting Tips

The Easiest Dinner Party I’ve Ever Thrown

*photography by Kristen Kilpatrick Between recovering from the holidays and just-trying-to-stay-warm, hosting a dinner party may not be at the top of your to-do list this time of year. But if you think about it — given the cold weather and all our friends finally being back in town — there’s actually no better time to get cozy […]

Wellness

16 Quotes to Help You Conquer 2016

2016, are you ready? ‘Cause we’re coming for you. I woke up this morning with new adventures and uncharted territory in my gut, knowing that the next 365 days hold immeasurable potential if I choose to live each one to its fullest. Now, I know that “resolutions” have a lot of haters out there, and I […]