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Gatherings
Music on. Glasses clink. Conversation flows. Community is at the heart of our gatherings, and intentionality is key. Here we cover all elements of hosting a great party without the stress, while tapping our favorite tastemakers to share the unique ways they host at home.
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How I Keep Hosting Affordable Without Sacrificing Style or Vibes
Connection doesn’t need a hefty price tag.
A Fresh Take on Summer Soup: Spring Pea Gazpacho
Summer never tasted so sweet.
Her Life Is a Moodboard: Step Inside the Delicious World of Chloé Crane-Leroux
“For me, a great gathering is so much more than a meal.”
How to Throw a Summer Gathering That Actually Feels Good
When the vibe is right, the rest follows.
A Sunlit Feast: The Perfect Menu for Celebrating the Summer Solstice
Vibrant, nourishing, and nutritionist-approved.
The Ultimate Pool Party Menu—Where Every Bite Tastes Like Summer
Cue the cannonballs and cocktails.
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6 Summer Party Ideas—From Solstice Suppers to Al Fresco Movie Nights
Plus, easy menus that pull it all together.
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Hosting a Book Club
Here’s everything you need to know.
Overcome Hosting Anxiety—Therapists Share How to Stay Calm and Have Fun
Peace out, perfectionism.
Celebrate the Spring Equinox with These Vibrant Menu Ideas
A refresh for your mind and body.
Honey Roasted Carrots with Herbed Boursin Spread
Click here to see more of this traditional-meets-rustic Easter celebration. *photography by Molly Winters
A Robin’s Egg Blue Easter Brunch
Even though Easter is less than one week away, we like to think that most of the design elements and recipes associated with the holiday can be repurposed all spring-long. That means that even if you don’t celebrate Easter or if you’re not hosting this year, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll still find today’s brunch inspiring: […]
Sunlit Siesta
I can still remember looking out the window of my childhood home and recognizing a certain quality of light that meant my mother would come looking for me soon. It was naptime light — the hot, still, mid-afternoon light of a Texas summer. As a child, this specific lighting would often inspire me to hide […]
My House Party with WhoWhatWear
Y’all may have noticed a few #HousePartyInTheHills Instagrams last week as we prepped for the biggest party I’ve ever thrown at my house. I teamed up with WhoWhatWear for a poolside fête during sxStyle, inviting tastemakers who were in town for the festival to join us for snacks off the grill by Launderette and beats […]
Cheetah is the New Black
Effortless style. It’s fascinating to observe those rare women who truly have it as they throw on their favorite worn-in white tee shirt and instantly look incredibly chic. Alicia Lund, Cali-based blogger behind Cheetah is the New Black, is without a doubt one such gal. She has the type of pedigree you might imagine: former fashion […]
12 Best Off The Shoulder Tops
If you ask me, off-the-shoulder tops never went out of style. Much like wide leg jeans, I’ve always thought the cut to be ultra stylish and flattering, and even though mainstream fashion is just telling us to love them right now, I’ll forever have a place in my heart for the look. Not only does an off-the-shoulder […]
10 Secrets of Stylish Hosts
When our brilliant friends from Margot Blair Floral and Mint & Maple joined forces to host a workshop on the Art of Hosting, we begged them to share their secrets here on the blog, too — these are the pros, y’all. Even the best of us can get stressed at the thought of hosting a dinner party, so any inspiration for making […]
The Happiest Spring Brunch Ever
Why does the color yellow get such a bad rap? Most of us don’t think we have the right complexion to wear it, and when it comes to designing a table, well, even we’ll admit it’s never the first (or third) hue we turn to. Even in our color-driven Monochromatic Monday series, yellow appears least frequently of all. […]
Natasha Lawler
When Natasha Lawler admitted to us that friends from all over the US fly in to attend her annual Saint Patrick’s Day party, I have to admit that even we were a bit skeptical. We love a blowout as much as the next person, but seriously, who travels across the country for an event that’s […]
Here Comes The Sun
Only one week left in February, and even though we have cold and rain on the forecast for the next few days, I’m hopeful that once March 1st rolls around, we’ll have turned the corner to warmer weather. Any other optimists out there? To add to my impatience, I’ve been stumbling upon tons of gorgeous images that instantly fill […]
Seeking Sanctuary
Hello, dear readers, and happy Monday. I hope that Saint Valentine visited each of you this weekend and left you with a bit of chocolate, poetry, or perhaps a flirty text from the cute guy at the office. Michael and I decided to jet off to Jamaica for a long weekend, and I’ve returned to […]
How to Make Macarons at Elizabeth Street Cafe
Anytime out-of-town friends come to Austin, one of the first places I take them is Elizabeth Street Cafe. I know I can’t go wrong with what is arguably the cutest café in town (I mean, have you seen the bright pink and turquoise exterior?!) and treating them to the fresh mango and cucumber salad or a warm bowl of bún accompanied […]
Brunch in the Garden with kate spade new york
Now that the holidays are under our belts, it’s officially acceptable to start dreaming of al fresco entertaining with light, fresh flavors and the sun on our shoulders. To celebrate the first hints of spring, we teamed up with our friends at kate spade new york for a fresh and flirty brunch in my garden — thanks […]
A Valentine Video from Us to You (and free printables!)
When we had our first shoot day with director Eve Tarlo back in January, I couldn’t wait to work on this assignment. While Camille and Chanel were busy in the kitchen, I was in the studio getting my hands dirty with calligraphy ink. My mission: create a dreamy valentines story using three great quotes on […]