Summer Reading List + Your New Favorite Summer Wardrobe Hello there! I'm Madeline, and I sometimes write for the Most Lovely Things blog. Today we're partnering with Everlane and my newsletter, Read Receipts, to show you some of our favorite looks (and books) for summer. The Read Receipts gals, which include myself, Kelsey, and Courtney, got to try out some Everlane clothes, so we thought ...
Read Receipts Girls & Everlane
outdoor spaces – Making the most of our small yard
Today I'm joining my friends Mary Ann and Cindy and our guests Karen of Garden Home & Party, Kerry of Graham Hill Design, and Marie of Marie's Home and Garden to share our ideas about outdoor spaces. I love how these challenges make me finish a project. Our new house is close to the water and so we like to say, "we don't need a yard, we have the water as our backyard," ...
4th of July brownies + Serena & Lily Sale
Happy 4th! A quick post to share my new favorite brownies from Pinch of Yum that I made for our neighborhood barbecue. I'm also sharing a few of my favorites that are on sale at Serena & Lily! (through July 8th) Making brownies this morning was a last minute decision and luckily I had everything on hand. The espresso powder and dark chocolate cocoa powder made them so rich and ...
date cardamom scones + Friday favorites
Date cardamom scones just like you had at the trendy cafe and market, Botanica! The most delicious scones and they are gluten-free! My friend Diane sent me a photo of a scone from Botanica, the beautiful restaurant and market in the Silver Lake section of Los Angeles. Next to the scone was a card that listed the ingredients, not exactly a recipe, but I went on the website for Cup4Cup ...
My Favorite Home Exterior Light Fixtures
Barn Light Electric You may remember that we used Barn Light Electric light fixtures on our previous home. We loved them both on our black garage and on the white house. The style and quality of Barn Light Electric is just what we were looking for then and now on our current home. Since our current home is a more traditional cedar shake, we decided on the Industrial Guard Sconce in black. ...
Peonies: everyone’s favorite flower + Friday Favorites
My friend Diane Karmen has introduced me to some of the most interesting and creative people. I met Karen Angelo, Yvonne Calveloux, and Phoebe Cole Smith to name just a few all because of Diane. A couple of weeks ago Diane asked if I wanted to tag along to see her good friend's peony garden. Well let me tell you, she didn't have to ask twice. I was practically in my car before she finished her ...