There are so many places in New York that make it feel like Christmas. Arriving into Grand Central, St. Patrick's Cathedral, ice skating in Central Park, Bryant Park, Macy's, the windows at Saks and Bergdorf's, the tree at Rockefeller Center...but these are the places I love at Christmastime in New York for a coffee or two and maybe a sweet. La Mercerie Roman and Williams Guild La ...
Our New Home and Christmas Cards + Shutterfly
Our holiday card with Shutterfly I've partnered with Shutterfly again this year for our Christmas card. What I love about Shutterfly are all the custom options. This year our card is part holiday greeting and part new address card. We traded our "in-town vintage charmer" for a "coastal Connecticut beach cottage." I was able to find the perfect card for an idea I've had brewing in my head for ...
Cindy Hattersley + Rough Luxe Lifestyle Blog at Christmas
You probably already know my friend Cindy, but on the off chance that you haven't been introduced to Cindy Hattersley of the blog Rough Luxe Lifestyle, Christmastime is perhaps the best time to do so. Cindy has the most beautiful home in California and her style of home decor and fashion is like the name of her blog-- Rough Luxe Lifestyle. It's a bit rustic, but so luxurious at the same time. It's ...
Easy gift tags to make + last minute stocking stuffers from Amazon
I have a few last minute stocking stuffer ideas and one is the DYMO label maker. I remember getting one of these as a kid and honestly, I think it may have led me to being the half-way organized person that I am today! I made labels for everything. Today, I used it to make gift tags. I used kraft paper cards that are the size of a business cards and twine and leather to tie them to packages. Easy, ...
Dirt Road Farm in Weston, Connecticut + avocado on the best bread in Connectictut
Dirt Road Farm Phoebe Cole-Smith Last Sunday I had the pleasure of visiting Dirt Road Farm with my dear friend Diane Karmen. Phoebe Cole Smith runs the small farm in Connecticut and was having a pop-up farm stand. A few of the vendors were The Hickories, Idyllwild Bread, Red Bee Honey, Frances Palmer Pottery and Cordwood Handmade The Fire Pit It was raining, but not a total wash out. ...
an updated fireplace for the holidays
When we bought this house I thought we would drastically change the fireplace. We envisioned a smooth modern concrete fireplace. But then we moved in and we quickly became comfortable with the natural stone. We did not like the mantel..at all. We painted the inside black which is something we always do. I think it makes a big difference for very little effort and cost. We used high-heat enamel ...