We live on the parade route for our little beach community, so I always need to decorate the porch for Independence Day. Everyone decorates with garland, ribbons, wreaths, and flags stuck into buckets and pots with ferns and a red, white, and blue banner. However, my favorite decoration involves a glass door and a ...
How to Make DIY Tiki Bottle Torches
Today, I'm joining my friends Cindy and Mary Ann to discuss how we use our outdoor spaces. And I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to share an idea for making DIY tiki bottle torches. We have a tiny property steps from the Long Island Sound. So even though it's a small space, we can still entertain family and friends in the backyard or on the porch all summer. We make up for ...
A New Beach Lifestyle Book I Love, & Other Favorites
There’s so much to love about Lauren Liess’ newest book, Beach Life. As with all her books, she leans heavily into nature and her surroundings for inspiration. The above photo is a collection of shells, beach stones, rocks, and driftwood from some of our favorite beaches. Salt Creek and Strands Beach in Dana Point, California, and Ditch Plains in Montauk to Biarritz in ...
A Refreshingly Easy, Summer Mojito Mocktail Recipe
A refreshingly easy, summer Mojito Mocktail recipe for this weekend, with or without alcohol. I love a refreshing drink, especially on hot summer days, and this one is just that! It’s fresh, a little bubbly from the ginger beer, has a slight bite from the added ginger, and it's such a refreshing cool drink on a hot day! Not too long ago, I joined a few friends to share our favorite summer ...
Things to do in the East Village in New York City
Things to do in the East Village in New York City and some of our favorite places to shop, eat, and stop in for some sweet treats. The East Village is a neighborhood that blends the old with the new. It's an eclectic area that's definitely worth seeing and a great way to spend a leisurely afternoon. It's best known for its artistic heritage and bohemian spirit. From historic landmarks and ...
7 Different Ways to Wear a Simple White Dress this Summer
I'm joining a few friends today to talk about white dresses. I have seven different ways to wear a simple white dress this summer—perfect for travel! But first, my dress is actually a skirt and shirt from Eileen Fisher. This makes it even more versatile. I can wear it together, and it looks like a dress, but I can accessorize a two-piece dress much more than if it were a regular dress. Last ...