Leanne Ford Collection for Crate & Barrel Crate & Barrel - Westport, CT Mary Ann checking out the Chloe candle at the Union Square Crate & Barrel Over the last few weeks, I had the opportunity to see the Leanne Ford Collection for Crate & Barrel at both the Union Square store in San Francisco and the store closet to me, Westport, Connecticut. With most stores closing for ...
DIY Hand Soap
Update: Using a foam dispenser top is much better! I refilled all my old empty bottles with foam dispenser tops and then this one from Amazon. Wash your hands! I recently posted a recipe of sorts for a DIY hand sanitizer that I had heard about on news radio based on what a pharmacist in NYC was suggesting. Since then, we have probably all heard that it's best just to wash our hands. A lot. But ...
Pantry meals + the smoothest hummus recipe
There's a secret to smooth hummus. . . When we are not all out looking for the last of the toilet paper on empty shelves, here's a little something you can do with your extra time. I mean –we are all home and so why not make the smoothest hummus recipe with things you might actually have in your (hopefully) well-stocked pantry. Simple ingredients for hummus This recipe is not ...
DIY Thieves Wipes + Friday Favorites
I haven't done a Friday Favorites post in a long time. It's certainly not because I don't have any favorites...I have plenty! With all the latest news I turned to my essential oils to make my own Thieves wipes. Why? because store-bought wipes are harsh on my skin and the smell is just awful. So I made my own and have been wiping down everything, including my handbag and the contents inside. Is ...
DIY Hand Sanitizer
Chances are you already know that hand sanitizer is out of stock everywhere! On the way into the city last night we were listening to news radio and there was a story about making your own hand sanitizer. Hello...why didn't I think of that? I had everything I needed in my "oil toolbox." The recipe below is from Alan Solomon of Hudson Square Pharmacy in New York City. ...
What to pack in a carry-on bag for a Three Day Conference
Mary Ann - Classic Casual Home Kim - Northern California Style Cindy - Rough Luxe Lifestyle Annie - Most Lovely Things Earlier this week I met up with Mary Ann, Kim, and Cindy at the Design Influencers conference and we all decided to do a collaborative post on what we wore. The conference took place in San Francisco and so Mary Ann is the only one that didn't ...