Remember this beautiful house tour? A couple of weeks ago on a bright, sunny, but cold day, Sarina invited me back to share her home at Christmas. She knew I would love her foraged creations by floral designer Dana Worlock of Hedgerow that she displayed in her entry and above her stone fireplace. They are perfect for Christmas, but will be so lovely all through winter. Sarina has the best ...
bookmark this + Christmastime in New York
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 ...
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. ...
Let’s get cozy and stay home
You know that acronym, FOMO, fear of missing out? Yeah...I'm the opposite, I have a fear of not being home in my comfy clothes by 8pm. And according to social media, there are a lot of people in the "stay home" camp lately. I think we all love our homes so much that we just want to be home. I've created a gift guide with a few of my favorite things that make every space a little more cozy. There's ...