Summertime is quickly drawing to a close (did it fly by this year, or is that just us?!) but there’s still time to take a break from the hustle and bustle of life before heading into the fall season. If you aren’t able to hop
Hostessing is an art, especially if you’re aiming for a Pinterest-gone-viral dinner party. It's an art that requires pampering your guests from the moment they arrive, a fine eye for tablescaping and a killer menu paired with stellar table talk. So wouldn’t it be amazing if
The things that make it into our homes were each a decision. This chair over that one, those pillows to go with that rug. They weren’t acquired all at once, some were weightier decisions than others, but somehow they’ve ended up there. Just as furnishings
Springtime is here! It's time to tuck away all the deep, dark colors of winter and pull out the fresh, sweet hues of spring. Pantone's Color Report for spring 2014 is in, and although it's intended for fashion, there is no reason why we can't
It’s 7:15 a.m. on Monday morning and the fifth alarm that you’ve set on your cell phone is chirping. You’re late. After frantically throwing off the sheets and pulling on a red skirt and lime green top (never mind that they don’t match), you take
I began my bucket list recently. I selected several pages in the back of my clean, new journal, and began to make a list. What are the things that I absolutely want to do in my life? My list was full: places I want to
I have been dreaming about my first home for years. Decades, really. As a child, I would scribble out floor plans with built-in movie theaters and the classic 90’s-kid dream, the water slide from the master bedroom to the pool outside. As I got older,
We’ve compiled some quick advice on how to tackle those spring cleaning projects…and actually finish them this year. Work in sections. If you’re like us, the thought of a complete overhaul—though aspirational—is a bit overwhelming. Working bit by bit prevents procrastination and keeps you from scrapping the
Four walls and a roof have always represented home to me. My first house, a two- bedroom, one-bath in the middle of a prominent Spanish-speaking neighborhood where kids played handball on the walls, contributing to the rattles that shook my living room every night, was
There is nothing like a warm, cozy home with soft lights, soothing scents, and a love that seems to bounce around the room engaging every heart present. Or perhaps the feeling of excitement that builds as your heels click on a pathway that leads
What we choose to put in our home reflects who we are and how we approach life. It can give others a window into our state of mind and our emotional well being, without us even being aware what it's revealing. There are three levels of
Aesthetic beauty calms and soothes the soul. -unknown Making your dwelling into a home is an art form. And making others feel welcome and comfortable is a talent that a true lady seeks to posses and master at each stage of her life. If etiquette
It never fails. As soon as your wallet shrinks to its skinniest fiscal capacity, you realize how hideous some aspects of your home are. “My, my, that kitty cat lamp