Thanksgiving Table

hanksgiving hosting tips Are you hosting this year?  Here are a few tips!     Choose a Classic Color Palette. I really love browns, and deeper hues for Thanksgiving. But I think navy could look so lovely too!   Add Some Plaid. Whether it’s a tablecloth, a charger, a party cracker. I think a little plaid is […]

Fall outdoor tablescape

Courtyard Fall Tablescape Loving this fall tablescape we put together in the courtyard.  Back when we first bought this house, I remember loving this are.  The snake plants and bougainvillea that seems to bloom year round have a hold on me.  When we swing on our sleeping porch, I have this view and it never fails […]

NYC with kids

< We had our fall break Friday/Monday, so we took full advantage and booked a trip to NYC with the kids.    I crowd sourced sooo much for this trip- so thank you for all of your recommendations.  It’s overwhelming, because there’s so much to see and do.  I ultimately went with some things that […]

family board games for gifts

!0 games that make great family gifts My boys LOVE board games.  They even did it after school as an activity in the spring.   Board games teach all kind of lessons.  They are great fun for the whole family.  One of my favorite gifts to give is a board game, so that everyone can […]

Bauble Stockings: A Special Holiday Tradition for Families

If you’ve been around here for a while, you’ve no doubt seen me share about Bauble Stockings. I’ve highlighted them on a previous gift guide for men and I’ve also touched on how we’ve used them in our home. But if you’re unfamiliar with this brand, you’re in for a real treat! According to Bauble Stocking’s […]

a few updates to our home

A couple fun updates 1.  I bought the Kennedy console from Z Gallerie earlier in the year.  I replaced a console I had for the last 7 years from World Market, and sold it on Facebook marketplace.  I love the modern take on Ming style with this console table.  It’s a great size, and could […]

Reading nook

Johns reading nook A few months ago there were built in bookshelves where the wall is in this photo.  It went over the windows, blocked light, and just didn’t look great to us.  They were not original to the house- so I didn’t feel so poorly having them taken out.  It was like Christmas morning […]

10 ways I boost my immune system

10 ways I boost my immune system Not a medical professional, but staying healthy is top of mind.   So take it all with a grain of salt!  I hesitated to write this, because I know how tenuous health can be.  It’s extremely personal – so what may work for me, might not for you. […]

Business & Pleasure x Julia Berolzheimer

THE PRETTIEST OUTDOOR UMBRELLAS + beach/pool seats The prettiest beach/pool/outdoor seating out there goes to Business & Pleasure x Julia Berolzheimer.  It’s perfect for Molly’s pool area.  I love the shade of green, the scallops, and the pretty pattern.  Just precious! You can shop the whole gorgeous collection here.  This weekend it’s all 30% off! […]

Resort Looks I’m loving with Saks

While holiday gifting is definitely on the mind, resort is especially with our upcoming trip.  I love to get gifts from Saks Fifth Avenue.  For others, but also for myself!   We leave for the Bahamas next week for my 40th.  I can’t wait!  I found this beautiful Johanna Ortiz Tanga printed one shoulder dress at Saks […]

A fresh fall table

Transitioning into fall The Pottery Barn team sent over some new items from Julia Berolzheimer’s gorgeous new collection, and Molly and I  were so excited to use it in this fall tablescape.  I think the colors of the tablecloth make it a perfect one to transition into the next season.  Every detail is so thoughtful. […]

Blues and browns for Fall Table Top

BRown and Blue Table Top Molly and I paired this pretty blue and green tablecloth with all of our favorite browns and blues.  I love the pairing!  Love the combo of the stripe plates, with the brown salad plates, embroidered brown and white napkins, wicker placemats, and the sage green utensils.  We are both wearing […]

Maileg Mice make the best kids gift

LOVE MAILEG MICE It all started in February of 2020 when Wes wanted an actual mouse.  Thankfully we  settled on a maileg mouse.  We had just bought a fish, and there was no way I would voluntarily let a mouse in my house.  Since then, we have added to their collection.  Surf mice after surf […]

Sea Island Itinerary with kids

SEA ISLAND WITH KIDS Right after we got home from Europe this summer (which I still need to do a recap of that!) we had a night at home, and then we headed back out to Sea Island.  This was a trip JB earned with his work.  A couple other EJ trips – here, here, […]

Johns Room + things I still need to do…

Updates to Johns Room Johns room looks night and day different than this time last year.  We took out built ins, had it repainted, new drapes put in, a new bed, and more.  I wanted him to have something classic that can grow with him as he gets older.  I love his room, though there’s […]

Sail to Sable x Palm Beach Lately

SAIl to Sable x Palm Beach Lately at the Colony in Palm Beach I’m always amazed by Beth and Danielle, the sisters behind Palm Beach Lately.  They are just both such power houses in this industry but I’ve seen first hand how they always put their families first.  Just the sweetest two sisters, and I […]

Bedroom Refresh

A LITTLE BEDROOM REFRESH In 2022 right before we had Southern Living come to the house, in a rush I had our bedroom painted while we were skiing in Big Sky.  We pretty much got home from that trip, and a few days later we were shooting with the SL team.  It was a whirlwind! […]

Browns and Olives for fall

Bring on the browns I love when a table comes together.  Molly and I picked up these olive trees at Trader Joe’s and from there this table took shape. To spruce up potted plants, we like to cover the dirt with preserved moss.  A little moss goes a long way in making an $8 plant shine in […]

10 tips for Hosting Easter

Hosting tips from the #Youcansetwith us & VIETRI for Easter This Easter tablescape from Molly and I was made in partnership with Vietri.  We have long loved Vietri, their handmade Italian pieces are classics that we reach for over and over!   We are so excited to share some hosting tips, but first a bit about […]

Blues and Greens for the table

#Youcansetwith us & Truffle bee This tablescape from Molly and I deserved a permanent spot on the feed!  Well, they all do.  We love doing this so much, as setting the table for a celebration, or a fun night at home is always on the agenda.  But this place setting would be the one I […]

Our new sofa side table with OKA

I love our new side sofa side table from OKA.  They are the perfect size, and I feel like they were made for our sectional!  Sofa side tables are a must for any living room.  A spot to place drinks, snacks, or books while you are relaxing on the couch!  I also love to display […]

Classic Fall Capsule Wardrobe 2023

Fall capsule wardrobe classic

MY FALL CAPSULE WARDOBE A popular post this year was my Ultimate European Packing list.  Which served as a sort of capsule for summer this year in general.   I wore all of the items, over and over, mixing and matching.  Quite a few I’ll bring into fall too!  Like I state in my list […]

A fresh fern centerpiece

  This fresh fern summer centerpiece from from our latest tablescape makes me happy!  We were trying to keep it tropical and beachy – and let the dogwood hill menu/placecards take the lead on where this table was going to go.  Next time you don’t want to use fresh flowers, look around your yard.  We […]

Needlepointing with Greystone

10 REASONS TO CONSIDER NEEDLEPOINTING My mother has been needlepointing forever, and has always encouraged me to do it as well.  What I love about it, is how it can social, commemorative, and let’s be honest – it gives you a break from screens.  Greystone needlepoint sent me this beginners kit – they have all […]

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