Brace yourselves for a tw0-part (or even three-part!) post so chock full of Thanksgiving table inspiration and holiday entertaining ideas that you’re definitely going to want to grab a pen and take notes! Earlier this fall I joined forces with my wonderful friend Elizabeth Messina to host one of Sunday Suppers’ Sobremesa dinner parties for a handful of lovely […]
For three years in a row, I’ve visited Italy. And for three years in a row, I’ve returned to the States full of a renewed energy for playing hostess. You see, the Italians just get it when it comes to entertaining. Unlike many Americans I know (myself included!), Italians place zero stress on their get-togethers. There’s […]
One question I get asked a lot is, “Where do you find your inspiration?” The answer I always give may not be the most useful, but it’s definitely the most honest: “Everywhere!” Because the truth is, even the most unexpected source can provide a wealth of ideas for any project, from decor makeovers to entertaining […]
When the daylight hours decrease and the holiday stress mounts it becomes ever more important to carve out time for self-care and soul nourishment. I of all people know the extent to which our homes can support us in being our best selves (I literally wrote the book on the subject!) so I get really […]
Oh boy, oh boy! Thanksgiving is so close that I can practically smell the pie and stuffing in the oven! While the holiday is 90% about food and family for me, I reserve the other 10% for my excitement over setting the table. And I especially love creating festive Thanksgiving table decor on a budget! Which is exactly what I […]
How often to you create something just for the sheer pleasure of it? I’m sorry to say that I only do it rarely. I’ve got grand ideas about creative hobbies I’d love to pursue—I’m dying to take a pottery throwing class, for example, and I’ve been wanting for years to brush up my piano skills—but it […]
I’m still riding the inspiration high from my trip to Las Vegas Market earlier this week. Because yesterday’s post on Jaipur Living’s minimalist global decor only scratched the surface, I wanted to share one more fabulous find that I can’t stop thinking about! Viewing the selection of tablewares brands represented at the market was like being […]
Every year when the days grow longer and the evenings grow warmer, I love the transition from eating meals inside to enjoying them outside. Not only does dining al fresco make every bite taste better, but the house seems to triple in size as soon as we incorporate the yard into our routine! Since every square inch is precious when you’re living in 600 […]
This morning I had breakfast with Kara Dykert of the lovely lifestyle and food blog By Kara Elise, and I gotta tell you guys: this gal is one to watch for sure. You definitely know her work already. As the head of events at Darling Magazine, Kara has spent the last while concepting and producing the stunning Darling Dinners […]
Can you believe that CB2 is now fifteen years old? It seems like just yesterday that I’d take the Q train from Brooklyn to SoHo and drool over every plate, table, and chair in their just-opened New York store. Today the brand has become my go-to for unique decor accents that straddle the line between current and classic. […]