I love it when my friends and family walk in the door and they instantly feel festive because my scents all go beautifully together. I love the woody scents created in the fireplace, the vanilla cardamom spices wafting from the baked goods and masala chai brewing in the kitchen, and then blended with the lingering […]
55 Beauty Gifts and Stocking Stuffers Under $50
One of the hardest things about gift giving is pairing things together to create a cohesive theme. What I like to do? Find that one special gift or gifting theme, and then build the gift from there. Below are some pairing ideas, or, if you’re putting together a stocking, pick some from each category for […]
A Quick Getaway To San Francisco
Being a true foodie at heart means I will go anywhere for good food whether it’s the trendiest small plates, wood fired pizza or a local italian homemade company. San Francisco, according to Michelin, is the place to go as the reigning culinary capital of the U.S. But traditional, award winning and up and coming […]
Easy Roasted Yellow Squash Bruschetta
Nothing makes me appreciate my garden produce like the belly-warming flavors of a beautiful roasted summer squash recipe. My signature recipe starts with slow-roasted yellow squash, topped with creamy chèvre, toasted pine nuts, sweet tarragon and liberal amounts of salt and pepper. Then finished with a drizzle of balsamic reduction on french baguette toast. As […]
Galveston Island: A Weekend Getaway
I’ve always thought of myself as the southern hospitality type. Not necessarily a southern belle because I’m not always put together; I don’t wear makeup unless I’m leaving the house; I live in sweatpants and my house is not always company-ready. But what The South, or in this case, the great state of Texas, […]
9 TV Shows to watch before you decorate your home—AND WHY
There’s nothing harder when you begin decorating your dream home than where to start. Especially when you have that one room that you just can’t seem to decorate. So why not take a page out of a set designer’s lookbook? I find it’s way more educational than watching a television series like Extreme […]
