As we head into the last couple weeks of summer, an al fresco meal on a warm evening is just how I want to wind down the season.
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This time of year always makes me want to cozy the home! As it gets darker earlier, the candles start to come out, as well as layering pieces such as velvet pillows and soft blankets.
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I have a new appreciation for brands with a long history, LL Bean being a perfect example! Growing up in New England, everyone had one of the classic canvas totes. I have a couple and I use them for everything.
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I love a mix of old and new, as you will see with a lot of my pieces. I found this old pine table at an antique store in Pasadena for a great price. There really is nothing like the patina of old beautiful wood.
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Two days before Christmas and putting the last minute touches around the house! My paper whites are about to bloom and I am listening to Nigel Slater’s Christmas Diaries as I create a few vases of some of my favorite wintery blooms.
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This year has been challenging to say the least, so I wanted to make our Thanksgiving feel thoughtful and special. Usually, I am the neutral queen, but this year I wanted to add in some warmer tones.
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One of the best things about summer is eating outside. Since spending so much time at home, being able to sit in the backyard and have a glass of wine or a meal has made such a difference.
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Since spending so much time at home, it has made me think a lot about personal style and changing tastes. After years of trial and error, I have found what works for me, but I have also shifted focus to practicing the idea of a thoughtful home.
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I am always seeking better and more efficient ways to organize. Since I cook often, I got tired of looking at my jumble of a pantry and decided I needed to streamline. I also liked the idea of having my food in airtight glass containers versus plastic.
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