As I walked into my son’s room to put away laundry, I looked around his Pottery-Barned room and thought sadly he is no longer a little boy (in fact, Jack is in high school and approaching 6 feet) and it’s time for a refresh. Knowing that boys are so hard on everything, my hope was that I could make ...
Summer Fragrances
Now that the warmer months are upon us, it’s the perfect time to explore a new fragrance. When you think of spring and summer, you think floral. There are so many great fragrances that combine the perfect blend of fruit & botanicals to create a fresh take for a summer aroma. We’ll highlight a ...
How to Pack Smart
Summer means vacations and packing—which can be a bit of a challenge. Here's one for you: Can you imagine packing for a three week trip and the weight of your luggage (including the bag) needs to come in under 45 pounds? What?!? That’s exactly what my luggage restrictions were on a recent trip to ...
Grilled Bruschetta with Tomatoes and Basil…So Easy!
Happy 4th of July! Whether you're making chicken, steak, fish, ribs or hamburgers and hotdogs on the grill, why not start off with a delicious and easy grilled bruschetta? You're going to be grilling anyway, so why not? Trust me, it's simple and the results are so worth it. And your guests will ...
Wardrobe Basics According to Anna Wintour
When you see a list created by Anna Wintour of the 5 basic items every woman should own, you think, "Oh this should be good AND expensive$." There really is no higher fashion authority than the The Queen of Vogue, but can she really choose five things for regular old me? The answer ...
Coffee Table Styling
Nothing refreshes a space like a quick coffee table update. It’s easy and actually kind of fun. Just follow these simple steps and you’ll nail it like a pro. Divide and conquer... depending on the shape of your table, either divide it into quarters (a square table) or thirds (a rectangular ...
Sprucing Up For Spring
First off, this is most definitely not a typical gardening article, primarily because this is not a gardening blog (they are so many great ones out there.) If I ever do pass along a more “technical” gardening tip, it’s because my dear friend and gardener extraordinaire, Eddie, has given me some ...
Sunglass Shopping With Friends
Ok. You’re either a “Yes, I love to shop with my friends! We do lunch, maybe grab a glass of wine and hit as many stores as we can.” OR you fall into the category of “Hmmm. I love my friends, but no, thanks. I’m all about shopping by myself. I want it done!” If you fall into the second category, ...
A Signature Drink
Just like a signature scent, a signature drink is a cool thing. From a make your own margarita bar to a sparkling holiday punch, having a separate station for a particular beverage is a festive add to a party anytime of year. If you want to serve a signature drink at a get-together (or if you ...
