On the way to get our new puppy (more on that exciting news later!), I found myself in Chicago with a day and a half to kill. So, what to do? Chicago has a lot going on so there are literally tons of options. And, like most people, when I only have a little time somewhere, I obviously want to make ...
Dorm Room Set-up
I am completely jealous of the design that is happening in dorm rooms today. We’ve come along way from my day of posters, colored milk crates and trunks. Today’s space saving gadgets and accessories seem to transform these tiny spaces into cool little one-room apartments. A decked out dorm room ...
The Perfect Hostess Gift
When it comes to a hostess gift both of us always like to take something a little unexpected, something that says thank you for having me. By deviating from the standard bottle of wine or candle, the hostess knows you've put some thought into it. Fortunately for us, there is an amazing little store ...
Teen Room Refresh
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 ...
