Everything is Better with CONFETTI

Our friend Whitney threw the most colorful and fun wedding celebration. The groomsmen had pompom boutonnieres, we tossed dried herbs and jingled bells as the new couple made their way to their chariot. The reception had vintage planters filled with colorful blooms, and giant confetti-filled balloons. Here are a few photos from the florists behind … Continue reading Everything is Better with CONFETTI

Book Roundup: March 2018

There really isn't much else I need in life than a good book. Well. Maybe a cold pinot grigio. And a soft dog. Okay, and dark chocolate. And if I'm going to list all the things I need in life, I may as well also mention Coco Chanel Eau de Parfum, my mala beads, and … Continue reading Book Roundup: March 2018

Peaches, Pie, Guinness, Oh My!

Typically for St. Paddy's day, one of us will make a dark chocolate Guinness cake with cream cheese icing, a tried and true recipe from one of our Domestic Goddesses, Nigella Lawson. This year, with Stephanie in charge of desserts, we opted for something a little different: Key Lime Pie. We grew up as Georgia … Continue reading Peaches, Pie, Guinness, Oh My!

Pure Magic: A Wrinkle in Time Set Design

WHO wouldn't want to go see the new adaptation of the classic children's book "A Wrinkle in Time", a tale about the power of love and light in the time of darkness? Women directed, a diverse cast, and a story of the enduring power of love. What more could you ask for? (this was the … Continue reading Pure Magic: A Wrinkle in Time Set Design

Library Haul: Spring Break Edition

What's better than a mid-afternoon affogato? An affogato with new books from the library! Stephanie's picks this week: Life Unstyled: How to embrace imperfection and create a home you love *** Pretty Pastel Style: Decorating interiors with pastel shades *** Nic's Pick's Vintage Parties: A Guide to Throwing Themed Events—from Gatsby Galas to Mad Men … Continue reading Library Haul: Spring Break Edition

Spring Reads for Book Club

Thanks to my BookRiot weekly e-mail, I went down a rabbit hole of new books to add to the list. Some of these sounded like a good fit for the Mixed Print book club: The Reluctant Fortune-Teller - Norbert Zelenka has always lived life on the sidelines. It’s why at seventy-three years old he’s broke and alone … Continue reading Spring Reads for Book Club

Currently Reading: Leave Me Alone with the Recipes

In an age of endless influencers, it's so exciting to come across a purely original voice. I'm reading Leave Me Alone with the Recipes: The Life, Art, and Cookbook of Cipe Pineles, an illustrated semi-biography of the first woman art director for Conde Nast, Cipe Pineles. Editors Sarah Rich, Wendy MacNaughton, Maria Popova, and Debbie … Continue reading Currently Reading: Leave Me Alone with the Recipes

Mixed Print Book Club

In our recently formed "Mixed Print Book Club," we try to pick books for the group that are charming, fun, and an escape from reality (for better or for worse). The group consists of mostly working women (and yes, that includes full-time mamas!), so when we have a few minutes to slip away into another … Continue reading Mixed Print Book Club