Last spring break, my friend Sarah and I took our respective kids to Florida for a quick getaway. As we sat on the beach enjoying the sun and margaritas, I admired her gold link bracelet and learned that her sister-in-law, Aurelia Demark, was a jewelry designer (a jeweler in the family? Jealous!). After checking out the collection (a design collaboration… Read More
Lately, I have been spending a lot of time outdoors, trying to absorb some vitamin D after these months stuck at home. As I sit on my patio and sunporch, trying to read, my mind keeps wandering, thinking about what these outdoor spaces need to liven them up a bit. I love the look of wicker and rattan, so… Read More
The other day I was watching The Today Show and they had a segment on about the resurgence of the handwritten note. It began showing children making greeting cards to send to isolated seniors during their self-quarantine. The kids were encouraged to send words of inspiration to those in nursing homes who rely on family and friend visitors to… Read More
Lately, I have found myself at our bar at home promptly each day at 5 pm, looking to reward myself with a cold glass of wine, or maybe a really dirty martini (don’t think I am alone in this). I love my family, but being stuck in the house with them for days on end definitely takes a toll… Read More
Every once in a while I like to make small changes to the decor in my house. Usually, these alterations are imperceptible to my husband so I can get away with them with no input from him! I like to switch up the way our coffee tables are styled, usually changing with the seasons. Disclaimer- I am not a… Read More
My girlfriends and I used to get together for a holiday gift exchange every December. Each year as our mom schedules got busier and more hectic, the lunch would get pushed back further and further. Eventually, we decided to plan the lunch in February, when we were all available and excited to get together. This year marks the third… Read More
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