Hand block prints are everywhere this summer- from flowy cotton maxi dresses to cute cropped tops. The colorful hues and sweet floral motifs make for a perfectly casual but cool look–and with breathable soft cotton fabrics, they are super comfy too. Brands like Cleobella and Bell have perfected the look in their collections, but even J. Crew and Tuckernuck… Read More
Are you entertaining this summer? Planning a farm-style backyard bbq, a colorful fiesta, or an outdoor garden party? Then this post is for you. For tablescape inspiration, I head to the Amanda Lindroth site to see how she plays with patterns and textures. Her bright colors, batik prints, and handmade elements produce a casual yet chic look, one perfect… Read More
It is that time of year again–the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (going on now until July 31). Since I am a huge fan of Nordstrom, this is music to my ears. Whether you are stocking up on old favorites or trying something new, the savings will be significant, so now is the time to buy. The sale covers every category: house & home, designer… Read More
Happy Friday followers! This week’s post is all about dorm room essentials–and this one was easy because I just placed a huge Amazon Prime day order for our daughter and her future college dormitory. I am sure that if you have a college-bound or boarding school teen you have probably been bombarded with checklists of things you will need… Read More
It’s time to “add to cart.” Today is the last day of the Amazon Prime Day event which means you have a few hours left to score deals on kitchen items, electronics, clothing, jewelry, and beauty. This summer, I focussed my shopping picks on Amazon small businesses, highlighting savings on items from those lesser-known brands (look for the small… Read More
We just returned from a family vacation in Maine where we rented an Air B&B to fit our extended Whitney family. Aunts, uncles, cousins, and one grandma spent five days having fun at the beach, pool, tennis court, and game table (shuffleboard to Rummikub)! Getting there required a lot of loaded cars, filled with supplies and sports equipment as… Read More
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