Being a true foodie at heart means I will go anywhere for good food whether it’s the trendiest small plates, wood fired pizza or a local italian homemade company. San Francisco, according to Michelin, is the place to go as the reigning culinary capital of the U.S. But traditional, award winning and up and coming […]
Easy Roasted Yellow Squash Bruschetta
Nothing makes me appreciate my garden produce like the belly-warming flavors of a beautiful roasted summer squash recipe. My signature recipe starts with slow-roasted yellow squash, topped with creamy chèvre, toasted pine nuts, sweet tarragon and liberal amounts of salt and pepper. Then finished with a drizzle of balsamic reduction on french baguette toast. As […]
Galveston Island: A Weekend Getaway
I’ve always thought of myself as the southern hospitality type. Not necessarily a southern belle because I’m not always put together; I don’t wear makeup unless I’m leaving the house; I live in sweatpants and my house is not always company-ready. But what The South, or in this case, the great state of Texas, […]
9 TV Shows to watch before you decorate your home—AND WHY
There’s nothing harder when you begin decorating your dream home than where to start. Especially when you have that one room that you just can’t seem to decorate. So why not take a page out of a set designer’s lookbook? I find it’s way more educational than watching a television series like Extreme […]
Photo Diary: NYFW 2017 Trends
This year’s Spring/Summer trends were anything but typical! Sure, we can expect a few seasonal staples, but there were quite a few surprises as well! Plaid made an appearance at Burberry, Fendi, Hermes, Prabal Gurung, Public School, and more. Plastic sheer rain jackets were all over the Chanel, Valentino, and the Mark Jacobs runways. Athleisure […]
DIY Striped Black and White Marble Table
If you’re looking for a unique conversation starter, this DIY Marble Coffee Table is definitely for you! When we moved to our new home, I knew I needed a conversation piece in the living room. However, most of the home decor we have are hand-me-downs. Let me just say, these hand-me-downs are gems in the […]















