When one of my favorite stores is having a sale, I want to share. I’ve been shopping at Serena & Lily for myself and my clients for several years and when I’m back in Connecticut, its a must stop for me. Have you ever been in a store that you love so much, you want to move in? S & L is one of those! Serena & Lily believes living well begins at home. I wholeheartedly agree. Their fresh coastal…
Let me start off by saying, these are not just some of my favorite items. They’re more like obsessions…they’re that good! If you are looking for some last minute holiday gifts, you can’t go wrong with any of the below. Baloo Weighted Blanket My husband bought one for our daughter for Christmas and had it shipped to me. I had never heard of weighted blankets before and, to be honest, the thought of something heavy on top of me wasn’t…
Instagram can be an amazing introduction to small businesses and trade from all over. When I first saw an incredible wall hanging on The Beach Lodge’s Instagram feed, my jaw dropped. Of course I had to follow up! I found out it was from The Dharma Door , founded in 2004 by Australian Shannon Sheedy, with the “dream of creating products that combine good design with ethical production. Shannon and her husband are one of the leading sources for contemporary fair…
While I love living in Santa Barbara, California, there are some things that just can’t be duplicated here on the West coast. A part of me will always love New England…Connecticut to be specific, where we still own a home. Here are a few recent glimpses of some of my favorite things about Fairfield County, Connecticut.…
My love affair with Simon Pearce started 30 years ago when I was given six small hand blown glass bowls as a wedding gift. Years later when those much loved bowls went missing after a catered event, the wonderful people at Simon Pearce remade six more just like them. No small thing since those bowls had been discontinued for years!…
While you know me as a home decor blogger here and on Instagram, occasionally a shop or product is just too good to keep to myself. At this stage in my life, it’s all about simplifying. I’ve begun to edit my home to reflect a simpler lifestyle and I thought it was time to do the same with my makeup. I’m sure I’m not the only one who has drawers and cabinets full of makeup they don’t use. Five years…
…Loom and Leaf by Saatva. Those of you who follow my blog or Instagram account, know that during a recent renovation, our garage flooded. That wouldn’t have been too bad if our entire bedroom wasn’t being stored in it. The mattress took the brunt of the deluge, turning it into a giant, smelly, five hundred pound sponge.…
Since posting photos of my parents Vermont farmhouse, I’ve fielded questions about the vintage lighting in their kitchen and entry hall. In the center of Manchester, Vermont is a gem of a shop chock full of everything from lights that owner Brad Andres customizes for his clientele, to all manner of quirky interesting finds. Green Peak Elements is also a veritable gold mine for those seeking antiques and collectibles!…