Weekend Pursuits • 5.4.14
After a rainy week, I was so happy to head out East to celebrate my mom’s birthday and for a quick client consult. On Saturday we headed to Tom Colicchio’s restaurant, Topping Rose House, for a Pork...
View ArticleMDW Sweets • Flag Lemon Bars
I have a HUGE sweet tooth, but super-sweet treats aren’t typically my thing. I usually pass on buttercream frosted cakes (Billy and I had carrot cake at our wedding!), in favor of homemade cookies, pie...
View ArticleThe Hamptons & an Unexpected Staycation
{a day at the beach – sandals, hat, book, blanket, speaker} {tacos at La Fondita} {sunset over Amagansett} {the new floorset at Serena & Lily} {kitchen bookcase styling at The Bungalow} {pretty...
View ArticleDesign Crush • Kara Rosenlund’s Perfect Imperfections
From the perfectly unmade bed, to the lovely vignettes of collected vintage treasures, to the drool worthy food porn; the way in which photographer and stylist Kara Rosenlund visually tells a story is...
View ArticleRestaurant Highlight • Pascal & Sabine
This past Sunday the weather was a little overcast here, so Billy and I decided to try out new-to-us restaurant, Pascal & Sabine, for brunch in downtown Asbury Park. We loved our meal so much, we...
View ArticleBordeaux
We had an absolutely amazing time in Bordeaux! From the gorgeous lands, to the plethora of wine tastings, to the wonderful people and delightful food; to say my expectations were met is a bit of an...
View ArticleLemon Lavender Yogurt
My abundance of lavender has generously perfumed the backyard air all summer long, and with our first frost not too far off, I brought big bunches of it inside to dry the weekend before last. I love...
View ArticleTake Note 10•10•14
Just popping in to say Happy Friday and share a few things I was inspired by this week! Exceptional food, low prices and a no-reservation policy already made getting a table at one of my favorite...
View ArticleRecent Pursuits • Wölffer’s Harvest
This weekend we headed out East to attend one of my favorite Fall events – Wölffer Estate’s annual Harvest Party. We had the opportunity to check out some of their new vintages – I was particularly...
View ArticleTake Note 11•14•14
Did you know that Spanx makes leggings now?! The stretch twill is perfect for everyday and I’m loving the faux leather to jazz it up a bit! Think I’ll skip my 8:00 AM spin class this weekend and sleep...
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