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Bryan and I recently took a quick trip to Charleston for Bryan’s work event. I always to love being in Charleston – so much beauty and inspiration all around you!! We stayed at The Loutrel… last time we stayed at The Spectator and they are owned by the same people and right next door to each other.   You know how I feel about a hotel lobby…inspiration everywhere! At The Spectator, when you walk in there is the most amazing painting by Sally King Benedict. I love all the original artwork throughout both hotels and the bar at the Spectator is...

I piggybacked this trip on my most recent New York trip because it was the perfect time to head to California and stock up for spring, summer and upcoming fall for you. And I'm thrilled to report I found SO many awesome goodies for you!  I usually do most sourcing either in New York or LA and of course we work directly with the family in Turkey for the Turkish Towels. In New York it's more jewelry centered and in California it's more textiles, totes and a totally different vibe!  I love both and love to bring the two coasts together to create the essence of my...

Recently Bryan and I took a long weekend to enjoy a spot that has been on our bucket list for years, Blackberry Farm!   Just trying to get out of town is so hard…. this was NOT easy to plan – the logistics with work/kids/life when trying to get out of town for 48 hours are nearly impossible! My parents came in from Virginia, we dropped Gwynnie off at Bryan’s parents in Knoxville and all the details and masks and bus stops and daycare…. It feels like we are trying to move mountains!! When we finally got in the car,...

If you have followed me for any time at all you probably know my love of California knows no bounds. AND I love to take you along for the ride. Come along with me on my latest sourcing trip! The first leg of my trip I stayed in Malibu at the Surfrider Malibu Hotel. I spent my morning walking around Malibu listening to the Big Little Lies soundtrack – cliché, I know, but I just couldn’t help myself!     The next day I spent the afternoon in Santa Monica and Downtown LA working with different vendors to design some...