There’s something about certain homes that feels undeniably luxurious. It isn’t always because they’re filled with expensive furniture or designer fabrics. In fact, some of the most beautiful homes I’ve visited were surprisingly simple. What they all had in common was a sense of cohesion. Every room felt intentional, inviting, and beautifully layered. One of…
What a wonderful week it’s been as we’ve settled into full summer mode here at Foxglove Hill! My granddaughters headed off to summer camp, which means my chauffeur duties—driving to lessons, practices, and activities—are on hold for the next month. Whatever your plans are this week, I hope you enjoy a wonderful Fourth of July….
Today’s arrangement was created entirely with Trader Joe’s flowers. One of the reasons I love shopping there is the variety, freshness, and value. The good news? You can use these same techniques with flowers from almost any grocery store. One of the biggest misconceptions about arranging flowers is that you have to be born with…
For those of you who have been with me for a while, you know that for many years I lived in Celebration, Florida. In fact, my newsy updates were often called A Life in Celebration, a title that carried a double meaning. It reflected both the town I called home and my belief that life…
There is something magical about dining outdoors on a warm summer evening. Add a few wooden pallets, oversized pillows, twinkling fairy lights, and simple dinnerware, and suddenly your backyard feels like an intimate outdoor café. This backyard pallet picnic is one of my favorite ways to entertain friends because it proves you don’t need expensive…