I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas! It is always inspiring and such fun to see how others spend their holidays, and so today I am recapping via a few of my favorite Instagrams... We will begin with a list of fabulous After Christmas Sales, so please feel free to stay in your Christmas jammies all day, kick up your feet, and enjoy! ANN TAYLOR Extra 60% off all Sale Styles and 40% off ... continue reading...
25 Traditional Christmas Inspirations and Last Minute Gift Ideas
Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? Unfortunately, I have not... but thanks to Amazon Prime, there is still time. If you have procrastinated like I have, below are 25 last-minute gift ideas that will save the day! But first, let's take a look at some classic Christmas inspiration. Because you can never go wrong with traditional design... especially at the ... continue reading...
Alice Naylor-Leyland’s Enchanted English Christmas
Alice Naylor-Leyland lives an enchanted English fairytale of a life, and she is one of my favorite follows on Instagram @mrsalice. The fashion muse, tastemaker, and Vogue contributor divides her time between London and Cambridgeshire where Stibbington - her family's a dreamy, chintz-filled country home - is located. Also known for her charming and whimsical parties and tablescapes, Alice has ... continue reading...
Christmas Cheer at Christopher Spitzmiller’s Clove Brook Farm
Christopher Spitzmiller - ceramicist, lamp mogul, and all around purveyor of good taste - usually spends Christmas upstate with his family at Clove Brook Farm in New York's Hudson Valley. Last year Veranda featured his 1840s Greek Revival home and farm decked for the holidays, and I just simply could not get enough. The overall effect is an elegant tribute to tradition, however, Spitzmiller loves ... continue reading...
Christmas with Olasky & Sinsteden
Catherine Olasky and Maximilian Sinsteden of Olasky & Sinsteden are two of my favorite designers, and I was delighted to see a 19th century country house they designed in the November – December 2019 issue of New England Home. Located in Essex, Connecticut, the homeowners signed up for the holiday house tour their first year in town, and Olasky and Sinsteden were happy to deck the halls—with ... continue reading...
Traditional Christmas in Arkansas
“I think interior design should always complement the exterior of the home,” designer Jill Lawrence says, and her traditional Little Rock house - modeled after a historic home in Williamsburg, Virginia - is a perfect example. Whether with everyday furnishings or seasonal decor, Jill honors the history of her home and its previous owners by complementing the architecture with her own "clean lined ... continue reading...
Christmas with Charlotte Moss
Charlotte Moss is one of my favorite interior designers of all time, and it comes as no surprise that her holiday decorations are pretty spectacular as well! A few years ago, her six-story Upper East Side townhouse was featured in House Beautiful, exquisitely appointed for the holidays... And when Charlotte posted additional Christmas images on her blog, Tête-à-Tête, I could not wait to share! ... continue reading...
Tips for Christmas Shopping on eBay
For years my husband has had a classic Rolex watch on his wish list that has become quite collectable and very difficult to find. It is the stainless steel Daytona, and it was the favorite style of Paul Newman. We thought about checking on eBay, but worried about it being safe... Then I heard about eBay Authenticate™! This program allows you to shop with confidence for your favorite luxury ... continue reading...
Traditional Christmas, Southern Style
After finding out they were expecting their second child, the owners of this Little Rock, Arkansas home decided it was time to expand their 1,940 square foot cottage. The wife had two requirements for her new home... “I wanted it to be very traditional, like a home that had been in the Heights [neighborhood] for years,” she told At Home Arkansas. “And I didn’t want to change the footprint. I feel ... continue reading...
Christmas with Flower Magazine & Cyber Monday Sales
It seems like more often than not, the magazines I subscribe to get a quick glance and an immediate toss in the recycle. However, one magazine that always garners my undivided attention is Flower magazine. Since its debut in March of 2007, Flower has grown at a steady pace, recently moving from quarterly to bimonthly, and it is now available in all 50 states and 17 countries. Flower founder and ... continue reading...
