Valentine’s Day this year was a school holiday for the long Presidents’ Day weekend. It is such a treat to have a four-day weekend in the middle of February, which is a particularly busy month of teaching due to report cards, conferences, and the all-school musical with which I am involved. For Valentine’s Day, relaxation…
4 Wintertime Books to Embrace the Season
Since the end of December, I have enjoyed reading books that take place in and celebrate winter – from the solstice to holidays to snowy mountains. These four reads all take place during wintertime and are best read cozied up with a blanket and a cup of tea. Time of the Child by Niall Williams…
A Beautiful Winter Exhibition
Between the holiday lights and tulips in spring, Cheekwood brings orchids to the mansion for February. It is such a beautiful respite from wintertime. I love stepping inside the Loggia and feeling like I’m in a tropical paradise for a while. I was feeling so comfy this day wearing my new cashmere pullover and pants….
Mocha Check Home Decor and A Pretty Valentine’s Tea Towel
I recently received a package from Mackenzie-Childs for a photo/video collaboration containing some beautiful home items that I picked out from their new Mocha Check collection. I love how seamlessly the neutral tones and pretty pattern fit in our home. The vase looks gorgeous on our island with tulips for anticipating spring. I created this…
Girls’ Night Craft: Making a Vision Board for 2025
On Saturday night, I had some girlfriends over for dinner, chatting, and making vision boards for 2025. We were all born in the early 90s, when we used to cut out clips from magazines and make collages, and I thought it would be fun to bring back this nostalgic activity. Lately, my friends and I…
Winter Bedding + Garnet Hill Sale
Our bedding has evolved through the years. We enjoyed flannel sheets for the holidays a few years ago, but they became worn more quickly than expected. After getting married, we received some Serena & Lily bedding and have loved it. This winter, I replaced the light blue pillow covers and shams with white and neutral…
