The Holidays are Here! I hope you are as excited as I am about all of the celebrations. We have so much to be grateful for and celebrating with friends and family can really enrich the season. Beyond setting the table, I love the hunt for the perfect presents for friends and loved ones. I…
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Pulling out my Christmas plates every year marks the start of season for me. It’s a tradition that feels both nostalgic and beautifully intentional–the kind of ritual that signals the beginning of the season and instantly makes a table feel special. Over the years, I’ve fallen in love with certain patterns that fee l…
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Beyond the table, I’ve been in a super cozy mood in my closet! I’m crazy about the sweater and coat that Alice Walk sent me. Everyone talks about their famous wraps but my new favorite is the Cashmere Car Coat. It is the perfect weight and feels incredible. Even the buttons are elegant. If you will be in Dallas Nov…
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At the Table With Cabana
Wow – What a whirlwind! The last few weeks have been filled with joyful times with friends and lots of inspiration. Hosting a ladies dinner at home was so much fun. My guest of honor, Martina Mondadori was visiting Dallas from Milan for Texas Design Week. It was fun to get to see her again and introduce…
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Kip’s Bay Showhouse Dallas 2025 Favorites
I had such a wonderful time at the preview for Kip’s Bay Showhouse in Dallas. It was so pretty this year! There were a lot of fun bars and game rooms but I especially loved seeing all of the classic touches. From framed intaglios to tufted sofas and elegant colors, it was really very inspiring.…
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What I wore for Weston Farms
Shooting my Dove Collection collaboration with Erin of Weston Farms was such a treat. Erin is a delight, incredibly creative and attentive to detail. She knows everything about Magnolia! I loved hearing her stories from her days as a food stylist and her work at the farm. Getting dressed up for these shoots is always…
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Cabana by Martina Mondadori and Luisa Beccaria Trunk Show at The Charleston Club
I am so excited about my new partnership with TRUNKcurated, my virtual trunk show shop, and The Charleston Club. The Charleston Club is a new Mahjong House on Lover’s Lane in Dallas. We will be hosting in-person trunk shows there with special vendors and I hope you will join us! We have an exciting TRUNK…
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Introducing the Dove Collection: A Celebration of Beauty, Purpose, and Giving Back
I am thrilled to launch The Dove Collection, my collaboration with Weston Farms. Check out the details below! Born from a collaboration between author Kimberly Whitman and Erin Weston, founder and creative force behind Weston Farms, the Dove Collection is rooted in a shared desire to create beauty with purpose. Designed with Weston Farms’ exquisite…
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Kappa Tablescapes Event Recap and Designers 2025
I was so impressed with the incredible designer tables at the 2025 Kappa Tablescapes event. They were all so elegant and inspiring. I loved every one but only captured images of a few of them as I was racing in to the Ball Room for my interview with Aerin Lauder. I was honored…
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Kappa Tablescapes 2025
It is always so much fun to set the table for Kappa Tablescapes. It is even more fun to walk around and see the tables that other designers have created! I’ll post more of those later but for today, I hope you enjoy my table for the 2025 event. All of the products featured are…
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Happy Halloween!
I typically try to stay very positive in my writing about entertaining but I have to admit that I’ve never been big on Halloween. I don’t mean to imply that I’m joining the fun police or anything but it just hasn’t really been my thing. Growning up, my parents always saw it as a dark…
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Rome Off the Beaten Path
There’s something irresistible about Rome — the layers of history, the sun-kissed ruins, the smell of espresso in the morning, and the way the city invites you to slow down and savor. With just a short time to explore, we focused on the hidden corners and local favorites, guided by some very chic and trusted friends.…
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A Homeworthy Easter Table
Happy Easter! This is one of my favorite times of the year. It is a time to celebrate salvation and rebirth and gather with friends and family. One of my favorite ways to celebrate any occasion is around a table. Laying the table with collected pieces makes it even more meaningful. I was honored to…
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