A Graduation at Home

We had a wonderful time putting together a mini-celebration for our sweet Maddy, our nanny who lives with us.  She has always been like a member of our family but, as we have all isolated together, our bond has really grown even stronger!  Maddy earned a degree in Pastoral Studies and her graduation would have…

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Written Gratitude

I have always loved receiving a hand written thank you note but today, more than ever, they are even more meaningful.  I know it sounds cliche but it is so true! I love writing them too but I often forget.  Every year, one of my new years resolutions is to write  at least one thank…

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Friday Favorites

I love these piggie place cards!  Check out this chance to win a Chanel Black Caviar Maxi Flap Bag! Oh my, and this contest is for a Tiffany Decanter and two Holland and Sherry Glasses – so chic! Crazy about this statement necklace. We loved visiting the Christmas at the White House exhibit! You need…

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Monogram Everything! Leather Letters

Monogram lovers, perk up!   Now you don’t have to custom order a painted monogram on your next bag – you can mix and match leather letters on any bag you like with out doing any permanent damage!   Check out these amazing leather letters by Anya Hindmarch on my bestie Tina Craig’s (aka. Bag Snob)…

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Weekend Wear – August Beach Style

Clutch – perfect summer bag.  love this one. Hat – gotta keep that sun off of your gorgeous mug! Dress – striped – loose – so chic Shades – love the blue tint Swimsuit – I’m a one piece girl this summer. Phone or iPad Case – This is the only bikini you will see on me this summer! Wedge –…

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Friday Favorites

I can’t wait to share more images from our trip to Ireland with you next week but I couldn’t wait to get this up!  We were greeted at Ballyfin with a rainbow -an amazing start to an amazing weekend! Love these darling note cards with sweet sentimental sayings. Have you gotten a head start on…

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Friday Favorites

Looking back at one of my favorite tablescapes from my first Southern Living story a few years back!   Oh my good gracious – Mermaid Lovers click here!  I love a summer bun and these are the only bobby pins I trust.  I just got this new powder a few days ago and I’m obsessed.…

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Friday Favorites – The book is off to the printer!

BUSY!  The only word I can think of to describe this time of year.  I almost think March and April have become more hectic than November and December!  What is happening? But guess what – my next book, Monograms for the Home, just went to the printer yesterday!  What a load off my shoulders!  I’m…

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Monogram Mania with Mary!

What a fun weekend! I had a blast and feel so super motivated after attending a blogger’s conference that gave me tons and tons of tips on great ways to bring you content that I hope you will really enjoy. One of the best parts of the weekend was celebrating Mary Katrantzou’s A to Z…

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