International Instagrams: Inspiration from a World Traveler

My sister-in-law Jessica is one of the most talented, beautiful, funny and all-around interesting people I know.  She is the lead stylist and owner of an amazing salon in San Diego called Paper Doll. But when Jessica’s businesswoman hat comes off, she keeps busy adding stamps to her passport. Jessica is a hair and makeup … Continue reading →

Crushing on velvet for cool weather

Okay, so the weather’s not exactly “cool” yet in New Orleans.  We’re still inching our way there. As I dream of those cold temperatures, however, I’ve been crushing on the velvet that’s popping up in all my favorite catalogs and blogs. The new velvets are warm and welcoming, not gaudy, and add an extra layer … Continue reading →

Picking the perfect marble

Every time we complete a project, the dream of having a fully-renovated house inches a little closer.  Of course, I know we’ll never be totally done, but I can say the upstairs is looking pretty fabulous so far. Right now, we’re tackling a small renovation in the upstairs bath.  We’re leaving the shower and tub … Continue reading →