DIY Hydrangea Wreath

  I decided to do something a little different for my grandmother for Christmas.  She had commented on a photo of a beautiful hydrangea wreath on my blog and I thought it would be fun to make one for her.  While she was in town for the holidays, we picked out the flowers and ribbon … Continue reading →

A taste of historic New Orleans for your Christmas wish list

You don’t have to live in New Orleans to get a bit of the Big Easy under your Christmas tree.  Check out this gorgeous new book from the folks who run the historic Hermann-Grima and Gallier properties! Photographer and author Kerri McCaffety recounts the days of antebellum New Orleans through glossy photos and some pretty … Continue reading →

Don’t Forget About Dad! Father’s Day Gift Guide

Father’s Day is right around the corner (ahem… it’s THIS Sunday), so you better get on that gift giving bandwagon… and fast!  Here are some fun options any Dad is sure to love, even if you’re lacking in the creativity department.   Aidan Gill for Men old-fashioned shave, $35 ♣   Timex for J Crew … Continue reading →