I immediately wanted to host an event after seeing this beautifully decorated table (and photos below) on the Instagram account of @IndiaHicksStyle. The accompanying comment said "This time last week. Slice of England." After a bit of digging around online, I came to learn that this lovely table was designed for a dinner held last week in … Continue reading Celebrating A Slice of England
Tomorrow is the 4th of July holiday and today on the blog we are celebrating the spirit of summer with designs inspired by patriotic colors. Although I'm generally partial to neutral colors, I've always been drawn to a classic New England look that often incorporates red, white, and blue. Mr. B and I be celebrating … Continue reading Red, White, and Blue
Cinco de Mayo is always a great excuse to gather a few friends over. Whether you've been planning a fiesta for a while or are more a spur-of-the-moment kind of person, here are a few easy, last minute ideas to help you plan your party. Happy weekend! I love the idea of using pink and … Continue reading Easy Entertaining for Cinco de Mayo
I was originally planning a traditional Easter post filled with lots of pretty and pastel colors but then I remembered taking pictures of a public art installation during the Christmas holiday when Mr. B and I stayed at the Pendry Hotel in the Gaslamp District of Downtown San Diego. The hotel was hosting "Rabbitville", a … Continue reading Rabbitville
I always wondered why Sarah Jessica Parker signs off some of her Instagram posts with "Rabbit, Rabbit". It turns out that it is a greeting to be used on the first day of the month and is meant to wish someone good luck for that month ahead. An interesting article about this tradition/superstition can be found here. "Rabbit, … Continue reading Rabbit, Rabbit : Entertaining for Easter
