Mrs. Kennedy and Me

April 19th, 2012 // by Lydia Ellison Howerton

I’m pretty positive y’all have caught on to my Jackie Kennedy Onassis obsession by now, right? First it was my copycat shift dress and then the vision of Jackie in pink. I have always counted her on the top of

Chesapeake Blondies

April 18th, 2012 // by Sarah

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Pepperidge Farms is the OPI of cookie companies. Just like a certain raspberry shade tells you a girl is Berry Daring, certain flavor combos familiarize you with the residents of Sausalito, Montauk, Captiva and Santa Cruz. It makes total

Pretty Planters

April 17th, 2012 // by Sarah

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Terracotta pots? Boring. Something fresh and pretty like this vintage bathtub planter? Gorgeous but pricy. Which is a good thing because filling that tub basically constitutes begging the gods to strike my garden down. I haven’t the hubris to think

How To: Bloody Mary Bar

April 16th, 2012 // by Lydia Ellison Howerton

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I’m planning a wedding shower in a few weeks for a bride that loves Bloody Mary’s. The other hostesses and I want this Bloody Mary Bar to be unforgettable. This is what we did last year for Anjali’s shower…

The Allure of the Crock-Pot

April 13th, 2012 // by Sarah

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We learn early that if something has a lot of names, that something is very important. Remember the Eskimos and all their words for snow? And if there’s only one name, then it better be a good one. Which

Lemongrass Pickled Shrimp

April 12th, 2012 // by Lydia Ellison Howerton

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Remember last year when I co-hosted a wedding shower for Anjali and we had a Banh Mi Sandwich Buffet for lunch? I never shared the recipe for the one thing I actually cooked for the shower which was the YUMMY

Wooden Spoon Rainbow

April 11th, 2012 // by Lydia Ellison Howerton

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Wouldn’t this be a great gift? Dip some pretty wooden serving spoons into non-toxic colored paint. Maybe a whole set for friend’s wedding shower or just a pair for Mom on Mother’s Day. The ultimate in chic hostess gifts

Poppy, Grapefruit & Birch

April 10th, 2012 // by Lydia Ellison Howerton

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Introducing the Heath Ceramics Spring/Summer 2012 colors… Poppy, Grapefruit and Birch! Heath seasonal collections are limited in production and supplies only last a few months. Remember last years yellow collection? SO SO sad I didn’t get a keepsake. Won’t make

Quick Trip to SF

April 9th, 2012 // by Sarah

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Baby Ruby’s ‘hood. Pit stop at Tartine. Coconut cream pie (not pictured) is the new family fav, but I took this picture for inspiration. Must make lemon meringue cake. Vegan carrot cake was amazing! Maybe it’s the kamut? The best