Every year when September rolls around I think of Steve Martin in Father of the Bride. “This house is warm in the winter, cool in the summer and look spectacular with Christmas lights. It’s a great house. I never want…
Last Minute Gifts
So Christmas is five days away… Soak it in… If you have not finished shopping yet I am here to help. Of course there are still plenty of local places to shop and get your gifts but if you are…
Lilly Pulitzer with Tights and Booties
A few months back I did a post about how Lilly Pulitzer had so many incredible options for fall. They have been pigeon holed as a spring/summer/resort wear line and the truth is they are so much more. I had…
Happy Hollandaise…
My Extravagant Christmas List
Big Daddy and I still make Christmas lists for one another. It’s one of my favorite parts of the Christmas season. He usually starts asking me what is on my list in October so that he can start planning. I…
Decorating For the Holidays
I am sitting here writing this by the glow of my bedroom Christmas tree, watching Merry Christmas Charlie Brown and drinking a peppermint chocolate coffee… Decorating the house for Christmas is something that I really look forward to each year. …
Christmas with the Kings
We spent the last week in Florida with Big Daddy’s family celebrating Thanksgiving. It was such a nice time and we were really able to relax and enjoy the time with his parents and with the kids. It’s funny how…
Fancy Kings – Holiday
We are in the home stretch to the Christmas holidays. Thanksgiving is Thursday which means this weekend will officially start holiday parties. Big Daddy and I love to get dressed up and although there aren’t a ton of reasons for…
Setting the perfect Thanksgiving Table
There is something warm and inviting about the Thanksgiving holiday. I think it has something to do with the beautiful colors of autumn but Thanksgiving just makes me happy. I have always dreamed of hosting a Thanksgiving dinner outside in…
Christmas Card Pictures
We are taking our Christmas card picture this afternoon. Each year so much prep goes into the quickest photo session of your life. These days I have somewhat mastered the art of the family photo shoot in the fact that…
