And just like that, August is coming to a close, and with it comes the promise of cooler days, longer nights, and cozy factor beyond words. I’ve just started to remove the resort wear from my closet and the boxes filled with my Fall/Winter wardrobe are sitting on the floor… just waiting……
Archives for August 2024
The Unexpected Way Darkness Can Turn Your Home into a Dreamy Retreat!
It took my breath away!!! The other night I walked into our sunroom and I felt like I was seeing it for the first time. One word came to mind when I walked in….inviting. This room has two totally different personalities. During the day it’s a true sunroom with the sun pouring…
Why This Walnut Cake Recipe Will Be Your New Fall Obsession!
Sometimes changing one thing is subtle and sometimes it’s the birth of something new!! Every Fall I crave my Yiyia’s Karidopita (Walnut cake). There’s something about this cake that screams FALL, WARM, and COZY! I grew up eating this cake and now I look forward to making it each year. This year…
It’s COZYYYYY SEASON! HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO GET STARTED!
This week Fall arrived!!! I have loved summer this year but there’s something magical about the transition from Summer to Fall and I’m all in!! Fall is the perfect time to decorate a home because Fall is all about COZY!!! I’m not one to go OVER the top when it comes to…
A SEASON OF DECADENCE AND REFINEMENT IS AHEAD! Here’s What You will NEED!
I walked outside today and it was suddenly… cool, not humid, and there were a few brown leaves on the ground and I thought “eeeeekkkkkk!!!!” This is the BEGINNING!! To top it off we ran and got Starbuck’s new Apple Crisp Chai Macchiato (which was DELICIOUS!) And it’s got me humming and…
The House of Valentina’s Snack Secrets: What We Can’t Stop Eating!
We’re all about SNACKS at the House of Valentina! If you’ve joined us for one of our Amazon LIVE events, you know we always kick things off with a cup of coffee and a favorite snack in hand. We especially love when our snacks are portable, healthy (mostly!), and, of course, YUMMY…
Shake Up Your Coffee Routine with This Easy-to-Make Greek Frappe!
What happens when you combine two of my favorite words: Greek and Coffee? You get a drink that is truly legendary… the Greek frappe! If you’ve never had one, you’re in for a treat. It’s a refreshing, frothy coffee drink that’s super popular in Greece, especially during the warm months. Made with…
Throwing Normal Out the Window: Our Plan for the SPOOKIEST Halloween Ever!
This year, we’re going all out to make Halloween the SPOOKIEST ever! Normally, our seasonal decorating is pretty subtle—I’m not one for themes, and I usually avoid anything too “on-the-nose.” But this year? We’re throwing NORMAL out the window and going all-in to make HALLOWEEN truly epic!!! We always host a Halloween…
V’s VIRAL GRILLED LEMON PASTA!
Guys! You are going to LOVE this pasta recipe!! It is DELICIOUS and SUPER EASY to Make! And… yes. We ate it so fast that I actually forgot to take a photo! hahaha Watch the latest Living video to see it in action!
From Summer to Fall: The Must-Have Decor Pieces NEED Right Now!
I’m so excited about Fall! It’s definitely still hot here but with the kids back in school and Pumpkin Spice making its grand entrance into stores, I’m more than ready to enjoy the last bit of summer while also starting to get the house Fall-ready! This week, I added some pieces to…
I COULDN’T WAIT, GUYS! Sorry not Sorry!
I say I’m going to wait every year, but the minute the kids go back to school, I am ready to at least THINK about FALL… even if it’s only August! So, this Friday I wanted to share a few trends and finds that are getting me SUPER PUMPED about the coziest…
You Won’t Believe These Chic H&M Home Decor Finds—Shop Them Before They’re Gone!
H&M, I MEAN. WOW. Every time I think I’ve had the best haul ever, H&M releases new items and I’m just in awe! This week H&M released some new home decor and I found several pieces that I just had to have! There are a lot of items to look through but…
