I can eat breakfast any time of the day—morning, noon, or night! And one of my all-time favorites? French toast. Growing up, my dad made it on the Jennair griddle, and from that very first bite, I was completely hooked. Over the years, I’ve played around with the recipe, adding my own…
Our Guide to the Winter Garden, the most chanting room in the house!
I found myself lost in the enchantment of the winter garden today… This year, we filled the urns with pinecones and silver spheres, branches of fir and cedar, English ivy and hellebores, boxwoods and winter roses… we hung wreaths and garlands. We decked the tables with lanterns filled with flickering candles and…
From Festive to Fabulous: My Favorite November Finds You Need to See!
November was a whirlwind at the House of Valentina! Between decking the halls and everything that comes with it, there was a lot of shopping happening. Most of it was Christmas decor—ornaments, wreaths, ribbon, lights—you name it! But don’t worry, I squeezed in some non-decor shopping too, and let me tell you, I found…
Craving Christmas Sweets? Here Are the Decadent Desserts Inspiring Me This Year!
Christmas is here, and I’m in full-on treat mode! No surprise there—I like my sweets to be decadent, rich, and just as beautiful as they are delicious. Over the years, I’ve learned to make so many incredible desserts, but this year, I’m on the hunt for fresh ideas to add to my…
The Season to Sparkle is here!
It’s here! It’s finally here! The season to sparkle is upon us and I couldn’t be more excited! I was thinking about my Yiyia, my mom’s mom, because if there is anyone who loved glamour it was most definitely her! She had the most beautiful vanity table filled with perfumes and…
The Scent of the Season: You’re going to LOVE it!!!
Ready to make your home smell absolutely amazing? Let me share our Scent of the Season—it’s everything you need for a cozy, festive vibe! This year, we’re using the Illume Woodfire candle throughout our home, and it’s pure magic. With notes of smoky cedar, suede, and amber, it creates the warmest, most…
V’s Addictive & Delightful Ginger Snaps
I’m all about small things that pack a big punch! (As a proud 5’1″, I can relate!) These Pebernødder, or Danish Gingersnaps, are bursting with flavor, super fun to eat, and totally addictive. We first discovered these little bites of magic while living in Copenhagen, Denmark, and they’ve been a holiday favorite ever since!…
Our Favorite Black Friday Deals 2024
Woohoo!! It’s BLACK FRIDAY!! Is anyone else READY to do some shopping? I am totally ready!!!! The only trouble is that it can be a LITTLE OVERWHELMING trying to navigate all the different deals. So today, I thought I could share our Black Friday FAVES with you! We’ve created a FREE DOWNLOADABLE…
The Best EARLY Amazon Black Friday Deals of the Year: Shop Our Curated Favorites!
The first Black Friday deals are live on Amazon, and —they are so good this year! In the past, the deals were decent, but let’s be honest, the items sometimes felt a little random. This year? They’ve gone all-in with the all-star picks, and the savings are serious! If you’re like us,…
Early Black Friday Deals, Dior Magic, and the Cozy Nights of My Holiday Dreams!
There’s Christmas jazz music playing, the house smells like a dreamy forest (thanks to my Dior Candle burning nearby) and the kids are laughing and playing upstairs. The season of magic and celebration is upon us and while I feel the rush to hurry and buy all the EARLY Black Friday Deals…
Indulge Guilt-Free with These Easy Cherry & Chocolate Raw Cookie Balls!
You are in for such a treat! My Cherry and Chocolate Raw Cookie Balls are everything you need this season—quick, easy, healthy, fun, and SO delicious! With all the holiday hustle—putting up trees, hanging garlands, decorating every room, and starting the Christmas shopping—time is in short supply, which is why I LOVE…
Our Gift Guide for the Little Indulgences
Do you remember writing your list to Santa as a kid? I always had my own secret list, one that had no limits… it was just pure dreaming. I would dream of outrageous things like a castle and a pony and getting free plane tickets to Paris. I never gave my parents…
