Fresh cut grass, the sound of sprinklers ticking back and forth, late afternoon thunderstorms rumbling in, bullfrogs serenading their evening audience, the feel of soft linen against warm, tanned skin… there are so many things that make summer so special. Our last few weeks have been a bit of a blur with…
Elevate Your Home with These Bookshelf Must-Haves!
I’ve always had a passion for styling bookshelves! Throughout our many moves—almost 30 in total—whether it was small bookshelves or the expansive wall units we have now, I’ve LOVED the process of arranging them. To me, they’re like modern trophy cases for adult life, housing our books, cherished decor pieces, and treasures…
Wayfair: Proof that Lux for Less is POSSIBLE!
I’ve realized something about myself: I CRAVE calm in my life! Life is wonderful, often loud, and usually crazy (which I do love as well), and I LOVE that home can be the antidote to it all and restore a sense of peace. For me, the magic combination is modern, chic neutral…
3 Easy ways to create a home that is ICONIC!
If you want a home that is bold, daring, dramatic, and memorable, you’ve come to the right place! No matter what your budget is, you can create an iconic home, a home that stands out. Iconic homes aren’t about a certain budget or even size but instead are designed in a way…
Why Wearing Black in Summer is the Ultimate Style Secret You Need to Know
Does anyone else love to wear black for summer? For some, black may seem like a non-traditional color for the sunny season, but for me, it’s an essential! I absolutely love the chic contrast of a gorgeous black outfit against the lighter, brighter colors that summer brings out. Here are a few…
Reimagining Our Backyard: Dreaming Big and Going Bold!
We’re in the early stages of reimagining our backyard space, and I’m dreaming big! When we bought this house 8 years ago, the backyard hadn’t been touched in almost 20 years. As we get closer to the redesign, I’m taking a lot of time to think through what the ideal outdoor space…
The Perfect Outfit for the Perfect Shopping Day in Mykonos
We found the most amazing shopping district in Mykonos called Nammos! Picture this: warm weather, an elegant atmosphere, and me, darting from store to store in absolute shopping bliss. Jack jokingly said that I looked like a beautiful shopping animal in my natural habitat! 🤣 Let’s start with the foundation of my…
Elevating Your Travel Day: Bringing Glamour back to the Travel Experience
Travel days aren’t what they used to be! They can definitely be stressful, long days and it’s easy to give up on making it glamorous. Well, I refuse to go quietly into a world of leggings and pajamas (saw several adults wearing this the other day 🤣, including one man in a…
My New Obsession: Travertine Lighting for Every Room
Ok, I’m a bit obsessed with travertine! A few weeks ago, I shared some of my favorite coffee tables, and while I was shopping for them, I found a lamp. Then I found another light, and another, and before I knew it, I had a whole roundup of gorgeous travertine lights. Travertine…
Dressing for my Empowered Girl Era!
It’s time to go places!! I do mean literally—we’re traveling quite a bit over the next few weeks. But I also mean figuratively as well. As a 44 year old woman, mom, wife, sister, daughter, and friend, I wear many hats, but I’m also Valentina. This year, I’m focused on evolving into…
A Kitchen Drawer Makeover: Turning Chaos into Chic
“Whose drawer is this?” That’s exactly what I thought a few weeks ago when I opened the utensil drawer in my kitchen. Do you ever have something in your life that’s been there forever, and yet you don’t really SEE it? That was this drawer. It was a hodgepodge collection of different…
How Walmart Is Changing the Game with This Stunning $100 Outfit!
Walmart is seriously stepping up their game! This entire outfit is from Walmart. Let me say it again, this ENTIRE outfit is from Walmart! I recently ordered a handful of pieces because I was curious about their collaboration with Sofia Vergara. I’ll be honest, I was a bit skeptical about the style,…
