Is anyone else starting to prepare for the holidays? I know! It will be here before we know it! One of our favorite traditions is the advent calendar. Even though we didn’t grow up having them, it’s a tradition that we put into practice with our kids while living in Europe. Now…
A Few Favorite Advent Calendars
Things I’m Loving – SAKS Edit
I absolutely love pulling outfits together! I always start the process with two things in mind, 1. What is the occasion? and 2. What is the look? Once I have this defined I begin the really fun part, the hunt! I love pulling both high and low items that balance luxury with…
My Favorite Candles for Fall
Some may say that I have a problem, but I call it being a fan girl of…candles! I’ve always loved the way their fragrance changes a room or space. They evoke feelings of coziness, warmth and even a bit of nostalgia. They’re an incredibly affordable way to change the feel of an…
Weekend Guide for October 21
What to Wear For Fall, Asheville edition
This is the perfect weekend to enjoy the Fall! I know we all wanted an eternal summer but now that the weather is cooling off it’s time for my favorite four letter word… FALL! There’s something so utterly cozy and perfect about throwing on a jacket and heading out into the cool…
Our Fall Haul from CB2
This week we took a few hours, left the office, and went to one of my favorite stores….CB2! To say that I was excited is a gross understatement! Over the last few years CB2 has become one of my “go-to” stores for both my own home and my clients’ homes. They do…
Weekend Tasks October 14
Valentina’s Living Room for Fall
A bit wild, passionate, a little (or very) irreverent, modern, cozy and dramatic. These words could be used to describe me….or they could be used to describe my recent Living Room refresh! I wanted a room that acknowledged the changing of the seasons in both style and function but stayed true to…
Weekend Guide for October 8
Our Halloween Party Plan
It’s fair to say that we LOVE to celebrate around the House of Valentina! And Halloween has always been a favorite holiday of ours! We even celebrated when we lived abroad (and no one else celebrated in our country.) The kids got dressed up every year and went trick or treating at…
Behr Paint Color of the Year 2023
I look forward to this day every single year! Each Fall the paint companies announce the color of the year for the upcoming year and I admit, I hold my breath while they make the announcement. This year BEHR is the first to announce their new color and I could not be…
