I absolutely love getting dressed up—especially during the holidays! The season brings so much to love: festive parties, twinkling lights, champagne flowing, and of course…the outfits! I’ve been busy mood-boarding, shopping, and curating some of my absolute favorite looks for the season, and I’m so excited to share them with you. If…
The Holiday Outfit Formula: Statement Pieces, Jewels, and Show-Stopping Shoes
From Cute to Grown-Up: Our Most Extreme Bedroom Transformation Yet!
This might just be the most dramatic makeover we’ve ever done! Our oldest son, Parker, is heading off to college soon (cue all the mom feels!), and he wanted a room that felt more grown-up and totally refreshed. His old setup was light blue with a bit of a beachy vibe, and…
V’s Baked Sausage, Egg and Cheese French Toast
V’s Addictive Can’t Stop Eating Spritz Cookies
Hot Baths, Furry Blankets, and Mulled Cider: The Perfect Stay-Home Formula!
I love to plan days to stay home. Even though I would say that I’m typically a more jet set kind of gal and have a bucket list of destinations 8 miles long, when the temps dip and the nights set in early, I can think of few things I would enjoy…
V’s Mouth Watering Baked Blackberry French Toast
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…
