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…
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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…
