Whether you’re jetting off to some distant location or taking a staycation there are some easy ways to bring the adventure home with you. One of my favorite ways is with a candle. Not only do they add ambience and wonderful low light to a room but through smell they can transport…
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Our City Guide to Tulum, Mexico
How do we begin to describe Tulum, Mexico? Exotic, warm, relaxing, sensual and exciting are just a few words that come to mind. We recently took the family to Tulum for the week and we had an epic time. We heard one guest who regularly comes to Cancun say “Cancun is about…
What I’m Wearing: Our Trip to Mexico
The magic of warm sands and cool breezes on the Caribbean Sea. We just returned from a family trip to Tulum, Mexico. We’ve traveled quite a bit in our lives and I have to say that I’ve never experienced anything quite like Tulum. I have to admit, I had a lot of…
Valentina’s Seven Favorite Sofas
One of the most common design questions that I hear from people is “How do I know which sofa to buy?” The options are almost endless, which is both exciting and terrifying. “What if I choose the wrong one?” Choosing the right sofa is huge because it’s the centerpiece of most living…
The Weekend Tasks for July 15
This weekend is all about finding pleasure in the small things. Sometimes life is big and crazy and there’s a real beauty in enjoying the simple things. I encourage you this weekend to enjoy the fruits of the season, make some small updates to the home, make a new cocktail, try a…
Our Favorite Amazon Items from June
We’ve been long-time users of Amazon for all kinds of items over the years. To be honest, we never really purchased much from there in fashion or home goods, but that has changed. Last year they reached out and asked us to try hosting Amazon LIVE events and we said we would…
Our City Guide to Charleston
Alive with amazing restaurants, history on every corner and streets inviting you to explore, Charleston is one of our favorite cities. Charleston may be rich in history but so many aspects of this city are moving it into an exciting future. So park the car, grab the camera and prepare to have fun! Our…
Valentina’s Poolside Outfit Recipe
SUMMER IS HERE AND IT’S POOL TIME When you combine 95+ degree weather, three kids on summer break and long sunny days you end up with a fair share of pool time. We have an amazing neighborhood pool and we love it because while the kids swim we do our best to…
Our Weekend Guide for July 4
We’re looking forward to a longer weekend with the family for July 4. We have a lot going on with design projects and lots of editing but this weekend we will definitely be taking some time to relax, enjoy each other, work in the garden and take some “me” time. You can…
Our Favorite Home Essentials from Amazon
We talk a lot about interior design and how painting, decorating and styling can change the look and feel of your home. We love these conversations and honestly, we geek out on them all day long but it’s not the only way to change a room. People ask us all the time…
My Favorite Summer Dresses from Amazon
I love a good summer dress! The summer is hot here in Atlanta and I love being able to stay a bit cooler while still looking fabulous! We’re taking a few trips this summer and after two summers of minimal travel I’m ready to update and upgrade my summer dress collection. I’ve…
Valentina’s Weekend Outfit Recipe
The weather is warm and balmy and I’m craving a tropical look. There’s something so magical about the hot, humid summers in the South. I love seeing the palms blowing in the summer wind, hearing the sounds of cicadas in the background and feeling the warmth of the sun on my skin….
