They are calling it the year of hosting and we could not be more excited about joining in on the fun! It is time to celebrate being together, to cherish these sweet moments together with family and friends! We want to create a day that is elevated and approachable. As with any…
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THe Weekend Guide for October 28
A Few Favorite Advent Calendars
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…
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
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
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…
Classic, Modern Outfit Ideas
Fall is officially here and I could not be more excited! Cue the plaid! Cue the leather! Cue the blazers! and Cue the pumpkin spice lattes! I love switching up my wardrobe and bringing in cozy layers but I also love keeping a chic feeling to my outfits that have that “living…
Valentina’s Fall Wardrobe Essentials
Yesterday it happened. I woke up and the temperature outside the house was cooler than inside the house…..FALL IS HERE! I love this time of the year because of one huge word….layers! I love being cozy. I love the thick, warm textures and richer fabrics that come with Fall. I also love…
Valentina’s BookShelf Edit
Have you’ve noticed in a few of the recent videos that I have a new background in the living room? I just got these amazing these amazing cabinets and I’m freaking out! They’re part of a design update for this room and I promise that I’ll be sharing all the fun details…