Deck Your Loves with Bling and Sparkle! The gift giving season is upon us and we’re more than a little bit excited about our growing jewelry collection. With pieces to…

These classic holiday baubles can do more than trim a tree. Learn how to use your favorites in delightful and unexpected ways.  1. On a Gift: Brighten up a package…

Trimming a tree in the living room is lovely, but if the holidays light you up, why not spread that spirit to every room in the house?   Deck more…

Looking for gorgeous gifts for everyone on your list? Look no further! We have a great selection of gifts under $75, with something for everyone – maybe even you?  …

My favorite dish ­–  cubed butternut squash and whole cranberries, tossed with panko, garlic, and thyme – is just something I made up. It’s crunchy and colorful, decorative and delicious.…

There was a time when I would host 25-plus people and felt like everything had to be perfect. I had to use the car like a cooler because there was…

Elements from the outdoors ground a space and add a welcome note of imperfection. Spoiler alert: I’ve given up on holiday perfection!   I’ve been that frazzled hostess, rushing around…

Paw-Some Holiday Gifts for Dogs and their Humans!   Gifts for the Dog Lover Who Has Everything A portrait session with noted animal photographer Amanda Jones, who’s turned big eyes and…

1. Monograms have a fascinating and democratic history. Back when textiles and utensils were exceedingly valuable – and people were expected to travel with their own – the nobility marked…

More than twenty years ago, Amanda Jones, author of six books including DOG YEARS (Chronicle Books, 2015) and UNLEASHED (Chronicle, 2015), began her career like most Annie Liebowitz-aspiring portrait photographers—snapping…