2017 was a rough year, on so many levels for the world, but the things that hit home to me where the numerous natural disasters that devastated millions throughout the world, including right outside all my family’s lands in Portugal. This season I felt the immediate urge and need to give back. I may have…
Handmade Holiday :: Rosemary Place Cards
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… except when it involves hectic schedules and endless to-do lists. This year, I’m determined to not let holiday craziness, both personally and within the business, get the best of me, or in the way of savoring this magical season. This is one of the most magical times of the…
Whimsical Holiday Decor You Can Easily Pull Together for Your Holiday Party
Have you been relishing in your beautiful and magical holiday home decor for a few weeks, or are you still waiting to get the perfect tree to deck. Whether your home is totally decorated, one thing is for certain, holiday entertaining and parties will be a plenty! My family was lucky enough to have our…
Handmade Holiday : DIY Eucalyptus Garland Holiday Card Display
The house is trimmed, and gift buying is almost done, now all that’s left to do is to write some thoughtful holiday cards. As we head into the second week of December you may already be receiving holiday cards, and if you’re anything like me, every year the one part of decorating I struggle with…
The Easiest Christmas Ornament DIY
Happy Holiday season all! Can you believe Thanksgiving came and went, and it’s December 6th already?! This year has been flying that I haven’t even had the time to blog, but these next few days I’ve got some simple and quick DIY’s you can still make to enjoy a festive holiday. Is your home all…
Christmas Break
Why has this holiday season gone by so fast!? Christmas is in just over a week, already I know. I’ve been so busy this month, which has been great business wise, but I feel like I haven’t had the time to enjoy this time of year as much as I would have wanted to. Do you…
Christmas Moodboard : Rustic & Modern Cozy Vibes
How was your Thanksgiving? I hope it was spent in loving company, with good food and memories. These last few years my family has celebrated Thanksgiving in different homes, and the change of location has been somewhat nice. This year we had a little more extra space to get comfortably eat and get cozy, then play…
Reflecting on 2015
2015 has been some kind of wonderful year. It’s these calm days after Christmas, before the new year, that I reflect on the goals I set for myself back in January and my accomplishments; the ones I achieved, the ones I’m still working on, and the ones I plan to actually take on. This year was filled with…
I’m Loving…Simple + Elegant Christmas Tablescapes
Ah the hustle and bustle of the holidays are in full effect. I hope amidst all the craziness that some make the holidays to be, that you actually enjoy this time of year for what it is. A special time giving back, spending time with loved ones, good food and drinks, and maybe singing Christmas…
Christmas Details
I’ve been secretly listening to holiday music and watching Christmas movies since mid-November, but now that it’s “socially acceptable” I’ve been enjoying our Christmas decor to the fullest. There is just something so magical about a home decked in garland, twinkling trees and gilded ornaments. For me, beyond being beautiful, it’s incredibly comforting to work and then relax alongside…
