05.22.20

Gifts for Grads

Oh what to get the graduating senior in high school this year? Especially when what they really want is certainty about the future (and maybe some cash). It seems like so many gifts […]
05.06.20

Mother’s Day at Boxwood

Out of our 1,000 square feet, approximately 997 are dedicated to gifts moms would love. But since you can’t leave the house, I wanted to share our personal favorites – all available online. […]
04.02.20

“My only answer is to focus on the quality products that bring joy, in small or big ways…”

I have a confession. When I’m anxious, I excel at two things – eating and shopping. Put aside the food thing for now, no one is better at buying away their feelings like […]
03.27.20

Street Style: Mickey Sauls

I first met Mickey at Barre3 through our dear friend, Whitney. I remember thinking to myself, “I want to be like this woman when I grow up.” Flash forward five years, and even […]
03.05.20

In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb: March is Tulusa Month at Boxwood

Let me take you back two decades to my high school art class at Ursuline Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio. Imagine an itchy, wool plaid uniform skirt rolled up at the waist and unsuccessfully […]
02.06.20

Don’t Forget about the Faux

I don’t know about you, but teacher work days, plus Monday holidays, and cold rain days (aka snow days) in January and February tend to drive me absolutely insane. So, when Fairfax was […]
12.31.19

Coloring Our Homes in 2020

In case you missed it, Pantone – the standard bearer for color in design and fashion around the world – announced its color of the year back in early December. They named Classic […]
12.10.19

Meet the Artist: Jill Rosenwald

Before Joanna and I opened Boxwood this past April, it seemed that the most glorious part of retail was going to buying shows in New York, Atlanta, High Point, and more. But no […]
12.09.19

Street Style: Gayle Palmer

We met Gayle Palmer in the shop one Saturday afternoon when she was browsing with her daughter. It was love at first sight! With her infectious personality, Gayle is a professional enthusiast for […]
11.08.19

Giving Thanks for That Thanksgiving Table

When it comes to what to wear for the holidays, there are plenty of style tips. From casual to festive, I can bring the bling. But when setting the Thanksgiving table, it’s easy […]


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