08.25.17
From time to time we do pieces like this, offering our customers a bit of variety in the types of products they already buy. As we gear up for back-to-school, I thought the […]
08.24.17
It can’t just be a coincidence that Alexandria’s Summer Restaurant Week perfectly aligns with times of transition. For some, that transition involves heading back to school; for others, it entails saying, “’Til next […]
08.24.17
Needless to say buying trips are the most fun part of owning a store. We take an early train to New York on Monday, hit the Javits Center, where the show is held, […]
08.24.17
August is when many fashion directors take a moment to prepare us for fall. Keeping up with all the online and print editions of fall fashion can be more than any one woman […]
08.23.17
All, this is going to be a short post full of pretty things. I’m in New York for market, buying for both Red Barn Mercantile and Penny Post. Seeing all these beautiful things […]
08.23.17
People of all ages struggle with skin conditions like acne, rosacea, dry skin, sun damage, and wrinkles. There is strong evidence behind the connection between our gut and our skin, which means that […]
08.23.17
I just got back from a kid-free, nine-day trip — thank you mom and dad for grandkid-sitting — to Italy. As you’d expect, what we enjoyed the most was the eating, drinking, and […]
08.22.17
We’ve talked about how you do so much right with your skincare and makeup routines, but that there may be some important steps you’re missing. Well, the same holds true for your tresses. […]
08.22.17
Bringing an elegant dash of style yet utterly practical, cigar tables may be the most versatile piece of furniture in a room. These tiny side tables — smaller than an end table or […]
08.22.17
In my last post I mentioned going to market and seeing all the upcoming trends…well guess what? Showing off your sexy shoulders is still in! If you have been shy about trying this […]
08.21.17
Going to market has been such an experience! Glamorous, dramatic, and a lot of work! It is so exciting to see the upcoming trends and to get a glimpse of designs soon to […]
08.21.17
I am sitting on the plane headed back from an amazing vacation in Italy with my husband as I write this. I first went to Italy in my 20s, bouncing from town to […]
08.21.17
Gayla: Our pick this week is this stylish serving board, which double as a cutting board or a place setting. The stylish marble and gold with an updated circular shape captures Coco Blanca’s […]
08.18.17
There’s nothing like the first day of school. It’s a new adventure and a new milestone and being the rockstar parent that you are, you want to make sure you capture the moment! […]
08.18.17
I first met Kate Hougen over a decade ago when we both worked at The Nature Conservancy. She is one of the most delightful and genuine people I know. What you see is […]
