Love of beauty is taste-The creation of beauty is art. -Ralph Waldo Emerson
I feel terrible that I forgot to do this post here on the blog! I shared this exciting news on Instagram and Twitter basically a month ago and I know some of you read here more so than follow me on social media. D’oh! So yes! The hubby and I are super excited to share […]
Read MoreWell, the very short Fall has ended here in RVA. We tend to have a short consistently-warm Fall, and quickly the temperatures plummet around November until Spring peeks back out several months later. What’s ‘late’ Fall in RVA like? Here in downtown and around Capitol Square we get wind. It comes up from the Bottom […]
Read MoreModCloth fashionable layered look by worthystyle featuring J Brand I’ve always loved Fall. It’s my favorite season and has the best weather here in Virginia. I love to layer my clothes, which is perfect, as ModCloth recently contacted me about their Fall 2014 collections and their featured vintage style trends. The inspiration of this post […]
Read MoreYesterday I made roasted butternut squash soup – loosely based on this Martha Stewart recipe. I’m sure going by her recipe is fine but continue reading if you’d like to check out my slight changes. Note: there is no champagne or OJ in this recipe… but since I was cooking on a Sunday I felt […]
Read MoreI have a love-hate relationship with J.Crew. I love the styling of so many of their items, but I’ve repeatedly been disappointed by the quality or ridiculous sizing of their merchandise. In past years I easily could’ve spent hundreds on collections from the different seasons, but recently I’ve maybe spent $300 in the past three […]
Read MoreGeorgetown-founded and quickly approaching cult status here in the Southeast, the new Fall 2014 Scout bag stock has arrived at JoPa Company in Richmond, Virginia. You may not be aware that JoPa carries a large stock of Scout bags in their store, ready for you to browse! This stock includes items from different Scout collections, […]
Read MoreLast night I saw this stunning trench coat being advertised in the September issue of Lucky Magazine – everything about the ad says ‘Fall’ to me! The plaid reminds me of a car coat my Grandmama owns that I have always loved. Knowing her, she likely bought it from Brooks Brothers or Talbots 20 years […]
Read MoreA model walks the runway at the Alexander Wang Fall 2012 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Pier 94 on February 11, 2012. (Photo by Peter Michael Dills/Getty Images) A model walks the runway at the DKNY Women’s Fall 2012 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on February 12, 2012. (Photo by Peter Michael […]
Read MoreTo preface: I love this recipe, which M and I first tried in 2009 around Thanksgiving. We make it throughout the cold months, and one batch for us lasts about a week, even though the recipe states 4-6 servings! We love to use Mexican cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips and sliced jalapenos as our toppings. […]
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