faux fur for fall

We LOVE this time of year! The sun is still shining, but the air is getting cooler, the days are getting shorter, and the structure…

how i was inspired by italian fashion!

Ahh Italy … the historic sights, the beautiful coastline, the amazing food, and so many stylish people!! It was so exciting to see the Italian…

italy packing tips–my hits & misses

We had so much fun exploring Italy on a recent trip to Venice, Florence, Rome, Sorrento, and the Amalfi Coast. My husband Philip and I…

spring trends & what we think of them

For the last several years, we’ve taken a highly anticipated, annual overnight shopping trip together. We used to shop after Christmas sales, but since starting…

7 tips for choosing a special occasion dress

We all look forward to special events in our lives. We anticipate the celebration, seeing friends, enjoying special food and decor, etc. However, for some,…

Valentine’s Day dress styling

Valentine’s Day dress styling is so fun because it’s such a happy day! We love any occasion to dress up, and the more time we…

our valentine’s day wishlist & gift ideas

Make it easy on your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day and send him a link directly to this roundup of Valentine’s Day gift ideas. Or heck,…