Is it too early to talk Halloween? Maybe so, but let’s face it, October is already knocking on the door and here in Syracuse today it’s a whopping 55 degrees so it’s feeling decidedly like fall out there! Last week while visiting Erika, the latest issue of Country Living made an appearance on her doorstep. …
By now you’ve probably heard about this little thing going around known as Pantone’s fashion color report. It’s kind of a big deal among designers and the design community at large, because Pantone’s predictions for the hottest new colors for the upcoming year are almost always spot on. This year they’ve chosen 10 colors, among …
by Jenny Batt Want a simple way to dress up plain party cups? It is easier than you think, no scissors involved! Take a bit of precut fringe and attach it to the top of your paper cups. This will add a bit of party to a usually boring regular. I am constantly looking for …
Ahhh, guys. Seriously. This rehearsal dinner? It’s so so pretty. Designed by Emily Leach of Bird Dog Wedding (who also brought us this amazing New Year’s Eve party), this rehearsal dinner for Annie and Tyler was part of Entwined 2012, a complete wedding weekend giveaway featuring some of central Texas’s best wedding vendors. All the pros …
Good morning and happy Monday, friends! I hope everyone had a great weekend. I am battling an awful cold today that crept up on me over the weekend so I am sipping on lots of tea this morning and trying to ease into the week. Speaking of easing into the week, how about a gorgeous …
Hey, friends! Sorry it has been so quiet around here this week. Traveling to Charleston knocked my schedule all out of whack, but next week I’ll be back in the saddle and blogging as usual. During my time away I did get to do a lot of brainstorming, dreaming up new ideas for features I …
I am loving chic, equestrian-inspired accessories for fall this year. Something about the mix of leather and bright gold and brass detailing makes the look so timeless while still making a fun fashion statement. Of course we all know that riding boots are a staple for me throughout the fall and winter months, and this …
Ahhh, profiteroles. These sweet treats are some kind of heaven. I’m sitting in the Charleston airport this morning waiting on my flight back to Syracuse and I am here to tell you what, I am craving some profiteroles and chocolate sauce right now like you wouldn’t believe. I’ve never made profiteroles before, but I am …
I thought I’d take a few minutes this afternoon to share with you just a few snippets from my travels here in Charleston so far. I flew in last Wednesday to spend a week with my good friend and partner in design-loving crime, Erika Firm of Delphine. While I have a couple of days left …
Ok, friends. I am officially caving. This time a week ago I was all, “Hell no, we won’t go,” regarding basically all things fall. Pumpkin spice lattes? I’m just not ready. But low and behold, just a few short days later and I’m admittedly that fall is creeping up and getting ready to make an …
Hey, gang! Popping in a little late today, but I’ve been traveling and lost most of yesterday in the Newark airport and today I’m settling in for a fun week in Charleston with my pals at Delphine. Stay tuned here and on Instagram (@cydconverse) for little snippets of my travels. But in the meantime, let’s …
While it’s still hot and humid this week, I know crisp fall days are just around the corner. With the chill in the air will also come a renewed vigor to spend more time in the kitchen. Something about cooking and baking is so joyful for me. Chopping, sifting, mixing, stirring. It brings a quiet …