When it comes to personal style there is no one I admire more than Aerin Lauder, so I was over the moon when I read she would be launching an eponymous lifestyle brand this fall. Her cosmetics line will be available in late August (a sneak peak available here) and I've read that the brand will … Continue reading Girl Crush
Month: July 2012
Sea Turtle Sunrise
Today is our family's last day on Kiawah Island. We rose early to see the sunrise and search for shells but what we discovered was much more thrilling. A group of Loggerhead sea turtles had just hatched and were emerging from their nest. No bigger than a half-dollar, these tiny creatures were making their way … Continue reading Sea Turtle Sunrise
Postcard from Kiawah
Greetings from Kiawah Island, South Carolina! Our family arrived on Saturday afternoon as part of a 24-person entourage (fourteen adults and ten children!) for my brother-in-law's surprise 40th birthday party. And yes, he was genuinely surprised and thrilled. What a coup! Sun drenched beach days are melding into barbecue nights with nature walks, kayaking, tennis, … Continue reading Postcard from Kiawah
The Fashion Fast: Part II
She said 53 items, right? Isn't that what we all heard? Honestly, even when I remove items and recount, I am right back to 53 somehow! The clothes seem to be breeding on the rack. I knew this Fashion Fast was going to be tough, but was not expecting it to be THIS tough. The … Continue reading The Fashion Fast: Part II
The Fashion Fast
I have been after my brilliant and beautiful little sister to write a guest post on The Aesthete and the Dilettante from the moment I started blogging last January. In fact, our wild vintage shopping experience, Vintage Victory, was the subject of my very first post. I have finally pinned her down, and the following … Continue reading The Fashion Fast
Kind of Blue
If you were to take a stroll through my home, my closet and my breakfront you would see that the common thread is undeniably blue. I've read that every room needs a touch of black, but I find blue to be much more soothing and welcoming. From the deepest navy Edelman leather on our dining … Continue reading Kind of Blue
What to Pack: Seaside Retreat
My thoughts have turned to the ideal warm weather vacation wardrobe as our family has an oceanside trip on the horizon. I love this palette of sea green, mist grey, sunshine yellow, and ocean blue. White is the quintessential neutral for summer, so packing go-with-everything white denim is a must. The striped oxford does double … Continue reading What to Pack: Seaside Retreat
Sunday Brunch
There is no easier way to entertain than hosting a weekend brunch. On Sunday we had family visiting from Cleveland and because I wanted to enjoy our time together rather than spending it darting in and out of the kitchen, I kept everything incredibly simple. I made these scones (adding the zest of a lemon … Continue reading Sunday Brunch
Farmers Market Friday: Part II
Last weekend at the farmers market, the sweetest elderly gentleman was selling white fish he had caught and filleted the day before. He was much too cute to refuse, so I purchased four fillets along with green beans and corn from another stand and brought it all home for that night's dinner. After dredging the … Continue reading Farmers Market Friday: Part II
Fourth Favorites
How can it possibly almost be the Fourth of July? Wasn't I just writing about what to bring and what to wear to a Memorial Day picnic? The Fourth to me is the essence of summer - abundant sunshine, strappy sundresses and sandals, cold drinks, simple barbecue fare, sparklers, bonfires, family, and friends. And nothing … Continue reading Fourth Favorites
the aesthete and the dilettante 