Love Notes

Nov 17, 2022 • #christmas #dress #dresses #holiday

Sparkle and Shine 11/14/22

Good morning dear readers! Who's ready to sparkle and shine? Me! Me! Me! I think this holiday season is going to be one for the record books - parties are back, weddings abound, travel is up. We eagerly await the ability to gather together to celebrate this season of JOY. (Even if that means spending Thanksgiving with your weird uncle who is definitely getting an ear hair trimmer for Christmas.) READ MORE

Nov 09, 2022 • #christmas #cocktail #holiday #j mclaughlin #thanksgiving

'Tis the Season 11/7/22

Thank God all the Halloween candy's gone. We've turned the corner into November - and with that, just like an NFL ref blows his kick-off whistle, or Wall Street sounds the opening bell, the shoppers' chimes ring out, "Let the holiday season begin!" I am blessed with a wonderful problem, but it has me in a bit of a tizzy. READ MORE

Oct 31, 2022 • #advent calendar #blue #fall #Green

Falling into Blues and Greens 10/31/22

Chester (the famous shopping dog) and I have been enjoying some beautiful Fall walks, but I have to admit, I would be happy as a clam if this stretch of Montauk highway was along our route. Aren't the colors sublime? The photo behaves like a master painting, drawing the eye in. READ MORE

Oct 27, 2022 • #advent calendar #fall #flower arranging #gold

Harvest Gold 10/24/22

Wow, what a whirlwind of a week! Thank you for all of your kind hearted birthday wishes and fabulous orders. The studio is a merry hive of buzzing activity - we are still shipping orders from last week, your patience is greatly appreciated! Today we have some new pearl & gold earring drops, as well as some marvelous finds to put you in the harvest mood. READ MORE

Oct 12, 2022 • #animals #fall #flower arranging #recipe #travel

Mornings on Horseback 10/11/22

Have you read David McCollough's Mornings on Horseback? A winner of the National Book Award, this biography explores the life of young Teddy Roosevelt, from childhood to early manhood. The vigorous outdoor life was the one for "Teedie". How he came to it is more fascinating still. READ MORE