Transition Summer Staples to Fall

Transition summer staples to fall: blonde woman on bridge overlooking stream in little white dress with denim jacket

Looking for fall transition outfits? I’m sharing easy and affordable style tricks to transition summer staples to fall! Get more wear out of your favorite little white dress, summer shorts, and palazzo pants! In early September, the weather down here in the South is still quite sweltering! If you are lucky enough to experience cool…

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5 Chinoiserie Chic Decorating Tips

Chinoiserie Chic dining room with layers of pattern, texture, and decor.

Need help incorporating the Chinoiserie look in your home? Read these 5 tips to master Chinoiserie chic decorating!   There is just something about the Chinoiserie aesthetic that appeals. It is bold; it is exotic; it is fanciful; it is feminine; it is maximalist! The Chinoiserie chic look features layers of pattern, color, texture, and collected…

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The Timeless, Always Flattering Shirtdress

Blonde woman in front of gate wearing a pink shirtdress

Shirtdresses are the best – no matter the time of year; no matter the occasion! Every woman should own at least one shirtdress because they are timeless and always flattering! A preppy classic the shirtdress comes in such a variety of styles and fabrics these days that there is sure to be one to match…

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Picnic Ready – White Eyelet Maxi

Blonde woman in white eyelet maxi dress walks in wooded area with picnic basket and champagne.

With July 4th right around the corner, the season of BBQs, backyard parties, and picnics is in full swing! If you are looking for an easy breezy outfit for these summer parties, look no further than a white eyelet maxi! Seriously this eyelet maxi is so light and airy. It is so comfortable and so…

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A Gingham and Chintz Romance in the Living Room

Gingham and chintz harmonize in this traditional living room for a bright and airy space that is full of Chinoiserie details and Southern charm.

Gingham and chintz harmonize in this traditional living room for a bright and airy space that is full of Chinoiserie details and Southern charm. I can hardly believe that we moved into our house in TN 2 years ago! Renovations have been slow and steady with little transformations happening all over the house. I am…

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5 Interior Design Secrets from the Experts

5 Designers reveal their best interior design secrets to creating a “sense of place” at the Nashville Antiques & Garden Show panel lecture. In February, I had the great pleasure of attending the Nashville Antiques & Garden Show. In its 28th year, the Nashville A&G Show is the longest-running and largest show of its kind…

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Wool on Wool Stylish Winter Outfit

Wrap yourself in a stylish wool on wool outfit to beat the bitter winter weather. If we are to believe Punxsutawney Phil, which I am want to do (I mean he looks like a truthful little fellow), then we had best prepare ourselves for 6 more weeks of winter! So don’t pack away those sweaters…

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Pink Coat Giddiness

A pink coat to trounce those winter blues and inspire feelings of giddiness! This pink coat from Talbots never fails to inspire giddiness when I put it on. Of course wearing it on a snow day simply elevated that giddiness to ridiculous proportions. If you haven’t figured it out yet I love LOVE snow! Do…

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Winter Outfit with Fur Hat – Just Because…

All the promise of fashion - winter outfit with fur hat - just because #foxfur #vintagewoolcoat #cashmere #boyfriendjeans #mules

All the promise of fashion – a winter outfit with fur hat – just because… Just because… This fur hat makes me feel totally glamorous. Just because… This coat was my grandmother’s and when I wear it I feel like she is hugging me. Just because… Cream colored cashmere is always a good idea. Just…

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Fair Isle Sweater Vest on Repeat

Two looks with this fair isle sweater vest in classic black and white for chic everyday wear that will keep you toasty on these cold January days!

Two looks with this fair isle sweater vest in classic black and white for chic everyday wear that will keep you toasty on these cold January days! Walking in a winter wonderland Gone away is the bluebird Here to stay is the new bird He sings a love song as we go along Walking in…

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