valentine's day nails- green and gold phone case with fur strap

This & That // Current Obsession with Green, Vintage Louis Vuitton & Valentine’s Day Nails

I originally wanted to do a fun Valentine’s Day nail art tutorial for you, but as much as I do like my nails, they didn’t really photograph well, so I thought I’d also share my current favorites instead… in the accessories category; bag, wallet, phone case, the end. I’d been using my Balenciaga classic town …

bulky knotted fabric headband with pearls by Lele Sadoughi

Beauty // Hair Accessory Trends // Bulky Knotted Headbands

I am always on the fence about headbands and don’t wear them often. Though I do always love a romantic Dolce and Gabbana crowned moment, they usually feel either too childish on me or too preppy. But these seem different… they have a far more grown-up feeling than your average band. They’re a headband-crown-sort-of-turban-but-not-a-turban that’s …

uncle nearest and jack daniel's book

Uncle Nearest // The Best Whiskey Maker the World Never Knew

As owners of Dogwood Tavern, we were recently invited by the new whiskey brand Uncle Nearest 1856 to go to Tennessee to attend the Founder’s Tour and learn more about the history behind the premium whiskey, Uncle Nearest, in the town of Lynchburg Tennessee. Unfortunately, I couldn’t go, but my business partner Chad hopped on …

Living room entryway-closet under the stairs

Home // Little Entryway Closet Under the Stairs Makeover – before/after

There is one thing about my house that I don’t particularly love… and it’s that I don’t have a formal entryway. My front door is next to my fireplace, right in my living room. You just walk right in. If I could extend the area and add on an entryway area, I would. And maybe …