A little #wednesdaywisdom from Auguste Rodin. Had the incredible pleasure of visiting Stanford University and touring the Cantor Arts Center where we roamed freely through the awe-inspiring gardens of the Rodin exhibit. Pictured here: The Three Shade
Talk about style. Talk about taste. Talk about elegance… This stunning butler pantry (everyone’s dream), is painted in @farrowandball “Blue Stone”, the perfect canvas for an @schumacher1889 “Hydrangea Drape Delft&rdquo
A beautiful afternoon visit to Pedroncelli Vineyards 🍇in Sonoma County with my son and daughter-in-law. Is there anything better than being in a gorgeous California valley with the muted color changes of late summer/ fall? You could hear a pin drop
Exquisite breakfast at my son and daughter-in-law’s home in San Francisco. Salmon personally cured and cold-smoked by my son’s colleague, sour dough bread perfection baked my daughter-in-law accented with dill, capers, red onion and goat
Just left the iconic ⚜️Filoli Historic House and Garden🌳in San Mateo, California where my son, daughter-in-law and I were spellbound by the beauty of being in what was “actually” the American version Downton Abby (my obsession) during t
We are shopping for a new home. This beauty designed by the late John Byrd of North Carolina could totally do it for me. Right? Love, love a white-washed brick, portal windows, boxwoods and topiaries potted in Versailles boxes. Whatever it is I will
I love a good grab & bite offering to guests! How about these adorable mini grilled cheese sandwiches so impeccably styled…and lightly toasted to perfection! 😋 Great with a cup of tomato soup! Repost: @petercallahan #foodie #foodstagram #
Continued from previous post… …monogrammed/personalized ribbon, gorgeous velvet ribbon in unpredictable colors, gifts designed to coordinate with the party decor, paper customized to your location and finally… don’t be afr
I went into Home Goods today and was stunned 😳 to see the shelves fully stocked for Christmas. It got me thinking about gift giving and gift wrapping ideas which I would love to share with you. Swipe left for some inspo; double ribbons, silk flor
Another glorious day in Newport at the 🌿New England Coastal Creative conference. It’s been a humbling experience to spend two days with the most creative, hard-working talent from around the country, all coming together to share a wealth of i
Thank you to @kieljamespatrick for hosting this fabulous cocktail party at your amazing flagship on Bowen’s Wharf in Newport, RI last night for The New England Coastal Creative. LyonsLifestyle so enjoyed the people, the food (love the baby fig
Repost from @nantucket_magazine • Looking to give your private pandemic parties a little extra pizazz? Enter Penny Lyons, party planning and lifestyle expert. Click our #LinkinBio for her tips to make your shindig extra special! 🥳 (P.S. She als
Happy Monday! Took a short break to enjoy family and friends and to reflect on the blessings of another birthday on Nantucket! Thank you to family, friends, IG family and new friends made on island this week, for the hundreds of incredible birthday
I often speak of using fruits and vegetables on your table. How fabulous is this from @sugokuiievents via @haneyofficial ?! The colors. The coziness. Note the candles in a variety of colors. Great inspo for upcoming holiday soirées! AND just t
It’s that time of the year when holidays seem to creep up slowly then suddenly arrive like a speeding train. This also means the arrival of holiday party invites for you to send out and to receive. I’m excited to share my Q&A on tips
Hello Grandmillenials! I have a new obsession this season and it’s a jewel-toned sofa as the giant centerpiece in a room mixed with pieces from different periods. Think mid-20 to late-30 year olds returning to grandma’s house to rethink u
It’s Sunday! And you know what that means… Sunday pasta! And I’ve gone right to one of my favorites, @dianemorrisey If you don’t follow her, you must. Here is my absolute favorite… red pepper pasta with ricotta chees
A custom designed and crafted s’mores bar was just one of the many highlights this weekend at a beautifully picturesque New Hampshire wedding. Here are some snaps from the amazingly fun brunch at the scenic, lakefront country home of the groom
My recent blog on the upcoming Met Gala in NYC celebrates FASHION and how it inspires so much of what we do and who we are (Americana part 2 linktr.ee/ lifestyle in bio). Some examples of inspiration from one of my favorites, Monique Lhuillier &helli
I’ve been obsessing over wall covering lately as I begin my two bath remodel journey…Beyond the glorious ceiling height and spectacular zen views of this stunner, I’m pretty sure these walls are what grabbed my attention! Repost: @