May Around The Web

The end of this month is particularly exciting because I’m headed to Europe for three weeks (and when this posts I will be in England)! This also means that I’m wrapping up a rotation in Hallmark’s Global Trends Studio and will rejoin my normal team after my trip. Besides all the prep-work to be out for my vacation, this month was filled with meetings for Holiday Mart, the return of Hallmarket (one of my favorite days of the year!), time with friends (dinner with Brandon & Sonya, charity event with Alyson & Kale, dinner with Laura & Leslie), Grammy and Aunt Edna’s birthday lunch, and lots of time photographing all the blooms. Peony season is my absolute favorite!

• Around the web, I was inspired by this home in London (especially since I will be spending time there this month!)

• Kate Spade’s new Cabana Collection is perfect for summer

• Thoughtful read on Kate’s spending freeze

• We are hoping to head to NYC this fall and I’m saving this list of outdoor restaurants

• And a Charleston guide I’m bookmarking as well!

• Lars does it again with this beautiful papier-mâché vase

• Do you love documentaries as much as I do?

• It’s truly summer when I am in the mood for cobbler!

• And loved this recap of the In Pursuit of Happiness conference

See you across the pond!

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West Palm Beach, Florida

Two weeks ago I headed to Florida for a quick work trip! Amber Goodvin and I were featured artists doing live hand lettering at a Hallmark event. We also got to enjoy a bit of sunshine and some ocean views, too!

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April Around The Web

Spring is in full bloom here in Kansas City! April turned out to be an eventful month featuring a trip to Nashville to celebrate Baby Laws, a spa day at Bijin Salon & Spa, a rainy and cold Easter weekend, the return of KC Design week where my mom and I attended the Homes by Architects tour, and the month was capped off with two days in Florida for work! Around the web I was thrilled to see Hannah Carpenter’s inspiring home featured by Domino:

• Italian food is definitely my favorite and I loved this list of recipes to master

• A fun roundup of Mother’s Day gift ideas from Carly

• I don’t know when I will have a chance to return to West Palm Beach, but bookmarking this guide for next time

• Baking this cake is on my to-do list!

• A new-to-me artist to follow

• And a design account to follow as well!

• I’m still in need of a new outdoor rug for our covered patio. Debating between going with an indoor design since it is in a pretty secure area. I’ll report back when I decide!

Enjoy the blooms!

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Simi and Sandeep's Wedding

Our week in Mexico ended with a beautiful weekend celebrating the wedding of Simi and Sandeep! Friday afternoon we attended the wedding ceremony and Saturday evening we headed to the reception. It was a truly magical wedding week and I’m so happy I was able to make the trip to celebrate the newlyweds!

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Tulum and Río Secreto

Thursday Sonya and I were up early and headed to Tulum! We had a wonderful tour and walked along the cliffs to see the ocean. Afterwards we took another bus to the Río Secreto, an excursion recommended by the hotel. We were SO HAPPY we had decided to go—swimming through the river caves was an unforgettable experience. We weren’t able to take photos inside but their photographer did get a great shot of us!

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Simi and Sandeep’s Sangeet

After an amazing arrival party on Tuesday and a day by the pool Wednesday, we headed to Simi and Sandeep’s Sangeet in one of the hotel ballrooms! It was a beautiful night filled with stunning outfits, great food and lots of dancing!

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