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Off to the Races and Out to the Hunt There’s something timeless about race day – the rhythm of hooves, the sweep of open fields, the unmistakable energy of a gathering that feels both storied and celebratory. This season, we’re leaning into that spirit with a look inspired by tailgate meets horse country charm and […]

Mid-Life + Fabulous at Swann House, Washington D.C. It’s no secret around here, I celebrate my birthday. But for the last 15+ years, the celebration has taken on a deeper rhythm: an intimate, all-women dinner party with a guest list that always lands at 13 – my lucky number. (And yes, it always works out.) […]

There’s something undeniably special about a bakery that becomes part of the fabric of its community, a place where life’s milestones are not only celebrated, but thoughtfully elevated. Sage Cakery is one of those rare spaces. Founded by Nikkie Byrd, this scratch bakery has built a reputation for artfully designed cakes and desserts made with […]

Passover Dessert Table Ideas: A Modern Dessert Reception You Can’t Passover Looking for elegant and creative Passover dessert table ideas? This modern Passover dessert reception blends tradition with fresh perspective, offering a beautifully styled spread of flourless desserts, citrus accents, and self-serve simplicity, perfect for hosting with ease. We love celebrating through the lens of […]

Mangia With The Mob- A Team Holiday Celebration We have our core team and then there is the rest of the team that makes it all happen onsite. We simply cannot do it without them. We also wait to celebrate in the new year when things are a little less hectic and a little more […]

Manifest & Mingle: A Dinner Party to Call in the New Year. February (or a powerful mid-January reset) is the perfect time to gather your favorite women (or people) and realign. Manifest & Mingle is a girl-boss–inspired dinner party I host every year. It is rooted in standing in your power, setting intentions, and ushering in elevated […]

A Year at the Table: 12 Modern-Heirloom Place Settings A beautifully set table is never just about what is new or old or even “beautiful” for that matter. It is about how they blend together AND how they function (but that isn’t what this piece is about). Last year, we styled over a hundred place […]

Nestled in the heart of the Virginia Piedmont, Chancellors Rock Farm is far more than a beautiful destination—it’s a living expression of what’s possible when agriculture, conservation, and hospitality come together with intention. Founded by the Everett family in 2018, the farm is rooted in a powerful belief: regenerative agriculture exists at the intersection of […]