Happy Textile Tuesday! KAMUT EMBROIDERY by Thibaut is a stunner.  This dramatic flamestitch is as breathtaking as the view from Kamut, one of the highest mountains in India. Like its namesake, this multi-colored embroidery features a flat summit with two peaks. Available

I am running like a hamster on a wheel to get it all gone.   I feel slightly accomplished by finishing wrapping all my gifts tonight. I have so much to accomplish in the next week. Heads up

So much to see, So much to read, Here are the articles, recipes and places that piqued my interest the past week

I am always inspired by travel, design & life which I share and curate on Pinterest.  Here are some recent Christmas favorites all of which you can find HERE. What are you pinning these days? Daily Desires: (email subscribers open in a browser to

Dang it!!! I never pushed publish on this yesterday so today you get 2 posts.

Happy Friday from Santa's Workshop. I have spent this evening sorting, boxing, wrapping and organizing all my gifts

Shopping break to share this Wallpaper Wednesday stunner.   You know we take our monograms seriously in the south. This is a chic one from Aux Abris for a bar or powder room.  I Celebrate myself, and sing myself by Walt Whitman -

Mignonne Gavigan is having a rare and huge sale just in time for the holiday.   I adore the chic designs of this Charlotte native and her statement beaded earrings and necklace.  I am lucky enough to share with you

I know I have shared Bailey Schmidt a few times before but her work truly speaks to me. Her bold and colorful tablescapes are just so fantastic. These new ones available through Gregg Irby Gallery have all my attention.   I