Affordable Bistro Style Counter Stools

I sold my Serena and Lily Riviera Counter Stools and bought these more affordable ones instead.  Read on for all the details! Serena and Lily Riviera Stool Dupe for Half the Price Shop the Post: One of the very first…

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The Story Behind the Necklace I Never Take Off

One of the questions I’m often asked is where I got the dainty diamond necklace that I never take off.  I received it for Christmas in 2010 from my late husband, Dimitri.  We were both stationed in Hawaii with the…

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My Interview on the Preppy Podcast

Hi friends, and happy September!  I shared this news on Instagram but wanted to give it a permanent spot on the blog too: I was recently interviewed by Patricia Mae Olson of the Preppy Podcast and my episode went live…

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Prim and Proper Ladylike Style

Fashion trends are all over the place these days, but one thing that I love seeing is a return to polished, ladylike style.  (Some are calling it “Old Money Aesthetic” or “Stealth Wealth Aesthetic,” meaning that it exudes class and…

 

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Life Lately, 8/28/23

It’s been a while since my last life update post, so today I thought I’d share some random things that have been going on for the Vail family.  Today Jack and Caroline had their first day of school- Jack is…

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A Quick Trip to Ponte Vedra, Florida

At the end of June Tom had a work conference in the Jacksonville area and I was lucky to be able to tag along.  My parents drove up from SC to stay with the kids and I was able to…

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