This is How We Live.

Organized & Beautiful: Our Fresh New Dining Room

Alley Parties

Having grown up in the suburbs, I knew I wanted my kids to have a more urban experience. I love D.C., and I didn’t want to leave just…

The Burger Challenge

Chris and I really enjoy the exquisite restaurant scene that has blossomed in D.C. But sometimes, you just want to sink…

What I’m Wearing

Fashion is art, and it’s a form of art that I particularly enjoy. A new dress can really uplift my spirits — I think retail therapy is very much a real thing. There’s something about feeling good in your own skin that makes the world a little bit brighter. And these favorite designers and stores…

Vacation versus a Family Trip

There’s a difference between a vacation and a family trip. A vacation is lying by the pool with a cocktail in hand and not worrying about anyone drowning, while a family trip is a small child yelling, “I need to pee!” over and over.

3 Kids in 3 Schools

This year brought a big change in our house. We now have three kids in three schools. Talk about a juggling act! Or really…

My Home — Mt. Pleasant

Mt. Pleasant is more than a hot real estate market to me; it’s my home. My husband, Chris, and I have lived here for…

Jewelry for Your House

Remember when you’d never wear silver earrings with a gold necklace? Then all the chic girls started to mix their…