When I was younger, every time I’d imagine my future house, I’d envision an old-school office worthy of a turn-of-the-century professor’s den: a haven for academics full of first-edition novels, muted Moroccan rugs, paintings from places abroad and mahogany furniture with forest green and black … Read moreA cup of inspiration
It’s no secret I love vintage. Secondhand accessories, old coin collections, Depression-era glassware, those flea market love letters for and from strangers who have long passed but for whom you craft an entire dramatic backstory. (I can’t be the only person who does this, right?) … Read moreThat vintage life
Is there anything more American than a summertime antique car show in a small town square? Yeah, didn’t think so. As we in the United States kick off a week of fireworks, BBQs and pool parties, it’s a good time to pose the question: What makes … Read moreAn ode to America … and Indiana
Maybe it’s leftover emotion after the royal wedding–and the knowledge that I don’t have any weddings to go to this summer–but I’m suddenly struck with the urge to put on something frilly and dance the night away at a garden party. (Maybe I’ll host my … Read moreRoyal roses
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It’s May, and you know what that means: the return of #500FashionFridays! Launched last year, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway teamed up with downtown restaurants to offer discounts on Fridays to anyone wearing black-and-white ensembles in honor of the Indy 500. Plus, sharing your outfit on … Read more500 Fashion Fridays
Maybe it’s the birth of wee Prince Louis Arthur Charles, another royal baby for the world to go crazy about. (Not gonna lie, I’m already a sucker for the adorable photos of Prince George and Princess Charlotte that Kensington Palace releases from time to time.) … Read moreAcross the (fashion) pond
Sometimes, there’s nothing like coming home from a long day and stretching out cat-like on the couch to the scratch, scratch, scratch sound of vinyl-meets-needle. Give me a breeze from an open window and the wafting lyrics from Lana del Rey’s “Born to Die,” and … Read moreBaby, put that record on
Fact (only slightly exaggerated): Every awards show host changes outfits at least 10 times during the course of the evening. So when planning my Oscar party photo shoot, I felt compelled to bring along a second outfit as any proper host would. This floor-length red … Read moreThat Old Hollywood feeling
The countdown to the 90th Annual Academy Awards is on–and so is my party planning mode. Bring on the Hollywood glamour, gilted accessories, Oscar ballots and tear-filled speeches! Looking for last-minute inspiration for your showbiz-celebrating shindig on Sunday? A few of my fellow Indy Blog … Read moreReady for the Oscars?