Author: Christina Dandar
CITY GUIDE: NANTUCKET
The best kind of friend is a friend who has a house in Nantucket. That isn’t actually great friendship wisdom, but it does happen to ring true on both accounts for me. I have had the privilege of visiting my friend Lauren and her family for years now on the island. Each time that I arrive surrounded by beautiful hydrangeas in that special salty air, I fall in love all over again.
Beyond the Curb with Pam Kelley Designs
Many of the homes I often tour are grand in size and bold in design, but the home of Pam Kelley Design brings different elements to the table. Her quaint one story home is the epitome of charm and timeless taste. Her kitchen is the place you want to pour a glass of wine and watch while she cooks something delicious, and her front porch is where you want to sit in the Texas heat and chat with the neighbors from afar. This is a home that feels welcoming, stylish, comfortable, and collected.
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2021
Before I post some updated home tours this week and a Nantucket City Guide next week, I feel I need to address the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. To be honest, I don’t ever shop this sale for anything new. I mainly like to stock up on staples that I already own and love. Nest Candles, intimates, pajamas, jackets, sunscreen, and some new kitchen accessories. The only “new” thing I am planning to buy is the Dyson cordless vacuum. These are my top picks for one of the biggest sales of the year.
Serena & Lily Summer Favorites
We are in the full swing of summer, my favorite time of the year and the best time to entertain. When I think about a lot of my new favorite items for the home, I can’t help but recognize that they are from Serena & Lily. This summer especially, I am constantly using my Serena & Lily Cayman Vessel to either hold my fresh summer hydrangeas, or to light a pretty candle in inside of it for an ambient tabletop centerpiece.
Occasionally a new coffee table book hits the market and it is beautiful to look at for a day…and then you never open it again. When you have a true stand-out and staple book, you find yourself referring to it over and over again. The new book 
You know when you continue to hear someone’s name come up over and over again? Well, that is how I finally reached out to 