in the family

This weekly feature focuses on your most important relationships. From child-rearing tips, inspiration to cultivate marital bliss, or great travel destinations and product reviews, this is the perfect spot for the modern domestic.

A Familiar Space
written by: 
Shalene
As a young mom with a two-year-old and a baby on the way, it's important to me that my space reflect my family in a personal way. Not only do I desire for my home to portray my personal style, but I want it to showc...
That's Amore
written by: 
Shalene
When I think of Italy, I can't help but think of romance. The food, the wine, the language, the landscape … ah, that's amore! But even if you can't escape to the sun-drenched Italian countryside...
Cast Away in the Caribbea...
written by: 
Shalene
Year round, the Caribbean’s temperate weather, sandy beaches and azure blue skies lure vacationers to its destinations. And with many hotels and resorts catering to families with children, it's a great travel ...
Ahhh, Asia
written by: 
Shalene
As our internationally themed month continues, we’re taking this week to focus on Asia. Of course, a small post can’t begin to scratch the surface of the culturally rich and diverse continent, but here a...
Viva Espana
written by: 
Shalene
LAST WEEK TO ENTER $500 Container Store Giveaway!!  Details below post...         With this month being internationally themed, I’m yearning for an exotic getaway to some ...
Greek Getaway
written by: 
Shalene
If the summer heat and an energetic kiddo or two have you dreaming of a little R&R with your spouse, look no further than Greece. With its ancient ruins and classical stark white architecture set against an an a...
Weekend Entertaining
written by: 
Shalene
Here in Texas, summer is in full swing. And if your warm-weather season is anything like ours ... the temps are hot, the days are long, and it’s almost unbearable to partake in any outdoor activity during the ...
Buying Burlap
written by: 
Shalene
I’ve loved burlap since I first began to take notice of the coffee-bags-refashioned-into-pillows trend. The raw earthiness of the fabric adds a sense of textural depth to anything it adorns, and I’m deli...
He Said, She Said
written by: 
Shalene
My husband and I complement one another in many ways, but when it comes to home design, you could say we have some definite contrasting opinions. I prefer French Country, punctuated by a contemporary aesthe...
Family Routines
written by: 
Shalene
In all fairness, I must begin with a disclaimer: I’m not always the best at establishing and maintaining routines. Though I’d love to say that I wake with a list of tasks to be completed and a r...
Natural Pampering
written by: 
Shalene
As women, we give so much of ourselves to others. As mothers we give to children, as wives we give to husbands, as employees we give to bosses, and the list goes on. Every now and then, one of the best gifts we can ...
Summertime Clean
written by: 
Shalene
Summer equals lots of time spent outdoors, which also very likely means grubby kiddos (and adults)! Keep your entire clan clean this season with a host of products that are effective sans toxic ingredients. Here are...
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