Smitten with the Swanson Sisters

I must say that I am absolutely smitten with the Swanson sisters. The Bay Area natives split their childhood between life in the city (San Francisco) and country (Napa) and have emerged as truly accomplished women who exhibit the incredible combination of beauty and brains. Each of them have built successful businesses and are truly tastemakers in their own right ...

CLAIBORNE SWANSON FRANK - photographer behind the gorgeous book, American Beauty

VERONICA SWANSON BEARD - co-founder of fashion house, Veronica Beard (LOVE their blazers!) 

ALEXIS SWANSON TRAINA - creative director, Swanson Vineyards & creator, Modern House Wines

Just a little inspiration for your Wednesday!

xx,

{photos: Claiborne Swanson Frank}

dCc Friday Finds: Summer Soiree

 

Every weekend throughout the Summer I long for a lovely soiree by the pool or beach. Here are a few of my favorite finds this week that would lend themselves perfectly to just that.

• WESTWARD LEANING - Sunglasses

• CHANEL - CC Cream with SPF 30   

• JUICY COUTURE - Palm Leaf iPhone Case

• OSCAR DE LA RENTA - Crochet Knit Skirt (on Sale!) 

• RIZZOLI - Palm Beach Entertaining

  I hope you all enjoy your weekend!  xx,   

dCc Fabulous Friday Finds

Happy Friday Darlings! I am looking forward to a fun weekend ahead filled with Summer Soirees! Here are a few of my favorite weekly finds fitting for a perfectly preppy Summer weekend!

• JCREW Classic Monogram PJs - sleep in style

• Dabney Lee Monogram Lucite Tray - perfect for any hostess with the mostess

• Ralph Lauren Cashmere Cable Sweater - my Summer staple in chilly SF

• Jack Rogers Navajo Sandal  - wear these from brunch to the beach

• BaubleBar Earrings - adds a little punch to any outfit

• Heidi Klein Bikini - .... hello .... does it get ANY cuter? Stripes & a bow?!

xx,

Monogrammed China

Oh, how I absolutely adore monogrammed china! I simply cannot get enough of our monogrammed Pickard China pattern that we received for our wedding to mix with a more ornate pattern that was passed down to me from my grandmother (similar to what you see above!). Although, I am embarrassed to say that we have been married for 9 months already and I have yet to use it! It is my goal to use it at least once before our First Anniversary. How often do you use your china? 

xx, 

{image compliments of: Southern Accents}