Happy Friday! Today, I am starting a new series called "Cookbook Essentials" where I will be featuring one cookbook - new or old - that I can't live without. I know I am always looking for easy to read, useful, beautiful...and of course...delicious new recipes, and if you are visiting Fig + Cotton, you are too! All of the cookbooks featured are a part of my personal collection, and I would never recommend a cookbook that I didn't love. First up is Pickles, Pigs & Whiskey: . . .
Our ‘New’ Home: The Entry Table
Happy Holiday Week! As you may know, on the morning of October 31, 2013, Austin suffered a major flash flood, and it hit our neighborhood very hard. Long story short, we had to evacuate at 5:00 am (in pitch dark) while 3 feet of water rushed into our home. We live in a 100-year flood plane, yards and yards from a creek that runs through our neighborhood. The creek rose to 40 feet...the first time since the 1800s. It was a once in a lifetime event. It was terrible. . . .
What to Wear: World Cup Watching
My husband is a sports fan. A fan of golf. A fan of basketball. A fan of football. However, he is a FANATIC about soccer...especially the USA National Team. Tonight, USA plays Ghana at 5pm CST in their first World Cup match of 2014. I will tell you, my husband has been looking forward to USA's opening game for literally years. He got so excited, he bought me a jersey to wear. Yep, a jersey. Well, the jersey is too small (insert smile...but not in . . .
Anthro Dinnerware Sale!
Happy Monday! We all know that I love classic, neutral dinnerware; however, I love beautiful accent pieces full of color. One of my go-to sources for for pieces that add the perfect amount of excitement to my dinner table is anthropologie. And, we are all in luck! Anthro has some select pieces 15% off right now, and I am in eye candy heaven. Below are my top picks. So, run, don't walk, to your local anthro or visit them online to see all the fun goodies you can snatch up for . . .
Remodel: Tackling Our New Great Room
Although we have every. single. room. to fill, our "new" great room/living room is giving me the most headache...on layout and design. I will definitely fill it with classic, neutral furniture, but I do love a little modern, a little rustic, and just a tad of color. Our two living areas are now almost one, so furniture placement is a challenge to ensure everything flows. There are a few things we have to consider before I really start purchasing new furniture: Even though we . . .
Remodel: Updated Traditionalist Inspiration Board
The fabulous lifestyle blogger Julia Ryan is hosting an inspiration board contest with Polyvore, and I couldn't resist entering! I already had an inspiration board created for my actual living room remodel, so I spruced it up...and entered it. I do think of myself as an updated traditionalist (with a bit of a rustic vibe thrown in), so this is right up my alley. The bonus is that there will be two $500 Serena and Lily gift cards awarded to the winners! Hopefully, I will . . .
Holiday Gift Guide: For the Hostess
I was on the fence about doing any gift guides here this month, but there are so many lovely items out there, I couldn't resist. This gift guide is full of classic entertaining items as well as fun pieces guaranteed to put a sweet smile on the hostess with the mostess in your life! 1. Antler Bar Tools, William Sonoma: $149 2. Owl Have Another embroidered cocktail napkins - set of 4, Biscuit: $32 3. Bubbly Gold Champagne Flutes - set of 4, Indigo: $34.50 4. American Mini Cheese Board, . . .
My Cookbook Wishlist
So, my 35th birthday is around the corner, and, as usual, I can't think of anything I "need." However, I have plenty of things I "want!" Included in that list are a few cookbooks that I can't wait to get my hands on. Here is my list; what is yours? 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 . . .