I’ve always been a fan of a great at-home bar. I strongly believe it’s a must-learn life skill to mix up classic cocktails, and as an avid host, it’s important to provide an array...
Looking back on Easter as a child, I remember how excited I was to dig through my Easter basket. Full of chocolate bunnies, malt ball Easter eggs, Peeps, golden coins, and my favorite Cadbury...
Lets be honest, salads can be boring. So I’m always trying to think outside of the box to come up with salad recipes that I’ll thoroughly enjoy, but are beyond easy to make. Enter...
Lets be honest, salads can be boring. So I’m always trying to think outside of the box to come up with salad recipes that I’ll thoroughly enjoy, but are beyond easy to make. Enter...
As soon as the temps start to heat up, all I want to wear is something super easy and breezy. This blue embroidered dress by Free People is all of that for me…I could live in it! The blue, of course, called my name immediately, but there’s also a black version which is beautiful too.
Pairing the dress with espadrilles seemed like a no-brainer to me; I couldn’t wait to pull these beauties out. They’re so comfortable (coming from Soludos you’d expect nothing less) and give me just the right amount of height for all of my summer frolicking.
And lastly, how can I not mention this bag?! I mean just when I think I’ve fulfilled my Zac by Zac Posen bag obsession, I’m all heart eyes for the new season styles! And I think this season may be my favorite yet; this one and this one will be on repeat so just be prepared. #sorrynotsorry Truly, MKR
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I’m turning into a sap in my old age. Some of my most prized possessions right now have recently been handed down to me, and I cherish the stories behind them just as much as the item itself. Luckily my mom is as sentimental as I am, and I have several special family heirlooms that I can hold onto and share with my future family someday.
Of course, heirloom items can be old AND new, and you can start collecting items today to share with future generations someday. Many people immediately assume heirlooms are limited to fine jewelry. But I think a piece worth handing down can be anything well-loved and tied to a special memory. It can be a timeless piece of furniture like a cupboard with character, a signature wardrobe piece like an exquisite evening clutch or maybe a great set of luggage (this one is to-die-for….a girl can dream, right?!), or even a collection of love letters from long ago. The possibilities are endless, and by taking the time to cherish and take care of something special now, you can have something meaningful to pass on later.
Click through the slideshow above to find up a few ideas for heirloom gift ideas. I’d love to hear what you hold special from the past, and what you hope to share later down the road. I think you’ll agree that the memories and life that these items symbolize are all worth celebrating! Cheers, Kat
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Timeless Furniture
My mom has a beautiful pine jelly cupboard, passed down from my great aunt, that I hope to have someday. A great piece with good bones will transcend generations to come, and is a nice idea for an investment in the home.
Signature pieces like a designer handbag, polished accessories and favorite fashion staples can be some of the most enjoyed heirlooms of all, because all trends come back around! Consider even holding onto closet favorites such as statement coats and beloved dresses...the memories and stories tied with them are priceless.
Travel can open up a world of once-in-a-lifetime memories, and the souvenirs (big and small) collected on trips are great keepsakes. I recently found a handful of old matchboxes that my grandparents collected from hotels in Europe when they were younger, and they're so neat!
These are easy; interesting objets make a home that much more a reflection of you, and make perfect gifts to give to others later. Now that I think about it, I admit I may have a bit too many of these!
Lastly, jewelry makes the loveliest of heirloom gifts, and quality pieces can tie together generations of families. I have a beautiful opal ring, handed down to me on my eighteenth birthday by my mom, who also received it when she turned eighteen years old. The ring box may also be my favorite part; it's an aged, detailed navy blue box with crushed velvet...swoon!
If I’m sure of anything this week, it’s that by the time you read this I’ll be driving up Magnolia Lane, decked out in more “preppiness” then I typically know how to handle, prepared to walk the greens and cheer on my boy.
While you know my typically uniform requires that hint of tomboy edge, the truth is I’m a total prep at heart. So what better opportunity to sport a bright and fun look (with plenty of pattern play of course) than this tradition unlike any other?
Naturally, when deciding on my outfit for The Masters, I gravitated to my new warehouse roomies, Country Club Prep, for proper “golf enthusiast” gear. After I strolled the aisles to check out the goods it literally only took me seconds to snatch up these seersucker shorts. I consider seersucker to be one of the best springtime neutrals, and this red pair is a nice change from my standard pick of the pattern in blue. (And while this pair‘s bow does make them very girly, it can be removed if it isn’t your thing!)
To accompany my seersucker I chose a classic gingham. In my opinion, gingham is perfect for a day on the greens, it’s really just a must for warm weather. I’ll be wearing this gingham linen pullover with scalloped collar all summer long. Wouldn’t it look so good thrown over this bathing suit, paired with white jeans or shorts of course?! Plus, linen keeps me cool while walking the course in my favorite new laceless sneaks by Tod’s. Don’t they remind you of old-school golf shoes? Love.
To round it all out I won’t be skimping on accessories today either; I’m stacked with plenty of KJP and Bourbon & Bow Ties, plus of course my signature hat. Though the minute I enter that gate I’ll be making a bee line to the shop to finally get my Masters green straw hat! So tell me Friends, who are you cheering on this weekend? Truly, MKR
