THE JOURNAL
Caroline Sets A Dreamy Thanksgiving Table
With Thanksgiving just a couple of weeks away, I've been feeling inspired to create some "normalcy" even if the gathering will be smaller. Celebrating the holidays is a lot about creating festive e...
Read moreThe November Edit With Caroline
Every year I'm amazed at how quickly November sneaks up on me and it’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away. With the holiday season drawing near and colder weather settling i...
Read moreCaroline Cooks A Fall Soup With A Classic Seasonal Ingredient
It's hard to ignore the piles of pumpkins and squash at the farm stands. I have to admit, it's not a vegetable I grew up eating so I don't find myself cooking with it much. That was until the other...
Read moreHow I Do Dat: Caroline Creates A Fall Centerpiece
At our farm, the leaves are turning all the yummy shades of yellow, orange and red, inspiring me to wear transitional fall outfits and bring a bit of Mother Nature inside. On our evening walks with...
Read moreThe October Edit With Caroline
The start of a new season brings many shifts. From the way we feel, the changes in nature both subtle and grand and the seasonal foods we gravitate towards; to how we find comfort in our homes and ...
Read moreHow Caroline Introduces Fall Layering To Her Home
You know the seasons are changing when you light your first fire. And, we've had a few here lately. To welcome the fall season, I've been layering my home with cozy pillows and throws, seasonal can...
Read more'Tis The Season For Apple Picking + Baking
One perk of being in New York this time of year is experiencing the changing seasons – something we don't get much of in California. The days are getting shorter, the temperatures are dropping and ...
Read moreCaroline Celebrates 18 Years Of DIANI
This weekend marks the 18th anniversary of DIANI, which began as a big dream back in 2002 when I was rebuilding my life after a series of family tragedies. My business has grown to include three bo...
Read moreCaroline's Favorite Spots in Tivoli, NY
When we bought our farm here in the Hudson Valley, we quickly discovered that the nearest towns, Germantown and Tivoli, have a lot to offer. Our excursions these days pretty much revolve around foo...
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