THE JOURNAL

Caroline's Feast Gathering Table

I find that the last few days that lead up to Christmas are oftentimes even more exciting than the actual day. I love the energy that builds from last minute shopping for gifts and groceries, organ...

Jeffrey's Fall Twist On A Classic Cocktail

We lit our first fire of the season the other night, and to celebrate, Jeffrey made a seasonal cocktail he’s calling, The Big Apple. To get inspired, he referenced our Cocktail Codex book, a favori...

Caroline Creates A Candlelit Fall Tablescape

Whether you’re on the East coast or West, I think fall is the most beautiful time of year. The colors are vibrant, the hot temperatures are behind us and the cool, clear nights make it a perfect se...

Jeffrey's Favorite Fiesta-Inspired Salsa Recipes

Jeffrey and I kicked off the weekend celebrating one of our favorite Santa Barbara traditions – Old Spanish Days Fiesta, a festival dedicated to honoring and preserving the city’s history, spirit, ...

Caroline Shares A Favorite Summer Dessert

While chocolate will always have my heart, I’ve recently been exploring lighter, seasonally-inspired desserts filled with fresh fruit. And since we're wrapping up strawberry season here in New York...

Setting A Summer Table With Caroline

Some of the joys of summer mean dining al fresco, after work garden barbecues, firefly gazing with a cocktail, and lake swims - I’m soaking up every last drop of these days, especially when you kno...

Caroline’s Essentials For A Backyard Picnic

The warmer weather and longer nights have me itching to get outdoors after work and spend time in our garden and wander around our veg and flower beds to see what’s popping up. It’s also that time...

It's Mother's Day - Let's Toast With A Cocktail

I miss traveling and I miss the food and boozy drinks that each country has to offer. Since Jeffrey and I started a tradition last year of spending Mother’s Day in the garden and sitting down to a ...

Caroline Revisits A Holiday Tradition

The day after Christmas is Boxing Day in England, and was always a favorite day growing up. We would go for a long walk with the dog, eat leftovers and I would make my famous rum truffles to eat by...

Caroline Shares The Art Of Collecting Handmade Tableware

I think we all have a new found appreciation for the little things and there are some traditions that feel more special than ever. One of my passions is collecting handmade pottery and finding fun ...