THE JOURNAL

Caroline’s Farmhouse Update + Travel Home

My favorite time of the year is Fall, and there’s no place I would rather be than our Hudson Valley Farmhouse in upstate New York. The slightly cooler days, early evening light and overall cozy vib...

Pillow Talk with Joel Landi

As I move away from the age of sports coaches, matches and the exhilarating feeling of being at my best, it’s natural to sink into a new normal – different thought processes and physical routines. ...

Our Mexico Getaway + Jeffrey’s Salsa Recipes

Despite it being September, Santa Barbara continues to be its warm, sunny idyllic self. Jeffrey and I have been taking in the slowness that comes from these balmy summer nights, and reminiscing abo...

DIANI x Raquel Allegra Event Recap

While summer seems to be flying by, I’m still reliving moments from a very special event that I hosted a couple of weeks ago at DIANI. Los Angeles-based designer, Raquel Allegra joined us for an in...

Pillow Talk with Raquel Allegra

After meeting Raquel earlier this year during a buying trip, I was beyond excited for the opportunity to collaborate with this creative force and inspiring woman for the 17th addition of my Pillow ...

DIANI Living Summer Fête with Merci Montecito

There is something magical about warm summer nights in Santa Barbara, especially with the Mission as a backdrop. They make for slow meals, lingering conversation and the dreamiest ambience. One of ...

Our Favorite DIANI Living Kitchens

The kitchen is one of my favorite rooms in the house. It’s where we create meals, laugh over Jeffrey’s culinary adventures and feed treats to the new pup, Nala. I love seeing how kitchens are decor...

Rose Gardening Tips with Denise Speer

After spending nearly 30 years as a dental hygienist, Denise Speer was ready to turn her passion into a profession. Drawn to roses since childhood, Denise has always had a rose bush, or two around....

Caroline’s Favorite Spring Appetizer

The blooming buds and sunny skies mixed with spring’s flurry of celebrations – like Mother’s Day, graduations and the start of wedding season – bring out the inner host in me. Long gone are the day...

Pillow Talk with Diana Wilson

After over 20 years in high-level business management and consulting – including stints as CEO of Bargain Network, Inc. and president of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, Diana Wilson isn’t stopping the...