Valentine’s Day: Set the Mood
I love Valentine’s Day. I love its message, I love the aesthetics, I love all of the typical chocolates and gifts that are given, and I love decorating my house for the holiday. We usually celebrate at home and divide the duties for our meal. I repurpose many of my Christmas decorations for the […]
Holiday Hosting With Style
I have hosted quite a lot over the past few months (more on that in another post), so much so that I thought I’d share some of my hosting tips for you all to keep for next year, or adapt to other seasons when we, hopefully, can do some of it outside in warmer weather. […]
When Mongrams Work for Me
I am not someone who believes in putting a monogram on everything under the sun. I like it on a well-placed French cuff, on a sterling silver hairbrush, and a few other places, but I’d never put it on a water bottle (I don’t like or use those popular types anyway), wouldn’t put it on […]
Transportation Hub as Destination?
I found myself in New York City with some time to kill on a morning and an evening. It was 97 degrees outside, we were beat, but we didn’t want to just do nothing. I had been to Grand Central Terminal once decades prior and wanted to go back. We walked there easily from our […]
Eataly & The Tin Building
Are the Market/Restaurant Concept Shops in NYC Worth a Stop? I recently returned from a short trip to New York City. One thing I knew I wasn’t going to miss were a stop to Italy and The Tin Building. I love the idea of the restaurant/marketplace and try to visit these concept places when I […]
Elevated Independence Day
As unusual as it may sound, Independence Day is my favorite holiday. My family has a long history in this country and I’m really patriotic. I am a huge lover of fireworks, love the summer, and I adore the colors of our flag. This year, I decided to make a bolder statement in my […]
Decorating for Early Spring
Spring is on its way to My Pineapple Home and, after what felt like the coldest, longest winter ever, I was really excited to brighten up my house a little bit. I added a mix of chrysanthemums, roses, carnations, and a few other flowers to two of these vases I frequently display on my family […]
These Gifts Were Hits
I love giving more than I love receiving. Here are a few unique gifts that wowed their recipients and are sure to bring continuous joy year after year. Dare I say I made some heirlooms……you decide.
A Pineapple Home Christmas Decor Tour
Read along as I take you through some of my favorite Christmas decor for my home. I have spent 11 years decorating for Christmas here and feel as though I’ve nearly arrived at the perfect look. If you love classic, classy, traditional, and timeless, let me show you how to achieve it.
My Christmas Wishlist
I’m not one for making wishlists, but here is my second ever, complete with a wide array of gifting and receiving possibilities for my pineapple home, and yours.