A. Taylor Studio 9/5/23 A. Taylor Studio 9/5/23

Back to School: Time for Sweaters, Coffee, and Books

I am so predictable — whenever the end of August rolls around I find myself pulling on a much too heavy sweater, dreaming of rustling leaves, stacks of books, piping tea pots, and yearning for the academic life. I recently visited to Princeton to scratch this particular itch.

A. Taylor Studio 10/10/22 A. Taylor Studio 10/10/22

My Top Gifts for Hostesses

Lately, I have been really inspired by hostess gifts. Our social calendar has been getting crowded with get-togethers so I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite gifts that I have given recently, especially for friends who are hosting.

A. Taylor Studio 8/15/22 A. Taylor Studio 8/15/22

August Escape To The Outer Banks

August always feels like the last gasp of summer! Days burnt by relentless sun and the hum of cicadas always come to mind. It was a first for me to travel to the Outer Banks in August, and there is a bit of a oxymoron when vacation is timed with the end of summer.

A. Taylor Studio 9/30/20 A. Taylor Studio 9/30/20

Autumn Weekend on Ocean Avenue

The colors, scents, and aura of the beach front truly do bring me an unspeakable sense of ease. Another long-awaited autumn weekend by the sea has come and gone, and although this year feels a little different, I feel so grateful to have been able to enjoy the undeniable relaxation that this stretch of beach brings.

A. Taylor Studio 5/21/20 A. Taylor Studio 5/21/20

Homemade Pesto

Like many, I am finding myself with more time to bake/make things from scratch. While I posted my bread adventures a bit ago, I have to admit I haven’t been that ambitious in quite a while. I’m not at the point of making homemade cookies or pasta or stuff like that, but I decided a few weeks ago to borrow my parents’ food processor and make one of my favorites: pesto alla genovese!