Summer at our house means lots of grilling and sipping cocktails in the Augusta, GA heat. This weekend we enjoyed grilled peaches and shrimp marinated in coconut milk, orange juice, garlic, fresh ginger and spices. Everything was topped with a sprinkle of chipotle sea salt, and it was divine. What are your favorite easy summer recipes? […]

Summer is officially here for the Carnes family, as we’ve whipped up our first of many things “caprese” for the year. This Caprese Chicken Salad with avocado was the perfect way to kick off the summer season with our first backyard basil crop. So looking forward to the freshness of summer foods!

Last week I celebrated a little Cinco de Mayo fun by crafting this delicious Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita for The Bridal Theory. My mother-in-law introduced jalapeño and habanero infused cocktails to us a few years ago at a tailgate and we’d loved them ever since. This one is the perfect combination of sweet, tart and spicy. […]

Everybody loves a ladies night, and this bar table and berry citrus fizz are the perfect additions to a Galentine’s Day celebration. Inspired by Leslie Knope from my all-time favorite show Parks & Recreation, Galentine’s Day is all about ladies celebrating ladies. While Leslie aims for breakfast food, some of my favorite ladies and I took our own […]

This styled shoot at Creature Comforts Brewing Company planned by Marilisa Schachinger and Candice Beaty of Chancey Charm Weddings pretty much hit the nail on the head with so many things I adore. Initially inspired by the atmosphere of the brewery, local influence, and merging the old with the new, LCP joined together with an amazing group of creatives for this […]

We’re still celebrating the New Year over here – and celebrating this gorgeous cocktail being featured on The Bridal Theory! It’s a perfect signature cocktail for any winter wedding or party! Check out the recipe on their blog and enjoy some of my favorites from this cocktail shoot.

In case you didn’t get to see the recent feature on Cottage Hill of our Spanish inspired dinner, you simply must check it out for the inspiration behind this shoot that is near and dear to my heart. A huge thank you to Cottage Hill for featuring this shoot and to so many fabulous vendors for […]

I’m thrilled to share that a shoot that is very near and dear to my heart is featured today on the Cottage Hill Journal. This “cena en el patio” was initially inspired by my own story. My husband and I met and began dating while studying abroad in Sevilla, Spain. As huge lovers of travel, good food, wine and […]

Every fall when the leaves change to glorious colors and the air becomes crisp I crave a cozy dinner with good friends and delicious food and drink. Entertaining and hosting is at my core, so this fall styled table with Mulled Pomegranate Wine and a gorgeous bouquet with Cote Designs was right up my alley. To find the recipe […]

I’m thrilled to announce that we’ve been selected as a finalist for the Occasions Magazine Holiday Styling Challenge for their #OccasionsThanksgiving! I teamed up with Marilisa Schachinger & Candice Beaty of Chancey Charm, and Bud & Bloom Athens to capture this gorgeous Thanksgiving table. I’m hoping and praying this table magically makes an appearance on Thanksgiving day […]