I was thrilled when our beloved client, Emily, engaged us to take on a few projects in her home. She has an incredible sense of style and it's inspiring to see how she interprets one-of-kind finds and pieces from our shops. We recently had the opportunity to photograph Emilyâs stunning home and are excited to share a glimpse inside, along with details on the evolution and expression of her personal style.
Continue readingSince launching her namesake brand in 2008, Venezuelan jewelry designer Susana Vega has garnered a devoted following for her impressive mix of elevated basics and statement pieces. After an exciting year of being named Latin American Fashion Summit's Accessories Designer of the Year and having her earrings worn by Gloria Estefan on the cover of Vogue, Susana is showing no signs of slowing down â and we're here for it!
Read on as CB chats with Susana about her life, where she looks for inspiration and how she would spend a perfect day in Houston.
Continue readingThe CB team has been excitedly plotting the introduction of our newly stocked line of hand-crafted, organic syrups perfect for drizzling over sweet treats or infusing spritzes, tea, cocktails and lattes. Hand-crafted in Paris by a small team of French alchemists and bon vivants, these non-alcoholic syrups are inspired by traditional European bistro sweeteners and botanical aromatic bitters and aperitifs.
We've curated a handful of impossibly easy, quick-to-prep recipes to showcase these exceptional syrups, and promise as many laughs and good times enjoying them with friends as we had doing this hard-hitting research.
Continue readingFebruary, the month of love, is a perfect time to practice self-care and indulge in a few feel-good products that will boost your health and mood. Our curated apothecary section has been given a thoughtful, opportune overhaul and our latest offerings are sure to clear your chakras and revamp your wellness routine.
Continue readingThe holidays have sprouted and we're in a foraging frenzy as we deck the halls for this spirited season. Magic is on the menu with a fresh crop of fantastical fungi popping up. 'Tis the season for all things merry and bright; it's truly the most wonderful time of the year!
Continue readingThis spring, the walls of our Round Top shop bore witness to one of those career pinch-me moments as we hosted New York-based Loeffler Randall for a Porch Pop-Up celebrating their recently released clothing capsule and seasonal accessories, and what a thrill it was to shop the racks of stunning pieces in the Texas sunshine. Â
On her final night in town, Jessie and I gathered our teams with creatives from near and far for a celebratory dinner. We toasted friendships old and new against the unspoiled terrain of rolling hills and under a sky dotted with stars. This evening under the stars was a collaborative labor of love and one that we will remember for years to come.
Continue readingI am a longtime fan of New York-based luxe meets laid-back footwear and accessories brand Loeffler Randall. My most loved, most broken-in shoes are fifteen year old Loeffler Randall brown snakeskin boots â a pair I adore so much that I sourced a back-up pair on a resale site many years later!