Maple + Rosemary Roasted Pecans

Recipe For A Sweet And Savory Snack

Schermer Pecans

I am always looking for a fun snack, something quick and easy and one that I can feel good about. Living in Georgia, one of my faves is pecans! They're delicious just the way they are, but I also like to jazz them up a bit from time to time. I find this recipe is great when I am searching for a flavorful snack, but I also love serving these when friends are over and we are enjoying some cocktails. You can make them ahead, save them in an air tight container so they'll be ready for you when you want them. This is one of my personal favorites because I love how it has the right amount of sweetness and blends well with the savory rosemary. The best and freshest ingredients always translate…

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Classic Benjamin Moore Paint Colors

My Go-To Paint Colors For Our Home

Having just gone through a fun but extensive home renovation, I am looking back and reflecting on the importance of certain design choices. I've already highlighted some of those decisions in writing about the significance of choosing light fixtures for your home. Today, I thought it would be important to detail how selecting paint colors plays such a pivotal role in design. While coming up with my design plan, I searched Pinterest for inspiration (of course). When it comes to paint colors, I always look to Benjamin Moore to find those classic colors that you can't go wrong with. Today I'm sharing the Benjamin Moore paint colors that we used throughout our home. In our previous home we had used Benjamin Moore's Winter Wheat (with White Dove for our trim) in our main living space and it added…

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A Mini Branding Refresh

My New Branding Materials with the Help of Emily McCarthy

Emily McCarthy
Emily McCarthy
Emily McCarthy

I remember the excitement of seeing Lavin Label's logo for the first time. I spent a lot of time thinking of fonts, colors, symbols, etc. I knew that I wanted it to represent me and the brand that I was creating. I opted for the logo that I have today -- a blush pink and light grey color palette with a gold foil pineapple. After two years, I still love my logo however recently I've been wanting to do a little mini-refresh by adding new business cards and notecards. So, I reached out to Savannah-based lifestyle designer Emily McCarthy who I've featured on Lavin Label numerous times in the past. I just love her designs & creativity. Emily is a talented designer who is well-known for her custom monogram pieces. She works with clients for all of their…

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Our Digital Diet

How to Disconnect from Technology

How To Disconnect From Social Media (2)

As a blogger, it is obvious that social media plays a huge role in my life and the life of my business. It is a great way to reach potential consumers, connect with friends, share pictures, stay up-to-date with trends and so on. And for Lavin Label, my social channels have been a total game changer. With that said, it's so important for you (& your kids) to find the right balance. Recently, I've had a few friends ask how I do this with my business. Here are some tips I try to follow and hopefully you will find them helpful too whether or not you own a business. Set Up A Routine Of course, I still check my social feeds throughout the day. However, I only do so when I have a small amount of time. This…

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4 Ways to Style Your Bedroom Pillows

Farm-to-Bed Luxury Bedding with Lime & Leaf

Lime & Leaf
Lime & Leaf
Lime & Leaf

With Spring approaching, I like to give my bedrooms a little refresh, without fully redecorating them. One of my favorite ways to do this is to update the bedding. However, I always find myself trying to figure out the best way to arrange the pillows so that I know exactly what to buy. Does anyone else get stuck in this rut, too? So I thought it would be beneficial to show you four ways that you can style your bedroom pillows. I laid out how many shams, euros & regular pillow cases that you'll need to accomplish these styles for your queen or full size bed. But first, I have to mention our new bedding from Lime & Leaf! I fell in love with their farm-to-bed philosophy since everything handcrafted in the U.S. We get a handful of guests…

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