Today on the blog, I’m taking you inside the home of my dear friend Taylor, author of Simply Silicon Valley—a website dedicated to imparting ideas for how to live the good life on less. As you may recall from an earlier post, I’ve been dreaming up a new series for Story Hill Lane where I feature inspiring women in their home. As I wrestled with what to call this new series, it was Taylor herself who helped me settle on the name Chez. Chez is the French word meaning “at or in the home of” pronounced “shay.” This title felt so fitting—and chic—for the series’ vision. With that, I’m excited to share the first feature Chez Taylor, where I chat with Taylor about her home style, way of life, and her website Simply SV.
Although, I will admit, I don’t have a natural talent for growing plants, I’ve always dreamed of one day having a flower garden. There’s something so captivating about a pretty vibrant bloom, that comes with each new season, and mums, like no other, signal autumn has arrived. Just like so many of you, this time of year is one of my favorites. I can’t get enough of the cool crisp days, cozy knit sweaters, and tasty seasonal treats, and not to mention the quintessential fall flowers and fairytale pumpkins–that quite seriously look like something out of a scene from Cinderella.
With football season upon us, I’ve been thinking about fun snacks, appetizers and crowd pleasers to make when hosting friends at the house. I recently tried this quinoa salad that is oh-so scrumptious and chock-full of nutrition. While pigs-in-a-blanket and wings are food staples for football watching, this quinoa salad serves as a healthy option to offset some of the other must-have indulgences. The result is a guilt-free and balanced football-watching menu your guests will enjoy!
With the long holiday weekend ahead of us, I thought it would be fun to share a few ideas for a July 4th inspired tablescape.