I’M DEEP. I’M SHALLOW

AND I DON’T FIT INTO ONE OF THOSE PRETTY BOXES.

Candace Ourisman is one of the most interesting women at any tableβ€”she’s that girl whose coat you noticed before she sat down and whose line about her divorce made the whole table lose it. Fluent in couture and accustomed to chaos, Candace has embraced every chapter of her story, shaping the intuitive style she’s carefully honed and curated into a narrative worth sharing.

THE HOT MOM’S GUIDE TO LONDON

The ultimate insider to all things Londonβ€”everything I shopped, ate, gawked at and refused to leave behind.

London was a whirlwind and a feast for the senses. It’s a city that feels supersized for kids. The buildings are bigger, the toy departments are unhinged, the shopping is on steroids, and somehow everyone is extremely put together by 9am. I came home with a full camera roll, a dress my daughter picked out, and a son who now rates every car he enters against an Uber Black. Which, speaking of, the Uber Black sedans in London are the most over-the-top I have ever sat in. My kids treated every ride like a limo on prom night. I am not saying plan your trip around them, but I am saying my children absolutely would.

A festive table featuring snacks such as potato chips and bowls of dips with green, white, and dark sauces. In the background, seafood and shellfish are displayed on ice, along with colorful decorative candles and flowers.

THE HOSTING ERA

Black hair woman wearing a white dress with a high neck and an open slit in the front.

Let’s Talk Tables

Guides, edits and ideas for the gatherings that keep people talking.

A bar of yellow soap labeled 'Citron,' with French text indicating it was made in Marseille.
A pink translucent jar and lid of Diptyque Paris scented candle with the Diptyque logo embossed on the lid, featuring a tree and boat design.
Two glass candle holders with long stems and wide, textured bowls, set on decorative bases.
Two gold rings with green accents on a white background.
Gold chandelier earrings with diamond accents on a light green background.
Assorted jewelry, including earrings, necklaces, and rings, displayed on a wooden tray with sandy accents and seashells, against a beach-inspired background.

FANCY THAT

Things Worth Wanting

Good taste. No gatekeeping. Fashion expertise without ego and humor in every single room.

SHALL WE?

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