Journal

Try our favorite summer cocktail

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A Crisp + Refreshing Summer Sip from our bar to yours. Try our version of the Le Fleur cocktail.

Summer Sips

July 15, 2022

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We’re big on easy yet declicious recipes, and this nostalgic take on our relative’s champagne punch is the perfect sip for all of your holiday festivities. Consisting of champagne, aperol and cranberry juice; the sparkling beverage will have you feeling holly, jolly, merry & bright in no time. 😉

December 16, 2021

Grandma’s Winter Champagne Punch

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‘Tis the Season of Giving… Your inbox and social feeds have probably been flooded with emails from your favorite brands with gift guides since Halloween… However; if you’re anything like us, chances are you’re still gathering up last minute gifts. We know it can be overwhelming to check off that list, and get everyone something […]

The 2021 Smyth House Gift Guide

December 13, 2021

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Over here at Smyth House, we are all about home and creating meaningful experiences; and this year, we’re working on mastering the art of low maintenance entertaining. Let’s be honest. While we want to hang our hat on being the hostess with the mostess, life can be chaotic. And while we’ve scrolled Pinterest for fabulous […]

November 22, 2021

Less Fuss, More Fun: Effortless Entertaining

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Traveling to colder weather for the holidays? After years in the midwest and strategizing how to appropriately dress for the minute to minute weather shifts, I have perfected my go-to fall & winter midwest packing list. One carry on, five days… This line up gets us an outfit for any type of occasion, and keeps […]

Our Fall / Winter ’21 Fashion Guide

November 8, 2021

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Espresso martinis are having a moment. The iconic coffee cocktail has been around for decades, but it’s apparently made a major comeback this year. They are everywhere, and for good reason. If you’ve been out even once over the past six months or scrolled through social media, you’ve probably noticed. Bold, boozy, flirty and fab… […]

November 4, 2021

Our Signature Cocktail This Season: The Espresso Martini

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Light the fire & turn on the cozy vibes… It’s finally feeling like fall in AZ. For a desert native like myself, I’m in complete awe of fall. To me, it’s magic. The colors, the community; the complete and utter shift of clothing; the attitude and anticipation of what’s to come. It’s something we don’t […]

The Fall Edit: Moody Paint Guide

October 31, 2021

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Our beloved pets. We’re pretty big suckers and basically let our animals rule the roost. Are we the only ones? Pretty sure we’re not. As far as we’re concerned, it’s a dog’s world and we’re just living in it. Being an animal lover can come with a price, and oftentimes; it’s a high one. Good thing […]

October 8, 2021

Design Friendly Pet Products

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Watch out straight lines… There’s a new trend on the block, and she’s curvy in all the right places. These last few years it’s been all about straight lines & symmetry, modular furniture, and minimal (almost futuristic) interiors… That is, until now. Thanks to design gurus such as Kelly Wearstler and Leanne Ford, we’ve found […]

Trend Alert: Captivating Curves

September 18, 2021

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Gone are the days when a bathroom was just another functional space… It’s now a very arguable excuse to create your own personal oasis in the center of your home, a spa-like experience that exudes luxury and bliss. Have you been feeling less than inspired by your own bathroom as of lately? Consider this your […]

September 2, 2021

Our Favorite Modern Bathrooms