07/09/2020
There are a few things I (Lauren) cannot help but crave during these hot summer days. Right now it’s fresh herbs, watermelon, and ice cold salads, so I thought I’d share a couple of my go-to salad recipes. These salads are not only hearty and filling, but they pack a punch of delicious flavors that will keep you coming back for more. First up let’s talk about the refreshing, irresistible summer staple; watermelon! I have no problem scarfing down an entire bowl in one sitting. Watermelons are mostly water — about 92 percent — making it an ideal summer snack but this refresher is also nutrient packed. Each juicy bite has significant levels of vitamins A, B6, C, lots of lycopene (essential for bone and cardiovascular health), antioxidants, potassium, and amino acids. … 
We spent a good almost four years dreaming up our master bathroom renovation in Los Angeles before finally pulling the trigger. It wasn’t that it took us all of that time to make tile decisions, but in a house that was built in 1941, way-less-fun-but-more-practical projects kept taking the place of the bathroom project in our renovation budget… When it comes to bathrooms, they might be my favorite spaces to design! I love playing with color palettes and tile scale combinations, plus lighting in bathrooms is so fun! (I’ve … 
It’s creamy, with just a hint of cinnamony sweetness. Plus has a little surprise crunch with toasted brown sugar pecans swirled in. This ice cream recipe is perfectly sweet, scooped onto a grilled peach, this is literally what summer tastes like. It’s already summer style hot here in Texas. It will be triple digits in no time, so cue tank tops and shorts for the next four months. In my book, that means it’s officially ice cream season, too. Not that I need an excuse to eat ice cream, but we all know it’s hard to resist that ice … 
Today I’m so excited to introduce you guys to Sara Barney. She’s an austin-native who spent time in LA before coming back here 8 years ago, so we have similar stories in that respect. She is also an incredible interior designer and I’m so excited for her to share her expertise with us! So without further ado, I’ll let her take it away! I hope you enjoy her as much as I do! Hi everyone! Let me just start by saying I am so thrilled to hanging out over here at The Effortless Chic! As an interior designer (and a … 
This easy DIY Candle Holder will add some sparkle to any outdoor setting! Perfect for summer parties, weddings or just for relaxing in your garden. Feel free to customize the candle holder, get creative! (This post originally went live in 2015.) As summer begins to wind down, I’m soaking up every last bit of time with Aaron while he is on hiatus and Miss Parker, of course. We are revamping our editorial calendar with some really exciting things coming up this fall and in the meantime taking a stroll down memory lane with some of our … 
