We live in a busy world and are all short on time, YET when we entertain we want it to be delicious and look effortless. Thankfully Thyme Cafe's, Maire Byrne, has come to the rescue, so we can all look like Martha Stewart on the fly!
We are inspired by women who turn their dreams into realty! Maire Bryne, owner of Thyme Cafe and Market and Local Kitchen and Wine Bar, is a chef and entrepreneur who grew her love for home-cooked meals into the two successful restaurants that are largely responsible for turning Santa Monica's Ocean Park strip into a destination, all the while balancing being a mother of two. Maire shares some of her secrets with us here...
After a rowdy bachelorette weekend of bunking with 13 other women in a house in Park City, checking into the Washington School House for a night was the luxurious calm after the most fun storm. The aesthetics are immediately soothing and inspirational all at once, blending historical charm with modern luxury-- dark oak floors reclaimed from vintage barns married with soaring white beamed ceilings, a chandelier composed of antlers and crystal, fluffy white beds and linens, farmhouse light fixtures-- can you tell we were snapping pix to pin on our home inspiration vision boards?
Napper and I had a much needed two nights away in the desert to celebrate my birthday and take some time to reconnect! Life is so busy and we find that these nights away really help refocus us on each other and our relationship without the distraction of kids, work, and a myriad of activities at home. The desert is a perfect destination when you're feeling overwhelmed/tired/stressed/frazzled/disconnected - something about the heat, the stillness and the space that immediately helps recalibrate to a better frequency!
After every retreat, we turn to each other and exclaim, "That was our best one yet!" Each one of our retreats and events has a unique spirit - comprised of the soulful energy of the outstanding women who show up. Our last day long retreat in Malibu was all about tapping into our relationship with ourselves- knowing and loving ourselves so that the lives we create are full of balance, purpose and joy. Our hostess and keynote speaker, Lavinia Errico, is a celebrated expert on this topic!
Mary had former model turned stylist Anna Schilling dive into her closet to create four looks for New Year’s! Two to dance the night away, and two for the days that follow…
Anna Schilling is available for closet consultancy, special event or red carpet styling, as well as complete wardrobe revamp sessions. Half day $500 Full day $900.