When my girlfriend Courtney Allison told me that she was writing her very first book, I was elated. I met Courtney, founder of the popular blog – French Country Cottage many years ago online. The story of the times – two girls admiring one another’s work on Instagram, feeling like we know each other well. Courtney and I finally met in person earlier this year at the Design Bloggers Conference and connected immediately.

Continue reading French Country Cottage – Must Buy Book of 2018 at KristyWicks.com.

Outfit details:

Floral Dress (40% off & avail in all sizes//plus & petite too!) | Dolce Vita Shoes (old, similar here) | Rosé All Day Tote

I could shout from the rooftops how happy I am that the Bay Area is finally warming up! I’ve been spending so much of my time outside – gardening, taking photos, and working on the blog in the sunshine.  Summer is just around the corner too..

Continue reading Cottages, Florals, and Sunshine – Oh My! at KristyWicks.com.

I’ve had the greatest opportunity to meet the most fascinating and interesting people through Instagram. My new friend, Leah Olson (Instagram –  @leaholsonstyle) is a great example and someone I discovered while stumbling upon images of her gorgeous lake home this summer.  I immediately fell in love with Leah’s beautiful style and casual elegance.

Leah is always amazing me with her creativity in celebrating every day and every occasion. Her neighborhood is full of homes built between 1900 to 1920. 

Continue reading Autumn Charm in a Historic Upstate New York Home at KristyWicks.com.

A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that I was going to take a drive up the coast to look for something special at a nearby Flea Market.
I found myself driving North to the Bernal Heights neighborhood in San Francisco to one of my favorite markets in the Bay area…
the Alemany Flea Market.

I figured if I’m going to be hitting a Flea Market it may as well be one full of the city sights and sounds.

Continue reading My Flea Market Vintage Scale at KristyWicks.com.

My girlfriend Nikki lives in the most adorable home just off Main Street.
What I love most about her style is her attention to detail.
Her home looks and feels like an English cottage.

Nikki is British and you can see the influence in everything she does.  She’s all about the relaxed feel in her garden with cozy nooks and colorful seating areas accented by a herringbone brick walkway.

Continue reading Nikki’s Backyard Nest at KristyWicks.com.