How to Host a Baby Shower

September 25, 2016

Cara Greenstein

Entertaining

When the opportunity arose to gather the office for a simplistic yet sophisticated surprise shower, I volunteered to challenge the traditional approach and provide a tasteful happy hour with personal touches and reflective style.

September 6, 2016

Cara Greenstein

Main Courses, Recipes

Roasted Pork Chops with Shallots + Garlic

September 6, 2016

Cara Greenstein

Main Courses, Recipes

Roasted Pork Chops with Shallots + Garlic

I grew up in a kosher-style home and, though my love for prosciutto and lobster grew with age outside of the house, I rarely had the chance to cook pork and shellfish myself. Labor Day posed the perfect opportunity in my own (non-kosher) home to test the ultimate flavor-packed protein: pork chops.

September 1, 2016

Cara Greenstein

Conversations

A Letter to Memphis

September 1, 2016

Cara Greenstein

Conversations

Dear Memphis,

Today, which is simply known as September 1st everywhere else, is all about you. Your rushing River is my front yard, and your booming Downtown is my backyard. Your energy consumes me and pushes me to think bigger than I ever thought I could.

August 29, 2016

Cara Greenstein

Recipes, Sides, Sweets

Healthy Snacking Habits

August 29, 2016

Cara Greenstein

Recipes, Sides, Sweets

Perhaps it's the "back to school" mantra surrounding my social media and shopping encounters; but lately, I've been on the hunt to find snacks that are both work- and school-friendly and, more importantly, diet-friendly.

August 26, 2016

Cara Greenstein

Santa Rosa Beach

Three Ways to Bring the Beach Back Home

August 26, 2016

Cara Greenstein

Santa Rosa Beach

I miss the simplicity of the waves washing against white sand. But it doesn't mean I can't bring such sun-kissed beach serenity back home. Prompted by a new hair care routine, I began to reflect on the most coveted parts of vacation and motivated myself to make them new priorities in Memphis, too.

August 25, 2016

Cara Greenstein

Entertaining

Yes Way Rosé - Late Summer StyleBlueprint Spread

August 25, 2016

Cara Greenstein

Entertaining

By this point in August, it’s inevitable that rosé has stolen our summer hearts and this season’s wine cellars. The “yes way rosé” mantra has captured social media, restaurant and patio concentrations (mine included). I simply couldn’t say farewell to the season without throwing a wine-tasting party with the girls — thus, the rise in rosé’s popularity not only prompted our party’s culinary palate, but also every other detail, as well.

Click to see my first seasonal entertaining feature in StyleBlueprint!

Special thanks to Micki Martin photography, Social for tablescape details, and Kirby Wines for the gorgeous rosé selection!

The wines...