I recently had the opportunity to study luxury fashion and art in Paris while using it as my gateway to travel Europe.
An Afternoon Tea in Paris
It’s Paris, so we can agree it’s a lovely idea, right? Recently a group of creatives went to Paris for adventure, photographs, and the sheer joy of being there. Starting their journey as complete strangers, they ended up traveling kindreds. VDDCo. was delighted to be a part of this trip by hosting an afternoon tea from afar…
Making time for friendships
It’s a funny truth: what seems urgent isn’t always what’s most important. And yet, so many things feel urgent on a daily basis, don’t they? It can be easy to swing from one pressing task to the next, go to bed, and then repeat. Planning and enjoying a beautiful day with friends can initially feel frivolous. Afterward, though, we find ourselves walking away with such renewal, a new spring in our step, and the realization that meeting with kindreds was just what we needed. There’s just so much beauty and joy in it!…
A kindreds outing to Fields of Flowers and Petite LouLou
One of our biggest dreams here at Virginia Dare Dress Co. is to bring more beauty to everyday life, and a great way to accomplish that is through friendships and time together in person…
“As the sun colors flowers, so does art color life.”
~John Lubbock
Whether you are an artist yourself or strictly an admirer of beautiful things, we believe in cultivating an appreciation for pieces and places that draw you in, inspire, and leave you the slightest bit breathless…
“Come, let us have some tea and continue to talk about happy things”
– Chaim Potok
Did you know that a warm beverage and a soft chair are research-proven to help us be more comfortable around one another?* It’s true. And whether you prefer tea or coffee, there aren’t many things more reassuring than a mug in your hands and kind conversation nearby…
“The story, from beginning to end, I found again in a heart of a friend.”
-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
If we have eyes to see, beauty and splendor are remarkably accessible. They are found in many places, including nature and just the slightest bit of preparation and thoughtfulness…
Birkby House Launch Party
Parties are at our heart so you’ll find them a frequent occurrence here…
