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An Insider’s Guide to Louisville
Friend and tastemaker Sarah Barker shares the inside scoop on the classic charm, modern flavor, and southern soul of this iconic American town.
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The Art of Effortless Entertaining with Sarah Barker
For our February campaign in Louisville, we were welcomed into the home of Sarah Barker—a natural hostess with an eye for beauty, ease, and flow. Her approach to entertaining mirrors everything we love: thoughtful, stylish, and never overdone. We sat down with Sarah to talk about how she creates gatherings that feel special without ever feeling staged.
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Introducing: The 2026 Everglades Capsule Collection
We consider Florida our second home with 32 stores across the Sunshine State. With a commitment to future generations, we are honored to partner with and celebrate The Everglades Foundation for the ninth year in a row with an exclusive Everglades Collection, and Local & Loyal events.
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In the Hot Seat: With Barbara McLaughlin & Elyce Arons
This Tuesday, as the Frances Valentine for J.McLaughlin collaboration officially launched, we sat down with Barbara McLaughlin and Elyce Arons to talk all things color, personal style, timeless design, and the friendship at the heart of it all. From their shared love of bold hues and optimistic dressing to the pieces they’ve held onto for decades, the conversation was filled with warmth, wit, and plenty of personality. Below, they answer our hot seat questions in their own words.
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