The Importance of Texture in your Home and Wardrobe & More

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Do you favor texture over color in your wardrobe or your home? Today let’s chat about the importance of texture in your home and wardrobe and why it works. Let’s join Annie and Mary Ann for our Sunday faves and dive right into The Importance of Texture in your Home and Wardrobe & More.

The Importance of Texture in your Home and Wardrobe

Texture plays an important role in both home design and fashion, adding depth, interest, and a sense of warmth to any space or outfit. In the home, layering different textures—like linens, woven baskets & shades, rustic metals, and vintage woods create a rich, inviting atmosphere that feels curated and lived-in. Similarly, in fashion, mixing textures like linen, and cotton in spring and summer with rattan and bone accessories brings dimension and sophistication to an ensemble. Whether you are decorating a room or styling an outfit, incorporating a variety of textures elevates the overall aesthetic, making it more visually appealing.

Beth Webb’s Embracing Beauty

I just received Beth Webb’s beautiful new book Embracing Beauty, and I am happy to say it does not disappoint. Beth masterfully blends old and new, with a keen focus on texture, art, and organic neutrals.

The book features Beth’s homes in Atlanta and Bray’s Island as well as collaborations she has done with some of my favorite architects, Jeffrey Dungan, Stanley Dixon and more. Even if you love a more colorful home, there’s much to learn from Beth’s expert use of texture.

beth webb designed dining space lisa romerain photography

Lisa Romerein photography

beth webb buckhead home-Lisa Romerain photo

Beth’s Buckhead home above photographed by Lisa Romerein.

Alys Beach home photographed by William Abranowicz

You might enjoy my other posts about Beth’s work here:

Beth Webb and Chuck Hanavich a Love Story

Beth Webb in Trad Home a Study in Neutrals

Beth Webb Interiors the Power of Black and White (this is a really old one!)

Psychology’s Connection to Positive Aging

This article from Harvard Pilgrim is worth reading

The Importance of Texture in your Home and Wardrobe & More

Outfit of the Week

I was going to try and keep my outfit of the week to one , but I am a sucker for the versatility of black and white in my wardrobe. I can’t wait for summer, how about you? I am ordering a few of the options below.

I spotted this fabulous Mango dress (at a good price point) on Nordstrom’s site, and immediately craved the dog days of Summer by the pool. I think Beth might embrace this outfit as well. If you are going to invest in a good hat, purchase from someone who specializes in hats. I am going to invest in this HK one in black this summer. I have had her hats for years.

Outfit of the Week Banana Republic Linen Separats

I ordered these two pieces from Banana Republic with the cut out details. This combo is right up my alley. It also comes in white and mustard I believe. The sandals are on sale at Johnny Was, and the sunnies are from Caddis.

OUtfit of the Week J Jill & Banana Republic

Love this sweater from J Jill and it is on sale! I am a big fan of loose weave sweaters for late Spring and Summer.

I am not much of a ruffle and bow girl, but this darling embroidered gingham top from Anthro has my heart!

Shop Beth Webb Style Outfits of the Week

If you love black and white in your wardrobe you might enjoy my post Ten Fresh Ways to Style Black and White (update coming soon)

Jamie Oliver’s Wild Paparadelle

We had left over etto fettucini pasta (lucky us) so I made a variation of Jamie Oliver’s Wild Paparadelle with fettuccini (I prefer paparadelle). Do you think Beth might serve this simple pasta at one of her dinner parties?

Jamie Oliver's Wild Mushroom Paparadelle

This dish is more flavorful with wild mushrooms, but if you don’t have wild (I didn’t) make sure to add the truffle oil and truffle salt for flavor.

Jamie Oliver's Wild Mushroom Paparadelle
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Wild Mushroom Paparadelle

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 14 ounces mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon truffle oil
  • 1 clove of garlic finely chopped
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • truffle salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 pound pappardelle
  • a small handful of grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 handfull of fresh flat-leaf parsley roughly chopped
  • 2 ounces unsalted butter

Instructions

  • Brush off any dirt from the mushrooms with a pastry brush or a dish towel. Slice the mushrooms thinly, but tear girolles, chanterelles and blewits in half. Put the olive oil in a very hot frying pan and add the mushrooms. Let them fry fast, tossing once or twice, then add the garlic and chili with a pinch of truffle salt (it is very important to season mushrooms lightly, as a little really brings out the flavor). Continue to fry fast for 4-5 minutes, tossing regularly. Then turn the heat off and squeeze in the lemon juice. Toss and season to taste.
  • Meanwhile cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Add to the mushrooms, with the Parmesan, parsley and butter. Toss gently, coating the pasta with the mushrooms and their flavor. Serve, scraping out all of the last bits of mushroom from the pan, and sprinkle with a little extra parsley and Parmesan.

Sales of Note



Take up to 50% off sweaters & pants at J.Crew + 50% off select styles.
 Bloomingdales buy more save more up to 25% off
J.Jill. 30% off full priced tops
Banana Republic Factory 50% off everything, cardmembers an extra 25% off-this is a good one!

Thank you for reading The Importance of Texture in your Home and Wardrobe & More. Now let’s pop over and visit Mary Ann and Annie for their favorites.

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19 Comments

  1. The recipe looks amazing. I so agree with you texture is so important in both clothing and especially in home design.!!

  2. 5 stars
    Cindy, your outfits are all beautiful. Black and white is classic and never goes out of style. The pasta looks delicious too. I am going to make this for my husband.
    Have a wonderful week Cindy!

    1. Hi Eliz

      I really like black and white, especially when I travel. It makes it so much simpler!!

  3. The jjill sweater is just what I was looking for. Ordered it and found another summer top, too. They both are available in petites, yay!
    Your taste is always spot on.

    1. Hi Karlie

      So glad you like that sweater! I have a very similar one from Eileen Fisher but I want to order the black one! It was so fun meeting you at the pop up! I will give you a call when I come your way!

  4. Hi Cindy I love the color and style of your hair..please put a photo of you with your hair down. Have you heard of Annmarie Barton…little color but lots of texture and I love her hair and plan to copy!

    1. Hi Eileen

      I have not heard of her. I will look her up. I always have my hair down unless I am wearing a hat. It is too short to pull back!!
      I will post a closeup in my next fashion post.

  5. Hello Cindy,
    Gorgeous post thank you. The recipe looks divine and perfect for Oscar Night. And your outfits are so perfect, you have such an eye, love the J Jill sweater and the Anthro top especially. The book sounds very me and how I love to live with texture. Have a lovely week!

  6. Cindy, I’ve been getting your posts for a long time. I am no longer getting them and I am so disappointed as your post is my favorite. I’ve signed up twice and am hoping to get them again. Your posts make my day.
    Kathy

    1. Hi Kathy

      I checked and it says cleaned I will send you a screenshot. I am switching email providers in the next couple of weeks. For some reason this is an issue with mailchimp and comcast. Comcast has some sort of firewall that doesn’t always allow mailchimp to be delivered. We will be sending out an email to all 20K plus email subscribers at that time, which includes people like you.

  7. Hi Cindy,
    Beautiful clothing ideas. We have the same laid back roomy comfortable way of dressing. Wow, advanced age sure changed all that for me. It’s all very good.
    I have a gourmet foodie oil question for you? What brand of Truffle oil do you use and recommend please? Also do you use the Truffle oil often. Believe it or not, I have never used it. I do buy good oil.
    Thank you for your input.

    1. Hi Katherine

      I usually buy mine at Trader Joes. I use truffle oil (a little goes a long way) on Pizza, sometimes in eggs if I add mushrooms, and many others that I can’t seem to think of right now. I absolutely adore mushrooms.

  8. That dish looks yummy! It certainly looks like arugula on top, though but not mentioned in the recipe!

    Thanks for all your hard work!

    1. Hi Cara
      I am addicted to Arugula! I put it on pizza, pasta…you name it! I did add arugula, but the recipe (Tyler’s original recipe) does not call for it. Good eye!! I know some people do not care for it.

  9. Your outfits are AMAZING. And I love my Beth Webb book…thank you. It’s one that I will pick up again and again.

  10. Love this post Cindy. The embroidered top is darling. Where is the bag from? Didn’t see a link – love that too. Happy Sunday – I hope it’s warmer in CA than here!!! 🥶

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