
A Bohemian All Hallow’s Eve
A romantically Bohemian table set for an All Hallow’s Eve Dinner. Includes Hand painted menu download.
Blood Orange, Pluot + Burrata Kale Salad with Pistachio
The perfect salad for the changing of seasons. Sweet and tangy and filled with seasonal fruits and nuts.
End of Summer Studio Days
The last days of summer were spent back in the studio after 3 months on the road. This new collection is inspired by the moody blues and greens of the central California coast.
A Classic Christmas Cocktail Party : Six Things to Drink this Holiday Season
Welcome to my holiday cocktail party — a night of nostalgia with my favorite cocktails and easy to drink beverages that are in NO WAY fancy, but in every way fun! These 6 drinks will make any day festive.
The Second Annual Witches Gathering
Last years witches gathering was inspired by 90’s cult classics, late nights telling fortunes and botanical witch magic. Everything below was curated or handmade. Hope it brings some inspo for all you witches out there looking to gather together for some magic!
GRAPEFRUIT MARMALADE + WHITE BEAN GRAIN SALAD
I very much have an affinity for fruit in savory dishes, especially mixed into a fresh leafy salad. Maybe it's my - warm climate, “tropical roots” speaking, but I can truly never get enough citrus in my life
Holiday Tables in the Garden : Intimate Gatherings
Will you be bringing some rustic vintage vibes or minimalistic elegance to your table this year?
A Witches Gathering
A Terracotta House X The Eternal Child Gathering of witches this Halloween.
A Herbed Heirloom Tomato + Stone Fruit Galette with Homemade Ricotta
A summer galette filled with heirloom tomatoes, nectarines and lots and lots of herbs.
A Tropical Celebration
A Celebration in front of the greenhouse studio for the Release of the Summer Tropics Collection in June of 2021
The Summer Tropics Collection at Home Look book
At home look book for the Summer 2021 Summer Tropics Collection. Valeries first collection of large abstract canvases.
The Summer Tropics Collection: In the Studio
In the greenhouse studio painting the Summer Tropics Collection. A look into what inspired the collection and how it was pieced together.
French Green Bean & Pickled Radish Salad w/ Hard Boiled Eggs & Parmesan
Our take on a classic french bistro salad, but this time with pickled radish. To continue on with our spring abroad, we bring you a seasonal favorite — that is if you like to pickle.
Vers Le Ville: Behind the Frame Film
A look behind the frame as we travel and shoot our Spring 2021 Fine Art Photography Print Collection "Vers le Ville" ( To the City). A short film.
Lemon Dill Farro Salad with Tuna and Green Olives
Spring is here and so is picnic season. Joins us for an afternoon in the south of France with this Parisian inspired Lemon + Dill Farro Salad.
A Paris Journal : Chapter I
Paris has always been a place I dreamed about. A place I romanticized for its flourishing art, Medieval architecture and Parisian way of life. The sidewalk cafes bustle into the early hours, where you find yourself at close proximity to warm strangers who are all lost in conversation and on their fifth cigarette. There is something so magically romantic about this city.
A Terracotta House Christmas in the Tropics
This year being the first for Terracotta House I wanted to share with you how we celebrate Christmas in the tropics. It’s basically anything other than an idyllic snowy white Christmas. Instead it’s a coconut palm tree, color filled - green one.
Nice to Meet you — My name is Valerie…
So it’s about time I officially introduce myself here at terracotta house! My name is Valerie - I am professional creative human and nature enthusiast…
All Hallows’ Eve | Full Moon Dinner + Vegetarian Feast
With Roasted Beets + Baked Ricotta, Grilled Artichokes with Tahini and Baked Calabaza Pumpkin with Wild Rice + Butternut Squash
October Sky— Painting in the Greenhouse Studio
A glimpse into an early evening session, of painting in the greenhouse studio. Taking inspiration from the October Sky and damp jungle.