April always feels like one of those significant transitional months. Winter has officially passed, spring weather is on the horizon, school is almost out and all of a sudden there’s major motivation to shift gears ...
Source: Photos: top left: Knockout Beauty; right: Jenni Kayne
I’m re-running this post of a favorite recipe I made this weekend. It’s satisfying, super easy to make and fits right in with my January detox. Earlier this year, a friend introduced me to this ...
Source: Photo: Ditte Isager / It’s All Easy
I haven’t gone to a theatre to see a movie in such a long. I’m not a fan of the re-makes and superhero type movies that have dominated the box office, plus cable television is ...
Source: top photo: Annie Leibovitz / Vogue
Even though it is only a change on the calendar, saying goodbye to one year and welcoming the new always feels like a fresh start. It’s also the perfect time for me to look back ...
Celebrating the season with a festive GIVEAWAY together with FARMHOUSE POTTERY. I’m excited to host my first giveaway with Farmhouse Pottery, a company whose product, people and aesthetic I greatly admire. On my trip to Vermont ...
The weekend after Thanksgiving is our family tradition of getting the tree and decorating the home. It’s also the time I’ll shop for decor that feels fresh and complements the holiday items I already own. ...
Source: Top Photo: McGee & Co.
I doubt there’s a salad in any of the many Hillstone restaurants I wouldn’t like. They’re all so good. In Newport Beach, R&D Kitchen, Bandera and Gulfstream are nearby so I frequent them often and have had my ...
Earlier this fall, I was invited to join a group of women on a sunset cruise in Newport Harbor. The ladies from Beijos Events designed and styled the fall themed gathering for a wine tasting ...
Source: photography: Alison Bernier
Over the years, I’d read about Calistoga Ranch, one of Napa Valley’s most unique hotels. The location, nestled in a wooded canyon with ancient oaks, is spectacular and I put it high on my bucket ...
One of my favorite things about Instagram is discovering people all over the world who I would otherwise never come across. One such recent find is London artist and designer Lucinda Wharton. She shares drop ...
Source: @lucindawhartonartist
Until this summer, I hadn’t visited Napa Valley for close to thirty years. It’s hard to believe given that it’s less than a two-hour flight. Boy, have I been missing out. Not only is the ...
Source: photos: Sam’s Social Club, all others personal
I’m excited to be guest posting again on Paloma Contreras’ beautiful blog, La Dolce Vita. Today, I’m sharing details on one of my favorite summer pasttimes – entertaining al fresco. A recent evening in the garden of ...
Even though summer doesn’t officially end until mid-September, August has always felt like the month when things wind down. So, I want to embrace all the best of the season before shifting gears to take on ...
I dropped by the Jenni Kayne store last week to meet Pamela Salzman and pick up her new book, Kitchen Matters. She shares her mantra of eat well, live well, be well in the extensive compilation of ...
I posted a story on Instagram about a macramé class I took on Sunday. Since not all of you follow Instagram, and because people have asked me about the details, I wanted to share it here ...
When I’m spending any amount of time outdoors, I rely on four items to protect me from the sun. The term essentials is used often, but it’s absolutely appropriate here. Growing up in southern California, I spent my ...
I’ve always loved this painting by American Impressionist Childe Hassam. He so beautifully captured the patriotic mood and energy of the Fourth of July 1916 in New York. “As America planned to enter World War I, ...
We have spent the majority of the last ten years away from home on the Fourth of July. Both of our sons played club volleyball and the National Championship always overlapped with the holiday. We’ve ...
Summer is essentially in full swing which for me means spending more time outdoors, planning easy alfresco dinners, and taking the time to read and unwind. Specifically, I’ve got these things on my mind… I ...
Source: FROM TOP: Serena & Lily / Wanderlust / Gregory Harris/British Vogue / Beek / Lonny
I’m thrilled to be guest posting today on Paloma Contreras’ beautiful blog, La Dolce Vita. I have followed Paloma for years and love the exquisite interiors and stylish finds she shares with her readers. We’ve connected through blogging ...
I’ve been attracted to earthy, organic-looking pottery the last few years, but never really visualized it integrated well in my home. A visit to England last summer changed that and I’ve been obsessed with finding ...
Earlier this year, when I initially started planning a trip to Charleston, I had no idea it was such a foodie town. I expected a well-preserved, historic, charming city and that absolutely rang true. ...
Source: Photos courtesy of Little Jack’s Tavern: Neighborhood / 167 Raw / FIG / The Ordinary
I try to live a clean life with attention to diet, fitness, health and beauty products, so I was intrigued by Gwyneth Paltrow’s inaugural In Goop Health summit. I thought it would be a good opportunity ...
I’m intrigued with many of the workshops that have been popping up everywhere lately. From floral design to pottery making, they are very specialized and cater to a growing market of people interested in tapping into their creative ...
Source: top photo: Floret Flowers