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 ...
In Goop Health
Tapping Into Your Creative Side
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
Dining in New York
Living in southern California, I’m not privy to all the latest and greatest restaurants in New York, so I asked for referrals from friends. I was thrilled with their suggestions and am happy to share with ...
Source: Le Coucou (self); Augustine; Gemma; Sant Ambroeus; Mr. Porter: The Waverly Inn
Preferring British Television Lately
My husband and I have become completely devoted to British television. We’ve watched all the highly recommended shows and then some. We love the authentic casting of characters and the way the storylines slowly develop and ...
Source: Photography: Mary McCartney / ©Vogue UK
The Floral Revolution
You may have noticed there’s been a movement brewing over the last few years for hand-picked, fresh from the garden, meandering floral arrangements. An article in T Magazine says we’re in the midst of a floral revolution. Scrolling ...
Source: Top photo via Sarah Winward
Green Acres
I stumbled upon a handful of beautiful landscape photos on Pinterest only to realize they were all from Janice Parker Landscape Architects. That, of course, led me to the firm’s website, where every single project was breathtaking and on ...
It’s Been A Good Year
When I was thinking about what I wanted to post this week, I decided to close out the year with this photo. I took it on our family vacation this summer in England. It captures the mood ...
Merry Christmas!
photo: Gardenista Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas! ...
Counting Down To Christmas – Day 24 – The Best Gifts
When my boys were old enough to write, they started making handmade cards for birthdays and holidays. Inside, they included an elaborate “coupon” redeemable for some favor, activity or chore. It was always very simple ...
Countdown to Christmas – Day 20 – What To Watch
In keeping with my December countdown of sharing favorites, I’m going off the style route to recommend several television series I’ve watched this year that have kept me thoroughly entertained. Coincidently, the majority of them are ...
Counting Down To Christmas – Day 19 – Gift Ideas
When I’m stumped on what to gift someone, I usually resort to things I would love to receive myself. Some of these items such as the Le Labo perfume, Rodial lip balm and Karuna Face ...
Counting Down To Christmas – Day 14 – Auto Ship
It’s at this time of year I’m so thankful that I have some key products on auto ship. The last thing I want to do is run out the door to pick up dog food, cleaning supplies ...
Counting Down To Christmas – Day 10 – Better In A Bowl
The last couple of years, we’ve been eating practically every meal out of a bowl. To me, the presentation of the food is simply more appealing. Many of my favorite restaurants serve food this way, so I was inspired ...
Counting Down To Christmas – Day 7 – Entertaining With Ease
During the holiday season, I like to keep a selection of cheese, crackers, and spreads on hand for any last minute entertaining. I wrote about a Bruschetta Bar before and refer back to that post ...
My Favorite Color Year-Round
I don’t know if there’s a shade of green I don’t like. I find beauty even in the dullest, murkiest shades. It’s easy to add a touch to an outfit for a pop of unexpected freshness – like ...
The Art Of Entertaining – Relais & Chateaux
Every now and then, I like to step away from my tried and true methods for entertaining and get a jolt of inspiration from something new. Relais & Châteaux’s The Art of Entertaing is certainly food ...
Thanks…Gobble…Give…Wish
Four simple words sum up my thoughts today… Thanks – I’m thankful for time spent with family and friends throughout the year. This is the first time celebrating Thanksgiving without my youngest son while he is studying ...
Sharing My Favorites…Our Food Stories
I love when a friend shares with me a favorite Instagram account or an inspiring blog, so I thought I’d do the same here. With 866,000 Instagram followers, you may already follow Our Food Stories, so this ...
A Candle Free Roundup Of Scents For The Home
Is there anything better than walking into a space and being swept away by an intoxicating fragrance? The scent of a home is often the first impression one has so it should be a reflection ...
In Bloom
These beautifully shot photos of Miranda Brooks home and garden are just a few from a new Rizzoli book, In Bloom: Creating and Living with Flowers by Ngoc Minh Ngo. Inspired by ways people connect flowers with their ...
New In Town…Jenni Kayne
I am beyond thrilled the Jenni Kayne store has found a home in Newport Beach. It’s a perfect fit. The location couldn’t be better either situated in the charming atmosphere of the newly redeveloped Lido ...
Sharing A Find…Quitokeeto
My obsession with the ceramic bowl in my previous post on salads actually stems from my recent trip. One of the restaurants in England where we dined, used solely pristine, white tableware with the surprise of an ...
Summer Cravings
It has been very warm this week which leaves me less than interested in cooking. Instead, I’m craving cool salads to assemble with a mix of fresh ingredients like the above. I’ll give these recipes a try to mix ...
Checking In After Checking Out
I’ve just returned from vacation and now am playing catch up with magazines, editorials, blogs and news. I truly checked out for a few weeks, skipping emails on what’s new in stores and what’s trending. Road ...