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The Birthday Girlie Gift Guide
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Aug 18, 20251 min read


Things I bought from Italy
No. 1 // This set of Murano glass table lamps I purchased without the cord so I can use them on tablescapes and will use battery powered light bulbs. I love the vintage look and I want them in every color!! No. 2 // ”a place of wonder” straw bag from the mini shop at Passalacqua this one isn’t available on Sense of Lake unfortunately but a lot of other wonderful shop items are that have been created just for the gift shops at both Passalacqua and their sister property
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Aug 1, 20251 min read


Tips for Taking Kids to Restaurants
My son is likely the exception to the rule, he has a generally engaged and calm demeanor and there’s only one of him! We taking our son to restaurants from a young age, mostly for my own benefit! But we have had success and to preface this conversation, these tips are from my own experience, including this last supper on our trip to Italy in the most beautiful of places in Verona! This is not intended as parenting advice, just things that have helped us along the way. Whateve
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Jul 24, 20253 min read


Sunset Boat Charter, Lake Como
Golden hour focaccia pizzas and Prosecco in my colorful new coupes, on a boat, feeling like an Italian movie star… A highlight of our trip to say the least. An evening boat ride is a must on Lake Como. I can’t tell you how much fun we all had with our local snacks and sips, enjoying a very comfortable ride along the lake seeing villas, colorful towns and glittering waves! Lake Como by Boat Lake Como is a huge wishbone shaped landmark in northern Italy, just below the Swiss bo
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Jul 16, 20252 min read


Glamour on the Lake at Passalacqua, Lake Como
The promise of magic, is how I got Parker to wear the cute little Italian loafers I earnestly purchased for him, praying he would consider swapping out his Nike’s for one extra elevated evening on the lake… And fortunately the magic worked. Parker totally bought in with the heavy handed clue ChatGBT and I carefully constructed and instantly put on the loafers as we pulled into the narrow, almost hidden driveway at Passalacqua. For anyone who isn’t already aquatinted via Vogue
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Jul 14, 20253 min read


Our Stay in Varenna, Lake Como, Italy
I’ll be honest, the lake life has never quite done it for me. Yes, of course lakes are stunning, especially with soaring mountain ranges behind them quite like many of the lakeside retreats not far from Los Angeles in Tahoe, Mammoth and even Big Bear. However, Lake Como I must add is quite incomparable to those locales, even it’s neighboring Lago di Garda, a place I spent much time at when I lived in nearby Verona. Lake Como or Lago di Como as the Italians say, is absolutely
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Jul 10, 20255 min read


My Morning in Milano and Milano Mini Guide
I’d been to Milan a few times when lived in Verona about 15 years ago, but back then my main focus was nightclubs, fast fashion and sightseeing as one would expect at age 20. We often traveled to Milan because the two airports had more direct flights to other European cities than Verona so it mainly served as a nearby port to other more worthwhile destinations. However, as I have gotten older I’ve realized Milan is essentially the only Italian city I’d ever consider living in
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Jul 3, 20256 min read


Packing for Our Italian Villeggiatura!
My family and I just got back from our summer in Italy trip and I couldn’t be more excited! This was the first time we brought Parker on an international trip and also my first time back to Verona, the charming Italian city I studied abroad in while in college. After months of planning I am so excited to finally start this vacation, first with a little travel post including all the things I am packing for our villeggiatura in Italy! Enjoy! Outfits for Italia Rent the Runway
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Jun 30, 20254 min read


Mother's Day Gift Guide
Shop the Edit Miss Dior Candle // Ralph’s Coffee Latte Saucer Set // Rhinestone Monogram Straw Bag // Gracie Studio Chocolates
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Apr 25, 20251 min read


Welcome to Citrus Court
Smell the Citrus! Well we found a place to call home, at least for the next several years, while we embark on a forever home. After six wonderful years in our Brentwood pied-à-terre, we have said goodbye to our first home as a married couple and parents to Pearl, Muffy and Parker for greener pastures. And greener we got. This home I promptly named Citrus Court is everything our condo didn’t have that I have been yearning for. A green space with with ample opportunities for ou
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Apr 14, 20251 min read


Miami Monica, Resort Looks for the Weekend
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Mar 28, 20251 min read


Palm Beach is my Disneyland
The happiest place on earth is in Florida, just not Orlando. Welcome to Palm Beach, a place where resortwear is mandatory, pastels are considered neutrals and the local trivia night resembles a Slim Aarons photograph. Everything in Palm Beach is pristine, pink and pairs well with a statement earring and cocktail. Traditionally a waspy winter retreat for snowbirds and heiresses, Palm Beach has now become a bit more known for it’s picturesque Spanish colonial charm and chic eat
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Mar 21, 20256 min read


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Feb 28, 20250 min read


Valentine's Day Gift Guide
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Jan 26, 20251 min read


Resort 2025: A Mother-Daughter Getaway in La Quinta
My mother and I started a tradition when she first moved to Los Angeles, in the midst of the global pandemic and searching for a small slice of adventure, we set out for a short girls-only getaway to escape the city and celebrate her birthday somewhere fun. Now it’s become an annual holiday habit, a mini escape we look forward to between Christmas and New Year’s each year and wonderful inspiration for my annual resortwear series . It’s always a short trip in nearby Southern C
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Jan 20, 20254 min read


The Resortwear Guide
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Jan 1, 20251 min read


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Dec 25, 20240 min read


Haute Holiday: Festive Fitspo
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Dec 3, 20241 min read


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Haute Holiday: Monica's Christmukkah
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Nov 13, 20241 min read
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