Classic Style

I fell madly in love…. with this film when I first saw it on the big screen and now again after purchasing it to watch forever at home. The colors, the wit, the absolutely fabulous aesthetics make may heart beat with constant joy throughout this fresh take on Jane Austen’s long loved classic love story, Emma, is everything. I knew right after seeing the trailer for the first time how much I’d enjoy the perfect details that went into making this story come back to life, and ba

I’ve been quarantined… now for two weeks and two days from my husband and dogs after contracting a terrible cold. We don’t believe it to be COVID-19, however, are continuing to take the recommended precautions just in case. Fortunately for me my symptoms are fairly mild in comparison to what most people are experiencing right now and I’m doing my best to look at this time as some forced respite I am privileged to have. Aside from re-watching every Bravo show, reading new book

Mothers may be spending their day on Zoom… but we’re not going to let that get in the way of appreciating them this year. My mom and I have lived in different cities for a long time now, but that’s never stopped us from celebrating the love. As I always say, a thoughtful card and some beautiful flowers are always a good idea. But going the extra mile has it’s perks and even though most retailers have delayed shipping, it’s just another way to extend the appreciation we have f

Adding edible flowers…will instantly up your cocktail game. I’ve always been one to base my drink choices, and basically all my choices, off aesthetics first. The only problem being that those cocktails tend to be most sugar ridden ones unfortunately. So at this point I just request my simple tequila and soda come with whatever garnish will best compliment my outfit. Sometimes candied fruit, muddled mint, grapefruit wedges; at the very least some limes!  Well I’ve taken that

Puff ,  puff, please don’t pass… these sleeves away! I’ve been obsessed with an exaggerated detail since the beginning of time, whether a bow, a ruffle or giant shoulder sleeve, it’s always upped the style the ante for me. I still remember several outfits in college with a structured shoulder that was controversial amongst my sorority sisters, comparing me to Lady Gaga, a compliment to me nonetheless. But when the puff  started to reemerge in magazines and retail over the las

I’ve been settling in at home… as I expect most of you are too, in this brave new world we now live in. And as much as I am overwhelmed with anxiety about what the future will bring, my at home to-do list still appears endless, keeping me sane as I enter full nesting mode. And now that we have a full working kitchen, two functioning bathrooms and wide open space, I am starting to search for the things that will add more comfort to our humble abode. Fortunately for me, I am fu

I ’dimagine Spring cleaning… is really taking on a new meaning this year. With everyone cooped up inside, exploring the ignored spaces of our homes, I am certain cleaning up shop is a common trend right now. I’m just getting started in terms of unpacking boxes that have been sitting for almost a year in our guest bedroom, the same guest bedroom we lived in for some time amongst all our stuff we brought from our apartment. But given the bigger space I am still in search of som

Spring ,  you’ve saved me… While we all suffer the uncertainty of the world, at least we have you to keep our spirits lifted. I hope everyone has found something as small but powerful right now to look forward too; mine being cute, yet functional walking ensembles for the highlight of my day. This season hasn’t started off so great but I’m still hopeful there’s room for meaningful growth and opportunities. The first one being, a chance to remember what’s really important in l

Well these last few weeks… have been a whirlwind at best and slowly I’ve been settling into this new pandemic lifestyle. Which has proven quite the transition from where I was not too long ago, what now feels like another lifetime, shuffling between my office, therapy sessions and face to face meetings all week. Mornings at Orangetheory , fetching vanilla lattes mid afternoon, time spent out with friends and family on the weekends. Supperclub with the girls, monthly book clu

In the midst of this pandemic, I am attempting to find small moments of peace, in any way possible. Last week truly felt like an avalanche of paranoia, uncertainty and fear that I was in absolutely no way prepared to deal with, but as with everything, we did our best to adjust. I was fortunate enough to still have work I could do remotely and maintain safety from the comfort of my own home, unlike a number of people who were not. And I want to take a moment to acknowledge the

Fair Isle, forever mountain style… Sorry, I just couldn’t resist the rhyme! This classically cold weather pattern truly brings me all the good feels of winter. Whether you are Cameron Diaz sipping tea in Rosehill Cottage or in the midwest about to deice your car’s windshield, you’ll feel the warmth. So of course I had to pack it in with all my other fun ski sweaters for a weekend with friends in the snow. It’s crazy to think that I spent my whole childhood and early adolescen

Dear March, you’e kinda the worst… What the hell, you have always been so great. You’ve blessed us with longer days, pinker sunsets, romance. Excitement about the change in weather, in people, in opportunities. You have always, without a doubt, given me hope. Optimism. The beauty of what’s unknown. This year you presented me with loss, you presented uncertainty, utter chaos. If I were my own therapist, of course I’d reframe it. When life presents, you say thank you. But I am

Getting back onto skis… felt as ambitious as exhilarating a task. Given my last attempt felt much like a failure, I knew this time would either solidify my ambition to shred down a mountain gracefully or reinstate my rightful place as most prompt for après hour. Getting back onto skis… felt as ambitious as exhilarating a task. Given my last attempt felt much like a failure, I knew this time would either solidify my ambition to shred down a mountain gracefully or reinstate my

I am admittedly a terrible skier… but I am trying to get better and heading again to the slopes in Steamboat Springs. Unlike the last ski trip I went on, I enrolled myself in a formal lesson, so that my now husband doesn’t have to deal with another Monica meltdown on the mountain. Let’s all hope the instructor has just as much patience as Arthur did as I allowed fear and self-doubt to overwhelm my excitement around skiing. But before I report back on my next big attempt, let

I started seeing hints… of these overtly glam and glitzy ensembles on Instagram here and there and when I finally chose to hit “save” and start an appropriately titled “FASHUN” collection, I realized who was sparking a glittery light in my often conservative styled heart. MACH & MACH , you know my glam fashion soul and I’m sure your deliriously dreamy pieces are touching the hearts of many others too. Their works embody many delicate and simple silhouettes but perhaps the m

My favorite holiday is here… the little pinch of pink we all need in the dead of winter, the first holiday following the bustling holiday season, when everyone seems to need an extra reason to venture out of the post January slump. Living under the Los Angeles sunshine the last 9 years has made the transition into Spring much easier given the bright and sunny days. Yet, I still tend to feel the effects of the holiday hangover. Less people are out and about, the mornings move

Los Angeles has been fairly dreary… lately and I will admit, it’s starting to wear on me. As much as I love an opportunity to wear all my sweaters, eat loads of soup and stay cozy inside, the 44 degree lows are starting to become annoying, most likely because my office building’s heat has been dysfunctional the last couple weeks and our the only livable suite in our unfinished home is warmed only by a meek, albeit diligent, space heater. And now that the holidays are over and

For me, this was one of the most fun parts about wedding planning. As a creative who loves looking at color schemes, details and is obsessed with inspiration boards, this part was fairly simple. On the other end, having such high expectations for my ideas, I was fairly meticulous in deciphering what I wanted. But regardless if you are familiar with vision boards or not, it’s the simplest way to convey a strong message about what you want to yourself and future vendors. No. 1

I just love pretty paper… and even though I am not one to regularly send hand written notes, I full heartedly want to be! Now that I have a lovely wedding crest, perhaps that will become my formal stationery logo? But let’s go back a minute, before diving into the future. I wrote about creating our save the dates in a previous post, and now I’d like to share the full suite! Once we found a wedding crest designer , we decided to use her for our entire paper selection, includin

Almost a year before the wedding… I made a list of what was most important for that special day. Aside from a particular dress, venue, or cake, I had a clear idea that I wanted to feel really good in my body, to have lots of energy, enjoy the moment and feel great. I often talk about wellness in fairly vague terms but to me it’s really all encompassing. I truly believe that beauty comes from within and that if you nourish your body and mind, everything else follows suit. We