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It only took us five years to finally add a console table in our living room and honestly it was worth the wait! Our house has so many grays, marbles and blue tones that it desperately needed some warmer elements to brighten the open space. In addition to candy colored trinkets I also wanted more functional storage for the millions of toys Parker has accumulated in his three years so far, so additional cabinet space was an absolute must. Luckily we found the easiest solution

A taste of Italia, in Santa Monica. I’ve rounded up all my faves in this westside enclave, including the infamous cheese pasta dalla forma! Mangia! xx LOCANDA PORTOFINO // A sun-filled beautiful little patio for lunch that will transport you to northern Italy for a warm afternoon with a great wine selection, fresh fish and the very best spaghetti alla vognole. FORMA // A top priority for any cheese lovers like myself. You will obsess over the perfectly curated selection of

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Summer is in full swing and I have the plates to prove it! This 4th of July was a lovely day on our rooftop patio with a mix of both American and Italian classics, like fresh pesto pasta, olives, spritz and buffalo mozzarella, as well as fresh veggies and burgers on the grill, topped off with a visit to the local gelato shop to commence the lazy holiday at home. The weather was perfectly bright and sunny, our toddler beyond ready for bath and bed right on time, my husband and

Our Annual Americana Sweaters

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One of the most ideal perks of living in Los Angeles is it’s close proximity to other beautiful places, such as Montecito, Palm Springs, Oak Glen, Carmel by the Sea, Napa and San Diego; the list goes on and on. But one you might not be as a familiar with is snow capped this time of year with three resorts to ski down and a charming little village in the city center and only 90 minutes away. Big Bear is a small year round-resort town in the mountains with a beautiful lake and

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Santa Barbara is a lovely coastal town to spend a weekend, especially when you live only 90 minutes away. The drive up from Los Angeles involves ocean views and the quaint town of Montecito is just next door. So when my mother and I were searching for a spot to retreat this past holiday, we couldn’t help but oooh an ahhh over this adorable little stay at Simpson House Inn , in our mini bungalow perfectly named, The Garden Room. Simpson House Inn is essentially a charming bed

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