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Well, well, look where we are. It’s already been about a month with our sweet baby boy Parker and what an adventure it’s been so far. It’s hard to look much more forward or back beyond his three hour feeding increments I’ve been bound to, but what I can say upon shallow reflection is that everything just feels so immediate, so in the moment, which is nice I suppose given how present it’s forced me to be. Yet, as I sit here during my first real stretch of short solitude (my

Who thought getting myself to an actual stroller walk would be such an accomplishment, but I suppose doing anything outside of feeding a brand spanking newborn is! That’s why it was such a big moment for me to change out of sweats and walk about block with baby before needing to head back home and rest my recovering body. It’s going to take a while to get out for longer stretches but it felt so good getting into a comfortable summer dress and warm cardigan on an early summer

Summer is here, and I’m so lucky I had the chance to enjoy a preview prior to baby this past April, thanks to the lovely Southern California weather. My best friend from high school, who is entirely responsible for my move to Los Angeles following college, decided on a very much welcomed whim to visit me from Chicago before I gave birth. I was so overwhelmed with the idea of a friend visiting, something that clearly hasn’t happened in quite some time. And since Emma lived her

Baby blues are in full swing over here, but in the very best of ways! My son Parker came into the world a week early, before I could share his world inspired nursery here. In fact, I was laboring at home trying to finish up this very blog post until I eventually realized it was time to head to the hospital and meet my little guy! Ever since I’ve been madly in love, as well as madly sleep deprived. But aside from the tired eyes and sore body, these first moments with baby have

A misty warm breeze, big brilliant colors, blended fruity cocktails, a collection of picture perfect seashell souvenirs … these are the things I imagine when I think of the Caribbean. Granted a place I’ve never truly been, unless Cancun is considered a member? Island life is what I’m picturing, and after 2020, it’s high up on my lustworthy list of adventures to embark on one day soon… Throughout this past year I have managed to remain incredibly grateful to be faced by challe

Friends, not friend, it’s plural which hasn’t been the norm for quite some time. Obviously I’m beyond grateful for these little moments on my patio at this point, it was the first time I got to show two good friends my home in it’s fully renovated state and spend some quality time catching up. Simple things we used to take for granted that are making all the difference now. Hence why I make such a fuss about hosting a coffee date, because it’s literally the best feeling to be

After a year of exclusively hosting at great distances with few family members and friends mostly outside my home, I am beyond excited about the possibility of party hopefully in our near future. Recently I attended a small get together with a few friends that I haven’t truly been able to socialize with since early 2020 and it was a strange experience getting ready to go to someone’s home for some distanced cocktails on their new rooftop. I was cinderella finally going to th

Lately it feels like time is slipping away. I imagine it’s because the world is opening up, the days are brighter for longer, oh and perhaps because I’m set to give brith to my first child in four weeks? That may have something to do with this. Whatever the reason, time will always be constant, we can’t request to slow it down or take it back. But I suppose we can try to use it better, more effectively to meet our needs, the needs tied to deadlines, money and bigger goals, as

Mother’s Day is around corner, as is my baby to be’s due date, and so perhaps this guide is here a tad earlier and the gifts are items I may have already ordered for myself! Becoming a human mama for the first time will be an adventure, but filling a role as narrowly defined as mom just makes me think of all the ways women nurture; from adopting babies, to birthing and nursing, to talking our teens through their first heartache or doing our very best to get pregnant, giving o

This time last year wasn’t great. Right before the reality of the pandemic fully set in we faced sheer and utter devastation losing our sweet Pierre . Life at that point seemed beyond uncertain and sad, quite literally forcing my husband and I to have no other choice but to begrudgingly move forward in with some semblance of hope. And fortunately that hope manifested in the most beautiful of ways, a young mamma and her pup, Muffy and Pearl . Adopting them was a huge undertak

This is an odd time for celebration, but that hasn’t stopped me from doing whatever I can to celebrate both the big and small moments life has managed to present us, regardless of the fact that we are still stuck in a worldwide pandemic. From socially distanced picnics at the beach or in the park , outdoor birthday parties or setting up a taste of the Italian Coast on my balcony , I will not give up the pursuit of party. Therefore embracing the excitement over our baby on

Afternoon, the time of day winter seems to steal away from us with its shorter hours of sunshine and chilly early evenings. Even in sunny Los Angeles, we too pay the daily toll of 5 o’clock darkness between the months of October and March, shifting the entire narrative of time. But alas, we are back to longer, warmer, brighter afternoons culminating in a more sensical end of day sunset at 7 o’clock. It’s quite the seasonal shift and this past weekend I couldn’t help but fully

There are many style staples that will forever excite me, particularly new takes on the classic stripe, practically any shade of velvet and anyway to incorporate precious pearls. So much so that I named my dog Pearl, just to really establish my love for what I believe will never go out of style. Anytime of year, but especially during the winter and spring, is right time to embrace them and since there are currently so many options on the market I thought it’d be a good time t

Why hello Spring! We’ve been waiting for you as patiently as I do my caffeine buzz each morning. Lately my morning routine has become increasingly more important to me, now that I work from home. The pandemic has made me much more appreciative for this beautiful space and as I enter my third trimester of pregnancy, it’s safe to assume I’m back in full nesting mode, waiting patiently for what is sure to interrupt some of my most cherished daily patterns, like drinking my coffe

Note to self; this year for Valentine’s Day I am encouraging us all to refocus our attention back to ourselves, meaning this gift guide is for YOU. It’s been quite a year for us all and with everything going on in the world I think the most important gift we can give is a healthy dose of self-love, in addition to anything you like here of course. But if you want some extra credit, find some ideas for a cozy table, a romantic breakfast in bed and a perfectly pink beach picnic

I’ll be honest, this time of year was never my favorite. Growing up I always remember there being somewhat of a lull between the new year and the drudges of winter in Chicago, where the perfect white snow we waited in excitement for all year long turned brown and slushy by the city traffic and into a general disdain for “weather” that only seemed cheerful in the presence of Christmas trees in our windows. Even after the snow started to melt, I tend to recall some the hopeful

Escape, would not be the best way to describe 2020. However, there have been a few occasions so far that I believe I could find a sentence to use this word in such as, “going to take a shower AND bubble bath while locking the bathroom door to escape my life at home for about 30 minutes” and “making the full transition out of restrictive pants and escaping into looser versions has been absolute bliss” or “loving the escape my car gives me to park in a Micheal’s lot and shove a

2020, we are ready for you to be over. Of course I have to shot out some of the great things that DID happen this year including, but not limited to, our mama and baby pair of pups, launching my own private practice, my mother’s move three blocks away, the election of the first Black woman as Vice President, our condo finally becoming fully livable and endless opportunities for chic picnics outsi de. Aside from the many blessings this year I think we are all more than ready f

Tis’ the season! After months of dismay and hopefulness about the world I’ve never been more excited to celebrate this special time of year. With everything so up in the air, I’m happy to know I can rely on the seasonal spirit for excitement, altruism and delectable treats, or in my house as we like to call it, Chinese takeout. This my first tree together with my husband and I’m so grateful we get to share it in our new home, representing the first of many holiday seasons whe

2020 hasn’t been the easiest year for us all, which is even more reason to keep the holiday spirits up and celebrate the season in the safest and most meaningful way possible! I know gifts aren’t everything, but they will certainly add joy to an otherwise overwhelming, uncertain and stressful year. My gift giving advice has always been the same, the thought counts most, words are better and personalized items feel more special. But when in doubt I am here to help! This year’s