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Mama holds a lot more meaning since my first Mother’s Day last May, but I’ve always been eager to celebrate the woman I get to call mom. Motherhood continues to feel so much less than what pop culture portrays it to be, the reality being that despite every mom’s individual ability to create her own magic so much of our success depends on our access to resources. In addition to having family to help regularly and a true partner/co-parent in my husband, I consider myself extrem

The holiday of all holidays for me is finally here. I can’t exactly explain why I love Valentine’s Day so much but I suspect it has something to do with the perfect post holi-daze timing and pink color scheme in the dead of winter. Perhaps it’s the promise of a second chance at romance or fun after we’ve all been overstretched, overspent and dare I say a bit disappointed? Plus the pastels sit well with pink and get me excited for Spring to finally sprung brightening all our

{ fresh peony delivery | chanel face mask | colorful birthday candles | the proposal | pajamas with piping | bone inlay box | blue and white earrings | veuve brut rosé champagne | birthday cake candies | fortnum & mason picnic hamper | custom illustrated notecards }

It’s been quite a few summers since I was last on Capri island yet the charm of this coveted spot on the Mediterranean has not worn off one bit. Especially as the world reopens, the word “holiday” instantly brings me back to living in Verona, Italy where Italians and most other European countries take summer seriously. And if you’re not familiar with Capri, it’s a small island right off the Amalfi Coast, known for it’s proximity to the more well known Positano. With breathtak

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

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

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

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It’s Leo season again and boy oh boy am I ready to celebrate! The month of August has so many fun things to look forward to each year as my birthday comes and goes at the pinnacle of summer, everyone’s last hoorah until the beginning of Fall approaches us ready with it’s cozy sweaters, sharpened pencils and the very start of the big holiday season. It’s also my second wedding anniversary and the three month marker with our sweet baby boy Parker! I have so many thoughts about

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

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

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

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

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

Make it personal… This is the easiest way to show someone some thought, hence why I love monogramed items. They just make my favorite things feel more special knowing it was made just for me and I always appreciate the thoughtfulness of a monogrammed gift. So here are my favorite picks, but also below are a bunch of great monograming shops that you still have time to order from before Christmakkuh! You’re welcome! { no. 1 | no. 2 | no. 3 | no. 4 | no. 5 | no. 6 | no. 7

It’s Leo season… And my 30th birthday!!! Since there are so many amazing life moments happening this month {moving, wedding, honeymoon} I am going to do a very low key celebration with a few friends and family. My birthday happens to fall right into my wedding week and therefore I will be saving my cake and champs for the big day. I’ve let everyone know to drop the gifts and just focus on the wedding, including my lovely fiancé. But this blog is my creative outlet, so despite

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

Will you brie my Valentine…? Of course some nice brie, a bottle of brut rosé, truffle chocolates and a handwritten card will forever be the key to my heart. But since I happen to love Valentine’s Day, and Galentine’s Day perhaps even more, it’s my favorite theme to make gift guides for and create parties around. I know everyone likes to throw away this holiday as something silly made up by card companies, but I prefer to just take what I like and make it all about that. So fo

I’ll admit, most guys are hard to buy for, so every time I make one for the men I am really making a list of things I’d like if I were a man, or basically just as a woman. And when I imagine myself as a guy, I am assuming I’m tall, dark and handsome, with a British accent. I also may have a cocker spaniel and like to wear trench coats and solve mysteries. Basically I am a very fashionable version of Sherlock Holmes. So take this with a grain of salt. A lot of people are not i