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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

It all started with one perfect plate… and here we are. I will be honest, I wasn’t planning to create any Valentine’s Day spreads this year, despite my love for the holiday, and color schemes. However, after finding these perfect shell inspired, purplish-pink, eco plates I just couldn’t resist the urge to build an entire setup around this color scheme. And so I decided I would turn our incomplete, mid-renovation kitchen into a little romantic table for two as a little surpris

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

The best thing about New Year’s Eve… has got to be the costume outfit. Whether I’m headed out to big ball of a party or a festive dinner at home, I’m always excited to adorn myself, or my table, at least with something sparkly. And what gets me every year is how perfectly creative the options continue to become. Vintage, brand new, last year’s; it’s always exciting. This holiday isn’t my favorite, as it can often end up being expensive and underwhelming, but seeing everyone i

I’ll be honest, I’ve never really cared for New Year’s Eve… I have however enjoyed finding a cute sparkly dress and having one last hoorah to end the holiday season. I have recently vowed to either be on vacation or at home from now on, in order to avoid the dread of celebrating this holiday in the city I live in. But I guess I will have to wait until next year to live that dream out since my fiancé and I have decided to go to a nightclub, unfortunately. What we will be doing

It’s been a while… Since my last cheese plate, which is crazy given it’s the one and only culinary contribution I feel confident about feeding other people! But given the recent circumstances such as my wedding detox this summer and the simple fact that I haven’t had a kitchen since August, let alone a finished space to host friends, perhaps it’s not that surprising. So as you’d expect I was quite excited to create something festive and yummy as my contribution for a holiday

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 Here… I know we say this every year, but how did time fly so fast?! It’s December and as excited as I am about the full on holiday festivities, I am also getting more and more anxious about our condo remodel getting finished. It’s this weather (50 degrees in LA) and season that makes me crave the coziness of a warm, and at this point, just completely finished, home . Aside from living in absolute chaos, the most difficult part of the build has been our separation from o

It’s truly Chrismakuh this year… As Hanukkah starts on December 22nd, I am over the moon excited to have a legitimate joining of my two favorite holidays, which Seth Cohen and I like to refer to as Chrismukkah. For me, this is a way to honor both sides of my family’s heritage, but also a reminder that the holidays are actually very individualized for each person. I know for many of us the holidays center around our own religious beliefs, but for me, it’s a time to honor the t

Because the holidays aren’t always merry and bright…  Beyond the mistletoe, classic movies, enticing treats, ornate decorations and overhaul of lofty expectations for happiness, altruism and gratitude, lies the not so jingle worthy reality that holidays can also be hectic, stressful, overindulgent, lonely and expensive. When our friends, families, partners, kids and coworkers can bombard us with unattractive small talk, uncomfortable political discussions, the overconsumptio

Feathers, Fur And Bows Not to play favorites but this is where I’m most excited right now. Given that I’d gladly wear either all over my body, putting them in small accessory format it no big deal. SPICE IT UP. COLOR The easiest way to dress it up. Forgive me for my pastel passions right in fall/winter, but I just couldn’t resist these candy colored shades.    PEARLS Do I need an explanation for this one? Fortunately pearls are in right now, but really never out for myself an

Oh how I love the topic of tech… As people close to me know, this is one of my favorite things to talk about. Perhaps because I am always so intrigued by both relationships and technology as topics on their own, but even more so together. As a therapist, I present to children, parents and other service providers on internet safety. As a blogger, I am obviously very grateful for the opportunities I’ve been afforded in pursuing my creative outlets online.  However, the interne

If you know one thing about me… it’s likely to be my obsession with pasta. Pasta, is truly the absolute most delicious thing I can eat. It’s why Italian is my favorite cuisine and perhaps why I chose to study Italian in high school/college and study abroad in Verona, Italy for a semester. It’s also my favorite item to order at a restaurant, which is funny because I actually enjoy it when I make it myself, despite the fact that I hate cooking and am pretty terrible at it. Perh

I have been waiting so very long to come here… Does anyone remember the original Ralph’s Coffee shop from years back? I do. I remember seeing it on Instagram and being overjoyed about the idea of going, however, when I arrived for girls trip in Fall of 2017 I was extremely disappointed to find out it already closed. Thank goodness I had secured a coveted reservation at The Polo Bar to get my fix, otherwise who knows what fate my girlfriends would have found me in. And unsurpr