This year, we are hosting the in-laws at our house for Christmas. I'm excited because it is the very first time everyone will be together in LA over the holidays. Of course, it also gives me a chance to show off my hostessing skills and gives me the perfect excuse to finally purchase some pretty and … [Read more...]
[Friday Finds] Vol . 19:
New Friends, Stunning Photography, Best of Etsy, Khakis As Fashion, & Gold Details in Nurseries
Well, hello. It's Friday again! I apologize for the lack of Friday Finds last week- my parents are visiting from Toronto, it was March Break, and we were in sunny San Diego for a mini break. It was lovely, just like this week's Finds. Let's get started! 1. New Friends There are times when you come … [Read more...]
[The Year in Review]
2016: The Good, the Bad, the Popular!
Ah, 2016. Let's get real: it wasn't the best year in memory. We had some personal lows and the world certainly saw devastation. As with every year, however, there were positives too and I think it's especially important to focus on the sunshine when all you can see are clouds. For me, the … [Read more...]
[5 Pins to Love]
Black & Gold
My very first 5 Pins to Love post was Ivory & Gold and I don't know why it's taken me this long to do a Black and Gold colour story on the blog! If you know me, you know I love black in all forms- clothing to interiors to art- and gold needs no further explanation, right? I've also been eyeing … [Read more...]
[For the Home]
How to Design a Whimsical Holiday Table!
Hello friends! If you celebrate Christmas, I hope your party planning is going well. If not, I hope your vacation planning is underway and you're heading somewhere festive and fun. Speaking of festive, one of the biggest things on my to-do list is shopping for dinnerware. I'm a terribly clumsy … [Read more...]
[5 Pins to Love]
Ivory, Garnet, Green & Gold
If you follow me on Pinterest, you might have noticed I have a new board called A Contemplative Mood. This is where I pin images that are thoughtful, reflective and inspire me to take a minute and center myself. There’s just something about looking at a moody blue ocean or beautiful blush pink … [Read more...]