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...]
[For the Home]
14 Etsy Gifts for Type Lovers & Graphic Designers
This year, I'm trying to get really specific with the gift guides I curate for you. Last year, I created gift guides for Him, Her, and Kids (Newborn to 5), and although they were very lovely, I'm sure you saw similar guides on at least 10 other blogs. For this year, I'm starting off with an Etsy … [Read more...]
[Friday Finds] Vol 27:
Free & Beautiful Holiday Cards, A Stunning Victorian Terrace Remodel, An Etsy Gift Guide for Sisters & BFFs, An Illustrated Guide to Holiday Planning, & How to Style a Gallery Wall
You guys, it's November and it's time to start planning for the holidays for reals! Although I didn't grow up celebrating Christmas, it has been a part of my life for the past 15 years thanks to the Mister. Plus, it's hard not to get swept up in the happiness, joy, and excitement the season brings. … [Read more...]
[Friday Finds] Vol. 25
This Week: Blog of the Week, An Apple Pie for Cozy Fall Days, A Gift Guide for Her Under $150, How to Style a Backyard Picnic for Two, & Effortless Fall Outfits
In recognition of the weather in LA finally turning cooler, this week's Friday Finds are all about cozy Fall days, slow living, and looking ahead to celebrating with family and friends. * This post contains compensated affiliate links. Thank you for supporting this blog and the brands I love! 1. … [Read more...]
[For the Home]
11 Amazing Last-Minute Christmas DIYs
It's the 20th of December! How on earth did that happen?? Didn't the year just start, she says, as she does every year. That said, I'll be mighty happy to see the back of 2016. July onwards, things just went from bad to worse, not just for us personally but it seems for the world in general. … [Read more...]
[Family]
‘Tis the season for Reflection, Family & Carving Out New Traditions
Between the mall Santa's and the sales, holiday gift lists and the daily routines of life, it's easy to get up caught up in the "season" and forget to reflect on what this time of year can really mean. As a family, whether you believe in the meaning of Christmas religiously or simply exchange gifts … [Read more...]