I am NOT a crafty gal. Contrary to what people may think, I do not craft. I may have an eye for things, but I am not a creator, crafter type. I have little time and little skill and other than gardening or planting have only made two things, a felt ball garland and a […]
This spring arrangement by the always inspiring Natalie Bowen Desings has me dreaming about being outdoors and entertaining in my garden again soon. I love the mix of textures she uses in her arrangements as well as the unique vessels she selects for each piece. For more floral inspiration I’d highly recommend following her instagram […]
Happy March 1st!! While I realize the rest of the country is totally over winter and hoping to never see rain or snow for at least another 9 months, California is finally receiving a brief look at winter this week. Incredibly grateful for all the rain and snow we have received lately. My garden is […]
What a week it’s been. Phew! Good thing I was able to be a little organized ahead of time because it’s been 7 days full of holiday fun with family, friends, old and new traditions. It all starts the night of Thanksgiving, when we give the kids new Christmas jammies and slippers. How to Make […]
100 layer cake One of my favorite parts of every dinner party is preparing the table. I lovingly think about simple ways to make the table look special without adding too much. In fact, my favorite tables have very few elements. With Thanksgiving around the corner, this particularly special dinner is not any different. Actually, […]
This summer we were lucky enough to take the kids back to New York City. To say NYC is a favorite of mine would be a big understatement. It’s more of an addiction. Thankfully our kids love it too. Sharing some of our favorite stops with you today. One of our first stops was the […]
I’m frequently asked about what I’m reading these days. It’s also one of my favorite questions for my friends. The stack of books on my nightstand is overflowing, literally onto the floor. This summer has been full of some light, fun, page turners perfect for summer travel and beach reading. I’d love to hear what […]