It was almost a year ago that B and I moved in together; he was coming from an apartment that was as complete as you might expect from a young bachelor’s rental apartment — black Ikea furniture, brown and black bedding, a giant dog bed, a 50lb dog, and a torchiere lamp. Am I being too harsh? Maybe, but this is what he brought with him. Recently, The Everygirl posted photos our revamped living room that showcased the change from my bachelorette pad (pre…
I’m switching it up a bit for this week’s home tour, and once you see these photos you will see why. I’m dreaming of vacations all day every day; this week’s home tour is a dream vacation home where there’s no need for a…
It’s officially summer; I don’t know about you, but I’ve been soaking in the warm sun and enjoying a lazy weekend so far. As warm as it has been, I’m dreaming of a tropical getaway and have been clicking on image after image of…
{The perfect Father’s Day at the beach} Summer days are here; while the sun shined bright Saturday and Sunday, it was also Fathers’ Day weekend. Having lost my father almost three years ago, this particular day is always hard. A day that should be…
Okay, so there are some little places that I shop that have no actual door fronts and lack store names. Sounds sketchy, but I promise you it really isn’t. One of these places is a little gem that I lovingly call “a plant garage sale.”…
With wine country a relatively quick drive from San Francisco, we visit often – the endless wineries and gorgeous landscapes beckon to us when the city becomes all too much to take. City people we claim to be, however, with a country cottage such as…
With a world of creatives and gorgeous photos at our fingertips, there is nothing better than being inspired and starting the day off with a bright perspective. Here are a few links that have been making me laugh, smile, and feel inspired this week.…
Every week, on my way home from the gym, I head to the grocery store – yes, I’m sweaty and basically gross, but I’m less likely to put something in the basket that will undo all of my hard work. This week, I grabbed a…
This past weekend, we hit the road and headed south to Capitola; cotton candy colors and the sea air filled our Saturday afternoon. While we simply strolled the beach town, there is lots to do. To see more from our day trip, see here.…
As a new homeowner and an Interior Designer, I have a million projects in my mind at once — some that keep me up and night giddy with excitement of seeing the design come to life. It’s why I do what I do -I…