As busy as the holiday season is, I always enjoy seeing handmade gifts, & trust me I admire those who carve out the time to create them. Those who have made them and/or simply collected them over the years have memorable moments to reflect upon, whether they were picked up during travels or gifted from a loved one. This week’s home tour features warm and handmade items that make each detail even sweeter. From the wrapped gift style (hello, felt gift…
There is no time of year that I enjoy more than Christmas — the lights that line the streets, the holiday music, the crisp cool air and the time to find the perfect gifts for my family and friends. There is nothing better than…
This time of year we find ourselves with multiple invites to holiday gatherings, and we all know how much work it is to host even the smallest of groups. This year rather than bringing a bottle of wine (that will most likely be opened…
I’m kicking off this year’s gift guide for the man in your life. We spend so much time with this person, yet somehow it seems like they can be the hardest to shop for year after year! This is why I tapped my brother-in-law,…
With a short work week, it’s always a bit of a blur. The #MenloParkRemodel passed final inspection so furniture and finishing touches will be arriving and installed over the next week or so. It’s so nice to be able to turn over the home…
With all the holiday parties and the bring something to share requests, recipes that I can make ahead of time are always ideal – especially when I’m the one hosting. These tiny morsels of goodness are so easy to whip up and are sure…
With a rainy weekend here in San Francisco, I’ve been cleaning the house and prepping to update my home decor from fall to winter. This year will be our first Christmas in our new home, and I can’t help but allow myself to get…
Today is the day; it’s our final inspection over at the #MenloParkRemodel! This project actually went by quite quickly, a remodel lasting approx 6 months yet this definitely was not a light remodel; we only kept a few of the original walls. I couldn’t…
It’s not every day you get to meet and shop among some of your favorite craftsmen and women that you follow on Instagram. When West Coast Craft weekend arrives I’m like a kid in a candy store. It was so fun to meet with…