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,…
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…
I was so sad to leave England on Monday but it feels good to be back and into work mode { benefit of loving what you do }. With client projects coming to an end and a full load just beginning, I’m trying to focus…
Seasons definitely affect my color choices in my own home and even in my choice of clothing. If you have been reading My Manicured Life for a while, you know I believe that your clothing and your interior design choices go hand in hand. When…
With our first proper week back in San Francisco after returning from our honeymoon we are hitting the ground running. While the wedding and our relaxing honeymoon are over, it feels good to be back in our lovely city and settling back into our…
Wedding blues haven’t exactly set in for us now that our big day has come and gone; don’t get me wrong – it was beyond lovely, and we consider ourselves extremely lucky to have not only found one another but to have had our wedding…
There is a seemingly endless supply of gorgeous photos all over Tumbler, wedding blogs, blogs in general, and of course, Pinterest – stunning, loving, and perfectly styled engagement photos. To some, it may seem excessive to have engagement photos taken – your wedding photos…