Spending most of my childhood in California, outdoor living is part of the culture. In our family home, we have a beautiful deck right off of the kitchen that overlooks our backyard and a large blue swimming pool. Many nights we dined alfresco, and we all cherished those warm nights. With our own home in San Francisco, we are lucky enough to have a backyard which we share with our two neighbors. While the yard has tons of potential due…
The links that made me feel inspired, laugh, and smile this week. {{ DIY crepe paper Easter eggs – bold pop colors for the win! {{ 7 Napa Wineries for Art Lovers – I know I’m going, who wants to join? {{ She Quit…
I love to entertain, and even more than that I love having a little DIY project that I can use to get me into the groove. This one is pretty simple, so it lets me balance all the to-do items easily when I’m expecting…
Christmas Day is almost here (can you believe it?) Whenever my family gets together, we love to create a festive cocktail or two for each other to try. Okay, who am I kidding? Sometimes we enjoy more than two?! I know I’m not alone…
There is nothing like a good DIY project to get you into the holiday mood. If you have been following along on My Manicured Life for a while, you are well aware that my family is from England and that we like to recognize…
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…
Last weekend there was not a moment to roll over, snuggle down, and ignore the to-do list. This weekend, though… it’s a lazy Sunday and I couldn’t be more excited. That is what “My Clickable Sunday” is all about – taking the time to…
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…
Dont’ you love it when your DIY turns out better than you could have hoped for? To be honest, I went into this project a little uneasy. But let’s start from the beginning – when we bought our home, we loved all the character,…
This week has been one of those fast moving, fly by the seat of your pants kind of weeks. That said, last weekend was so fun and relaxing that it got me ready for the days that lay ahead. From watching the Blue Angels…