CIHT GIFT GUIDE 2018 | FOR THE CHEF
Arguably everyone's favorite person at Holiday gatherings - the chef! Sometimes hand in hand with the hostess during the Holiday season - here are some…
Layered Leopard
Remember this leopard Ganni dress? I love it so much I decided to find other ways of wearing it that didn't require a wedding invitation.…
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Packing for Mexico
The more I travel, the more I get wiser on packing ahead of time, editing what I throw in my suitcase and accepting that there…
CIHT GIFT GUIDE 2018 | FOR THE HOSTESS
And here we are again! The Season of Gathering has arrived and I couldn't be more excited to start in on the festivities and share…
Fall Boots (On A Budget)
It always feels good at the start of the Fall season to pull out the boots again. I forget how they can add that instant…
Our Master Bedroom
When we started working on our master bedroom during the remodel, there were two major things I wanted: a king size bed (our former master…
The Friday List 10.26
1. I’ve been gravitating towards rust tones and reds this season. I love the classic pairing of heritage muted red with well-loved denim…this Billie Jean…
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What I Splurge On Every Season
The one thing I invest the most in every year when it comes to my wardrobe is knitwear. There are a handful of factors that…
How To Wear The Cowboy Boot Trend
I'm sure you guys have noticed the latest cowboy boot trend that's been popping up everywhere. The more I see it the more I kind…
Thin Coats For Californians
I love a good winter coat. But of course, I also happen to live in California where you'll rarely see (or need) a beautiful overcoat.…
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The Friday List 10.19
1.The season of entertaining is creeping up on us and I've been dreaming of the delicious menus, smiling faces, and pretty tablescapes to come...throwing it…
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Just A Little Luck
When I was younger both my grandmother and mom would let me dig through their jewelry collections. I remember covering myself with almost every piece…
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A Babymoon in Iceland
A few months ago I was scrolling through my Instagram feed and came across my friend Sarah’s pregnancy announcement. Naturally, it was exciting but to…
Prints To Love This Season
After a quick getaway to Big Sur and Carmel last weekend, I felt myself reaching for quintessential fall pieces that mimicked the color palette and…
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Al Fresco Fall
One of the best things about Southern California in the Fall (or year-round) is getting to spend a lot of time outdoors. So when we…
Fall Beauty Edit
The start of a new season brings plenty of reason to buy yourself a new handbag or a pair of boots. But I also love…
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This Natural Deodorant Really Works
Ten years ago we didn’t have too many options in the “clean beauty” department. Now it’s become a relevant topic and more amazing brands are…
The Classic White Blouse
Never underestimate the power of a classic white blouse. Why? Because you literally can where it year round, it acts as the perfect layering piece…
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The Friday List 9.21
1. Elin and I are heading to LA next week for a girls trip with my mom. Two things I’m excited about: staying at the…
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4 Bag Trends I've Been Loving for Fall
One of the easiest ways to test out the latest trends for the season is with a simple swap of your bag. Here are 4…
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Our Bathrooms Revealed
While designing our kitchen, I fell down the rabbit hole with all things Fireclay Tile. So when we moved on to picking colors and shapes…
The Trick to Pulling Off A Minimalist Look
Raise your hand if you struggle with what to wear at the start of a new season. I know I do! It’s like we’re one…
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What I've Learned About Food
My whole life I’ve never worried about what I ate. I was raised with a healthy diet, ate my fruits and vegetables and so on,…
The Fisherman Net Bag For Fall
Easily one of my favorite trends from summer; The Fisherman Net Bag. I love the added texture or pop of color and that it can…
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My Santa Barbara Black Book
After so many inquiries over the years, I decided to finally share my insider guide to Santa Barbara. I love being a part of this…
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What to Wear to a Fall Wedding
We have a family wedding coming up in Big Sur and I am counting down the days, so much so I actually already found the…
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Three Trends To Buy/Wear Now For Fall
Did anyone else start feeling nostalgic for summer this week as kids started heading back to school? I know the weather says differently (that was…
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The Ring I Eyed For A Year
Once upon a time I was scrolling through Instagram and literally got stopped in my tracks when I spotted a large sapphire ring by Jane…
My Scoliosis Story
It’s funny, I’ve had this blog for nearly a decade and I’ve never shared my Scoliosis story in this space. I guess I never wanted…
Why We Need Downtime
One of the best podcasts I’ve ever listened to was with Oprah and Brené Brown—look it up it’s on Super Soul with Oprah. I literally…
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A Date With Elin
Whenever I look back at pictures of Elin as a newborn, chunky 6-month-old or newly wobbling walker, I get this pang in my stomach that…
