January Essential: The Black Turtleneck
January is the month to clean the slate and start fresh—out with the old and in with the new! I know I'm not alone (social…
Stella McCartney Falabella Bag
My Christmas came early when this bright white Falabella bag by Stella McCartney landed on my doorstep. I quickly unwrapped it to admire the details—like…
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Four (Holiday) Things I'm Doing With Elin
There's nothing sweeter than seeing the magic of the holidays through a tiny human. This is Elin's fourth Christmas and it's been my favorite so…
Holiday Touches At Home
We've been having the best time lately soaking in the holidays in our new home—our first Christmas here and it feels so good! We picked…
Sweater Season, All My Favorites
It's officially sweater season, even in California, and I've been wearing my coziest knits non-stop. I consider myself a year-round knit lover (I'm always cold)…
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What To Wear: Holiday Parties
With a few holiday parties on the calendar, I've been wrapping my head around what fun things I'll be wearing for all the egg nog…
CIHT GIFT GUIDE 2018 | FOR THE KIDS
Easily some of my favorite gifts to round up - I love finding surprises to enhance the magic of the season for the little ones...…
Winter Skin Reset
Every year around this time, when the air seems to leave your skin feeling tight and parched, I always find myself on a mission for…
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Healthy Tricks To Avoid Sugar
With the holidays in full swing, making healthy food choices notoriously becomes more difficult—especially if you looove anything in the dessert category as much as…
Guest Room Prep For The Holidays
One of the biggest thrills for us when we purchased our new home was having a guest room for friends and family to stay in—something…
CIHT GIFT GUIDE 2018 | MY WISH LIST
While there is an undeniable thrill about shopping, finding and giving the perfect gift to someone you love, it's also fun to dream a little…
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The Classic Trench Coat: New Finds
A good trench coat is one of those no brainer pieces to keep in your wardrobe. It's an easy layer, incredibly timeless and looks cool…
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CIHT GIFT GUIDE 2018 | COZY GIFTS
These might be my personal favorite category... there's nothing better than an oversized chunky sweater, cozy socks and everything cashmere this time of the year.…
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Coat Check
Dare I say, it’s actually cooling down in California this week. And I’m not talking about switching out bare legs for pants. This past week…
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Easy Layers
Throughout the years I’ve always been a girl who depends on simple, neutral pieces. Trends come and go but my wardrobe at its core has…
Holiday Red
Normally my M.O. when it comes to holiday style is opting for a sleek minimal black dress that fits like a glove. No doubt I'll…
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CIHT GIFT GUIDE 2018 | FOR THE JETSETTER
Treasures for the person on the go are always fun to find. Whether it's travel size luxury soaps, upgraded luggage or a cozy sweater for…
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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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…
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…
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…
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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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…
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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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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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…
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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