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February 11, 2026

The Valentine’s Inspired Edit

Consider this February’s curated edit of sweet treats and treasures, those the little luxuries we don’t always buy for ourselves, the thoughtful gift for a friend, or a playful surprise for your littles. Just beautiful, well-chosen pieces that feel special now and treasured later. And, why not show a little love with a Valentines’s inspired gift.

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Filed Under: Gift Guides Tagged: ann taylor, camp snaps, cos, gift guide, H&m home, hart, juliska, medicube, over the moon, presents, quince, sally splash, valentine's edit, valentine's gift guide, valentines

January 14, 2026

Stylish & Functional Storage Solutions

This time of year always sparks a little reset around the house—decluttering, organizing, and rearranging. Lately, I’ve been loving simple storage solutions that are both functional and good-looking. H&M Home has a great mix of baskets, canvas totes, decorative boxes, and hanging storage that make it easy to keep everything in its place. Whether styled out in the open or tucked neatly away, these pieces blend right in and add a thoughtful, design-minded touch to the everyday.

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Filed Under: Decor Tagged: decluttering, h&m, H&m home, home decor, home organization, home organizing, home refresh, laundry, organizing, storage, storage baskets, styling, toys

August 21, 2025

Simple, Feel-Good Recipes the Family Will Love

No matter the season, the week, or the mood, whether life feels hectic or calm, easy dinner options are always my goal. Do I love cooking? Not exactly. Am I a natural in the kitchen? Ummm. But do I prefer home-cooked meals during the week? Absolutely!

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May 31, 2025

Gifts for the Dad in Your Life

Find something unique, useful and fun for the Dad in your life. Whether he loves the outdoors, the kitchen or travel, gift him something memorable that he’ll actually use. Sharing lots of great finds that will be sure to make Dad happy and feel loved this Father’s Day.

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged: coffee table book, father and child, fatherhood, fathers day, flamingo estate, gift guide, golf, huckberry, kitchen products, moccamaster, nordstrom, troubadour backpack, vans

May 6, 2025

Gifts for the Mom in Your Life

Needing a gift for mom, grandma, a mom friend, sister, or yourself? I have you covered. Mother’s Day is a sweet reminder that we are seen, loved, special, coveted and valued. A special something, big or small, budget friendly or extravagant, unique or needed, is part of the fun in searching for the right gift. Sharing my top picks for the Mom in your life.

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged: accessories, amber interiors, Bloomingdales, bondi boost, candle sticks, cluth, framebridge, gift guide, haircare, hat, home decor, in kind magazine, juliska, marysia, minnow swim, mother, motherhood, mothers day, nordstrom, picture frames, placemats, poolside, sephora, spring time, summer, tuckernuck, violette_fr

April 2, 2025

Products That Have Rescued My Hair

Hair care has become my priority. My hair journey has been a source of angst the past couple of years. Hair thinning, hair loss, frizz and dullness. After some trial and error, I have finally found products that rescued my hair (and sanity).

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Filed Under: Beauty Tagged: anit frizz, briogeo, Color wow, crown affair, dae, dry shampoo, frizzy hair, hair and aging, hair and menopause, hair and stress, hair care, hair health, hair loss, hair oil, hair rescue, hair thinning, kerastase, leave-in conditioner, nutrafol, postpartum hair, quai, sephora

March 9, 2025

A Fresh Take On Basics from Shopbop

I did a much needed closet clean out last weekend. If I didn’t have a real reason to keep it, I pulled it. I’ve become much better at editing. The burden of having too much is something I think about, now more than ever. Quality pieces will always be worn and outlast everything else. With that said, I always have my eye on fresh basics that will stand the test of time. Shopbop has an excellent selection of everyday pieces … here are my picks.

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Filed Under: Fashion Tagged: citizens of humanity, closet refresh, closet update, elevated basics, la ligne, lean closet, refresh, shopbop, staud, tory burch, z supply

January 29, 2025

Shades of Red

Things that are red(ish). As we plan for Valentines Day, celebrate Chinese New Year or if you’re looking for something a bright and a bit bold. Always go red!

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Filed Under: Gift Guides Tagged: alex mil, aligne, artifact uprising, assouline, danire, gift guide, gifting, shopbop, smallable, valentines, valentines day

January 25, 2025

10 Baby & Toddler Must Haves

Vivienne is two! With two years under our belts with our sweet girl, I narrowed down our favorite items that make life easier, without all the fuss, clutter and unnecessary stress. Celebrating Vivi this week has been a much needed bright spot this month. With so much heartbreak in our community of Southern California, I am so grateful to have my kiddos close and this outlet to keep my mind busy, as we move forward.

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Filed Under: Baby Tagged: amazon, baby brezza, baby essentials, baby gear, baby gifts, baby registry, baby shower, babybjorn, babylist, canvas tote, crib, first words, formula dispenser, jcrew, kids tumbler, mamazing, nestig, new baby items, owalla, playmat, Plush toddler chair, sippy cup, smol slope toddler slide, toddlekind, toddler books, toddler chair, toddler essentials, toddler slide, travel crib, travel stroller

January 7, 2025

It’s a New Year

Not quite sure how to explain it, but I haven’t felt the sudden shift of a new year like I have in years past (2023 and 2024 posts). It’s not a bad thing, I actually think it’s rather a calm way to enter a new year. I feel ready, the same, content, all while being excited for whats next in 2025.

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Filed Under: Living Tagged: creative coach, family life, home parent, lifestyle blogger, mom life, motherhood, new beginnings, new year, refresh, stay at home mom, valerie zk

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