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February 1, 2021

The Valentines Shop: ‘Be Mine’ Gifts

Valentines Day is a great excuse to say ‘be mine’! Pick up something lovely for yourself, a treat for your littles or a goodie for that special someone. My husband and I always exchange cards, stay in for dinner at home, and toast to our love, of course with our little man. I love our tradition.

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Filed Under: Living Tagged: alma kitchen, chefanie, dondolo, gift guide, heather Taylor home, Jefferson lane, lizzie fortunato, valentines day, young wild and friedman

January 6, 2021

Welcoming 2021 With Open Arms

I’d like to welcome 2021 with open arms, an open heart and an open mind. The heaviness of 2020 has truly put life into perspective. As we enter the new year, I will gather what I learned, reflect on my growth and use it as motivation to embrace whats most important. There is much to hold gratitude for.

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Filed Under: Living Tagged: 2021, family and friends, fresh start, grateful, gratitude, new beginnings, new perspective, new year, support small, welcome 2021, zoom school

December 9, 2020

The Holiday Shop: Something for Everyone

Sharing another Holiday Shop gift guide in case you need more ideas! I imagine we are all frantically placing our gift orders to be delivered on time? Or is it just me?

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Filed Under: Living Tagged: blogger, brightland, dough parlour, easymoc, gift guide, hill house home, holiday shopping, hrh book, juniper books, lifestyle, ny topiary, oso and me, petite plume, Serena and lilly, shop small, small foot nordic workbench, valeriezk

November 23, 2020

The Holiday Shop: Gifts That Give Back

The holidays! The joy and cheer it brings is a welcomed and happy distraction from the trying year we’ve had. So, bring on the mistletoe, garland, champagne and all the gifts! While I am quite excited to shop and ring in the season, I want to make an effort to shop and give gifts with purpose, like buying from companies that source ethically and produce sustainable products or by purchasing a gift that gives back to help those in need.

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Filed Under: Giving, Living Tagged: aurate, bauble stockins, cuddlekinddolls, Cuyana, dear annabelle, driftway coffee, ethically made, everlane, fewer better, found my dog, gifting, holiday shop, holiday shopping, lean closet, lulus garden, nisolo, Nordstroms bliss plush thrrow, our place, parks project, patagona, shop small, sprout pencils, statebackpacks, sustainable products, swell, tatcha, tenthhousandvillages, the little market

November 17, 2020

Where I Turn For Interior Design Inspiration

Obsessed with our new home’s existing dining room chandelier.

During the craziness of this year, we decided to make things just a tad more interesting by buying a new home. Our search started in late 2019 and it all officially ended in October. Dare I say, now the fun begins?

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Filed Under: Decor, Living Tagged: amber interiors, Amy berry design, Amy berry home, Ariel okin, classic style, decor, first home, granmillenial, granny chic, home renovation, home style, interior design, nicola bathie, renovation, timeless design, traditional style

October 21, 2020

Travel During a Pandemic

A bit long winded here, but I want to share some tips and highlights from our pandemic getaway experiences. Traveling is a touchy subject and the COVID situation is constantly changing, so I understand the concerns. By no means do I take what is going on lightly. Do what is best for yourself, your families and others. Take the time to assess where to travel, how to get there and what to do, safely. With that said, I received questions about our travel during this pandemic, so I hope it offers a bit of comfort and ideas if you are making travel plans.

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Filed Under: Family, Living Tagged: airbnb, carmel, carneros resort and spa, cover-19, covid travel, getaway, lake tahoe, napa, pandemic, pandemic getaway, recommendations, roadtrip, safety, the getaway, travel, travel tips, traveling

April 18, 2020

A Helping Hand

via SophieandLili

How to help? Feeling stuck! That is how I am feeling as the world I know is suffering during this pandemic. With so much sadness, uncertainty and feelings of helplessness, I wanted to find a way to make an impact, no matter how big or small, to support those on the front lines and the families and individuals who need our help the most. With so much information flooding our social feeds, I thought I’d round up some ways to give back. Get ready to do some good!

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Filed Under: Giving, Living Tagged: alliance for childrens rights, alliance of moms, baby baby, bstrong, coronavirus, cover-19, essential workers, gal meets glam, giving, help, hospital workers, little gal, masks, mi golondrina, small business, Sophie and lili

March 28, 2019

Inspired By … Spring Has Sprung

The Huntington

Hello Spring! I must admit that I love cooler weather and rainy days, and this past Winter has certainly been wet and cold, for Southern California. However, the freshness of Spring, the blooms, softer colors and the Spring fashion, has me craving warmer days and more sunshine. There is so much to be inspired by too!

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Filed Under: Explore, Living, Style

January 8, 2018

Here’s to 2018!

As I take on the second week of 2018, I still feel that new sense of energy. A new year, signals a fresh start, and I’ve been thinking about what I need to focus on each day. I always tell others to take things one day at a time, so I should follow my own advice.

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Filed Under: Living Tagged: 2018, adventures, community, declutter, explore locally, new years, self care, self love, simplify, time management

December 2, 2017

‘Tis the Season: Gifts for the Little Ones


One fuzz bunny | Two ride on car | Three book | Four wooden block | Five wooden rings | Six knit hat | Seven toile blanket | Eight tote bag

The holiday frenzy is upon us, and Christmas shopping is in full swing. Is it just me, or as we get older does this time of year just fly by? It is as if I never get to fully enjoy the holiday season. Maybe it’s because I do not get a three week Christmas break anymore? Either way, I am looking forward to some down time with family and taking in this holiday season with so much to be thankful for.

For Arthur’s first Christmas, we will be in the Midwest, visiting my husband’s family. We are really looking forward to this and cannot wait for Arthur to meet more of his Midwest family (and to see snow!).Continue Reading…

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Filed Under: Baby, Living Tagged: baby, books, christmas, de buci, gift guide, gifts, holiday, jellycat, little one, monogram, stuffed animals, the tot

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