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May 22, 2022

Never Miss a J.Crew Sale

J.Crew sales come and go … but always come back again. If you’re searching for the perfect crisp button down, a Summer dress to take you from day to night, or an every day tote, J.Crew has such timeless pieces that you’ll reach for all year long.

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Filed Under: Style Tagged: denim, jcrew, linen, sale, shopping, style

April 30, 2022

The Shop: Something for Mama

We are almost one week away from that time of year when you get to spoil and celebrate the Mom in your life. For the shop, I’ve curated items that Mom (or you) can add to your daily routine, start to collect, share with others, hand down to a loved one or simply, items that will make Mom smile. From a new chic to-go cup, to a luxurious face cream, to beautifully crafted stationery, this shop has something for everyone.

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Filed Under: Gift Guides, Motherhood Tagged: clean beauty, coffee table books, gift guide, luxury, mothers day, presents

March 23, 2022

Getaway: Wine Country

We planned a perfect getaway to wine country this past weekend. It was very much needed. A time to unwind, relax, and just be us.

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Filed Under: Explore Tagged: auberge resorts, getaway, hotel, napa, saint helena, travel guide, vacation, wine country, wine tasting

February 18, 2022

Celebrating Our 5-year-old Birthday Boy!

Happy Birthday! Arthur turned five on February 6 and I still cannot believe it!

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Filed Under: Entertain, Family Tagged: birthday, kids activities, kids party, party, party theme, picnic

June 2, 2021

Storage Baskets You Will Love

In pursuit of storage baskets, I’ve come across some amazing shapes, sizes, and woven materials that would suit all home styles. From rattan and wicker, from high-end to budget friendly, there is something for everyone. I have become a big lover of baskets and think its the perfect way to keep everyday items tidy yet accessible. So, whether you have matching rattan baskets under a entry console table or place stacked baskets next to your couch, baskets tie in a cozy, lived in, yet put together look. Sharing some storage baskets you will not want to store away!

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Filed Under: Decor, Style Tagged: anthropologie, Ballard designs, baskets, home decor, interiors, liketoknowit, liketoknowithome, pottery barn, rattan, Serena and lilly, storage, target, wicker

May 17, 2021

The Round Up: Brinker and Eliza Jewelry

I have always had a love for jewelry. If you knew me years ago, my right wrist was stacked with all the gold bracelets I could find. Now, I rarely wear anything on my wrists (besides an old gold watch I “borrowed” from my Dad many years ago, and although it stopped working, it is such a sentimental piece). A gold necklace … we all should own one. It looks beautiful against any color or print, dressy or casual. I discovered Brinker & Eliza late last year. I pre-ordered the Spiral Staircase Necklace in November and received it about a month ago. Worth the wait!

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May 14, 2021

Our Home … Renos & Updates

I’m delighted to finally sit down and share more on our home purchase last year and the current renovations underway (we are almost done!). Time has been flying by, but moments have also felt like the longest moments in time. When a delay happens, it feels like weeks, and when a certain stage of the reno is complete, we scramble to the next step. All in all, we are overwhelmed with joy to finally design and put all my saved and pinned images to use, buy our favorite fixtures, and continue to scheme and dream up future plans.

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Filed Under: Living Tagged: demo, home, home design, home purchase, home renovation, interior design, renos, san Gabriel valley

April 28, 2021

The Mother’s Day Shop: All About Mom

Mother’s, Moms-to-be and those special Mother figures in your life deserve to be celebrated (all year long). What I find most special is a hand written note, photos (that seem to only live on our phones) printed and framed, or a sentimental item for the home that can be passed down. Either way, making Mother’s Day all about Mom is what’s most important!

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Filed Under: Style Tagged: augustinus bader, beauty, bows and blue, Cuyana, fewer better things, gift guide, gifts, hart jewelry, jo malone, juliska, luv aj, mark and graham, Merit beauty, mom, mother, mothers day, necessaire, personalized, Sarah chloe, wellness

April 10, 2021

Add a Little Spring to Your Step

Slowly step away from your slippers or peel off your cozy socks. I challenge you to start thinking about wearing real, actual shoes. Whether you are dusting off an old pair of heels or adding a new pair to your closet, take that first step … and add a little Spring to your step.

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Filed Under: Fashion, Style Tagged: Bloomingdales, chicflats, espadrille, fashion, flats, gucci, loefflerrandal, net-a-porter, neutralshoes, nordstroms, ootd, pastels, sandals, shoes, springstyle, wedges

March 16, 2021

The Spring Shop: Refresh and Reboot

It is almost Spring, with Easter not too far behind. Over the years, Spring has become my favorite of the Seasons, and I like to think of this time as a second chance to refresh and reboot our lives, our home and our routines.

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Filed Under: Living Tagged: aerin, anthropologie, easter, easter basket, fleur mirrors, garden stool, garden tools, gardening, home decor, maisonette, net-a-porter, nordstroms, one kings lane, picture frames, placemats, rattan, reboot, refresh, Serena and lilly, shop terrain, spring, spring shopping, table lamps, target, taschen, veja, wellness, William sonoma, workout, Zella

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