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June 18, 2024

A Relaxed Backyard

Thankfully, in Southern California you can dine and entertain outdoors almost year round. We also love to open the windows in the evening to let fresh air and a breeze flow in. The best! As we lean into a slow Summer, I want to spend extra time outdoors. This has me thinking of lunch on the grass, setting up the outdoor projector, grabbing a blanket and some wine or setting the table outside for a casual meal. A relaxed backyard is ideal for those slow Summer days.

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Filed Under: Entertain, Living Tagged: amazon, anthropologie, backyard, Outdoors, Serena and lilly, target, William sonoma

July 20, 2023

For the Love of Summer

I find joy in each season, as they each have a special something that excites me. The change in the air, the change of colors and the special holidays that each season brings. Summer ushers in a childlike carefree feeling, a time to venture outdoors, wear all the colors and live outside of the usual day-to-day routine.

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Filed Under: Living Tagged: amazon, credo, Jenny kane, kids activities, krewe, minnow swim, motherhood, net-a-porter, nordstroms, summer, summer accessories, summer essentials, summer style, summertime, supergoop, target

June 28, 2023

The Baby Essentials I Love

Vivienne is five months old and each day only gets sweeter with her. The smile and giggles and always being entertained by her brother will never get old. Now, with some time under my belt using baby items and gear, I want to share the baby essentials I love and highly recommend.

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Filed Under: Baby Tagged: amazon, baby brezza, baby essentials, baby gear, baby gifts, baby registry, baby shower, babylist, changing basket, diaper storage, Doona, ellaola skincare, hatch sound machine, kissy kissy, mom to be, nanit baby monitor, nanobebe, new baby, new baby items, new mom, newborn, nordstrom, olli ella, pottery barn kids, silicone bottle, stroller, target

January 14, 2023

No Better Time to Start Organizing

Whether for the home, the car, the office or the dreaded junk drawer, I am using January to get organized now that the holidays are a distant memory and things will soon be much busier in our household. There is no better time to get organized than now.

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Filed Under: Living Tagged: amazon, artifact uprising, calpak, car organizer, container store, declutter, h&m, home organizing, organization, organizing, papier, photo books, refresh, Serena and lily, storage, sugar paper, target, tote savy

December 19, 2022

Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas … For Everyone On Your List

Time is ticking and if you are in need of some last minute ideas, sharing a gift guide with items that will work for everyone on your list. From non-toxic kiddo nail polish to a sling shot, to a cool dad belt bag or recycled cashmere blend socks … this list has you covered.

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Filed Under: Gift Guides Tagged: amazon, christmas list, gift guide, gifts, holiday shopping, maisonette, net-a-porter, pottery barn, target

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

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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