There’s no doubt that the holidays will look a little different this year. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of thoughtful gift ideas for these unprecedented times! My strategy is to offer a slice of normalcy by gifting an item I’d be creating myself if I were gathering with loved ones in person: A […]
I have a new rule: For every time Halo wakes me up during the night, I get to have one cup of coffee the next day. (Today was a four cup day, yikes!) The good news is that I’m crushing on a new-to-me coffee brand that has a serious social impact mission. Meet BLK & […]
Happy Monday! Wait, it is Monday, right? This self-isolation stuff is causing the days of the week to run together for me! Regardless of what day it is, I hope you’re keeping safe and sound out there. As for us, we’re doing very well here in our cozy den of newborn bliss. Now that I’m […]
As much as I love to peruse a beautiful cookbook, these days most of my mealtime inspiration comes from Instagram. I feel so inspired when I scroll through the feeds of my favorite recipe bloggers, and I’m constantly saving dishes to my archives. Yesterday, I realized that for several weeks running, all my saved images […]
If there’s one food I could happily eat every day for the rest of my life, it’s soup. Yup, even in the summer when the temps are scorching, I crave a hot bowl of broth, veggies, and protein! But of course, even I can admit that there’s no better time to break out the soup […]
You guys know I’m all about my neutral palette in every room of the house! So when I found out that Williams Sonoma was debuting white handle Wusthof knives, I jumped at the chance to incorporate these stunners into my countertop decor. The white handles perfectly complement any kitchen style, and they’re a definite conversation starter […]
Can you believe that Thanksgiving is just around the corner? I, for one, have been counting the days ’til the holiday season’s arrival, so I’m thrilled that it’s finally here! Of course I’ve been looking forward to the menu planning, the shopping, the decorating, and all the other merrymaking that November brings. But most of […]
At about noon on Thursday, a single refrain starts echoing through my mind: “Brunch. Brunch. Brunch.” It’s all I can do not to count down the hours until Saturday morning arrives! I feel especially lucky lately because the number of delicious (and chic!) East LA brunch spots has skyrocketed recently, leaving me with a plethora […]
To this day I remember my first pair of Frye boots. It was the classic Harness style, of course, and I lusted after them for months before finally pulling the trigger. And when I got them in my hot little hands, it was a love affair for the ages. Not only did they complete every […]
Every once in a while I stumble upon a product that lights me up inside! I see tons of items coming across my desk every day, so something really has to make my heart race to catch my attention. And last week, that’s exactly what this modern coffee carafe from Hastings Collective did. It’s made […]
Some of my favorite childhood memories revolve around pizza. In the town where I lived as a kid, there was a pizza parlor called Mama Sid’s. It was a neighborhood family hangout where the owner would do magic tricks for the kids. The pies were gooey and piled high with toppings, and the restaurant’s atmosphere […]
Can it be true? Is summer almost upon us? Here in the States, the Memorial Day long weekend starts tomorrow. And I know Canadians just enjoyed their Victoria Day holiday as well. Surely enough, the season is upon us, without us having to lift a finger! Even though 3-day weekends occur throughout the year, they […]