One of my favorite things about writing my book (which is coming up on the first anniversary of its release!) was getting to know the homeowners who welcomed me into their houses and their lives for a spell. Since then, it’s been so fun continuing to follow their journeys through the magic of the Internet! […]
There’s nothing like travel to kickstart new periods of personal expansion. And if a trip includes a structured educational component, something as simple as an audio tour or as immersive as a hands-on class, then the opportunity for growth is exponential! The two trips I’ve taken to Italy with Annette Joseph for her styling and photography workshops […]
The Italy adventure continues! After two days in Florence, I’m headed to Rome where I’ll meet up with my parents for five more days of sightseeing. My dad is a history buff which means we’ll be hitting all the cultural attractions, big and small; and it also means that if I wanted to get any […]
Last winter I got engaged, and now the wedding planning has begun in earnest! We’ve got our venue and our photographer, and I think I’ve even found The Dress! We’d originally planned to get married this September, but with everything on our plates at the moment, we elected to push the big day to next spring. […]
Social media is guilty of creating a lot of myths about the picture-perfect lives we’re all “supposed” to be living, from the moment we wake up until the moment our heads hit the pillow. The idea that we’re all meant to greet the day with a morning routine that includes latte art and avocado toast is especially entrenched, one that I’ve played my […]
I’ve never been great at sitting still, especially on my career journey. When I left my post as cofounder of Rue Magazine in 2012, writing a book seemed like the next milestone to cross off the list. Now, with that achievement under my belt, I’ve turned my attention to an even bigger endeavor. Since December I’ve been working […]
Mother’s Day is kind of a funny holiday. Growing up in my family we never did much to celebrate; my mom was one of those “just spending the day with you is gift enough for me!” types. But for my fiancé’s family, who hail from Mexico, the occasion marks one of the most important all-hands-on-deck gatherings of […]
Ask anyone in LA: The drive from one end of the city should be avoided at all costs. If you’re going to brave it, you need a darn good reason. That’s why, when I gush to my friends about how hooked I am on workouts at The Studio (MDR), I use my thrice-weekly treks across town as […]
Last week when I posted about the creative rut I’ve been in, the commenters echoed a common refrain: Discovering a new hobby is one of the best ways to bust out of autopilot and gain a fresh perspective! Indeed, sampling new activities has a magical ability to open our eyes to alternate ways of seeing […]
Balance. It’s one of those things in life that’s most sought after and least found. Yet like life itself, balance isn’t really a final destination but a shifting state of being. One of my most profound experiences of balance occurred in a yoga class, during headstand, when I noticed that maintaining the pose wasn’t about finding one […]
Lately I’ve been feeling stagnant to the max. Words flow thick like concrete when I sit down to write, and the images I shoot look static and dull to my eyes. To add insult to injury, the harder I push myself to create, the worse everything gets! I think it’s safe to say that in the ebb and flow that […]
Have you ever listened to a podcast interview by Tiffany Han? Tiffany is a career and branding coach who specializes in creatives + entrepreneurs, and her Raise Your Hand Say Yes podcast has featured such inspiring women as artist Lisa Congdon and OG blogger Erin Loechner. I was thrilled to sit down with Tiffany earlier this month! […]