There are all kinds of friends: coffee date friends, workout friends, funny gif war friends. Each has its place in a well-rounded life. But the best kind of friends are the ones you can go months without seeing only to pick up right where you left off; the ones who will have your back through […]
Last week I sat down for an interview on the LIBERTY podcast and spent an hour chatting with founder Nada Jones about career, relationships, and living my values both on- and offline. I first met Nada years ago when I spoke at her LTD Conference for small business owners, and our paths have crossed several […]
One of the things I love most about living in LA is how close we are to so many other beautiful sites! In less than two hours we can be in Palm Springs, San Diego, and one of my personal faves, Santa Barbara! I’ve had a soft spot for the coastal paradise ever since I […]
Whenever I’m asked what my typical day looks like, I’m never quite sure how to answer. Because the truth is, there is no typical day! At any given time I’m juggling multiple ongoing projects, including photo shoots, design installs, speaking engagements, creative collaborations, and so much more. What’s more, I’m self-employed, and a day in the […]
I get so bummed when someone from another part of the world visits Los Angeles and leaves with a bad taste in their mouth. My home city has so much to offer—after five years of living here, it still delights me daily!—but like any large metropolis, it can definitely present challenges to visitors. For one […]
When it comes to skincare I’ll try anything once—which is how I once ended up with my face dyed yellow after a failed DIY turmeric mask. Home spa fails aside, I love experimenting with the many new beauty releases that cross my desk, and the latest natural skincare offerings are especially good for getting your […]
After all the travel I did in the month of May, I’m excited to be spending June parked firmly at home here in LA. But of course one of the best parts of going out of town is reminiscing upon your return about all you saw and did! Without a doubt one of the highlights […]
Last week I headed to the DC area for my cousin’s wedding. It was my first time exploring that part of the country and I was determined to squeeze as much as I could into the short time I was there! I’ve heard so many great things about how DC’s food and shopping scene is […]
Christmas 2004 will always have a special place in my heart. It was the year I refreshed my eBay browser like a madwoman trying to get my hands on a pair of UGG boots. I scored big when I realized that although the women’s sizes were completely sold out, I could fit into a large kids’ […]
My wedding was two weeks ago today. It feels like it was just yesterday—and also like it was a dream that slips through the grasp of my mind the harder I try to hold onto it. Certain moments, though, are branded on my memory forever: our vows, our first dance, our getaway into the night with both of […]
Last Friday, at approximately 4:30 pm, Ivan and I stood before a hundred of our nearest and dearest and said our wedding vows. I wasn’t expecting to feel any different (we’ve lived together for three years and have legally been married since January) but I do. We both are so blissfully happy! I’ll have lots […]
In May, I’ll mark 9 years of blogging. To say it’s been a wild ride would be an understatement! When I started this journey almost a decade ago, I definitely didn’t view myself as part of a first wave of creatives who would soon transform the landscape of media. And at the time, “blogger” wasn’t a profession […]