Living in LA, you'd think I make it to the beach on a regular basis. Yet the truth is, I've dipped my toes in the Pacific Ocean only twice since I moved here three years ago! It's a real shame, too, because I always leave a day at the beach feeling at once calm and […]
Remember a few weeks back when I shared some midcentury Moroccan style? A couple of the pieces I wore for those photos were a sneak peek at a gorgeous new collaboration line that is now available for purchase! Meet Hackwith Design House x Mavenhaus Collective. The collection perfectly combines the minimalist elegance of Hackwith Design House […]
I'd be hard-pressed to choose a favorite aspect of my visit to Italy earlier this month. After all, I was in the birthplace of focaccia and espresso! But if I had to pick just one thing that will live vividly in my memory forever, it would be Borgata Cantone. This stunning Italian B&B in the […]
With yesterday's solstice, we've officially entered summer! And there's no better way to celebrate the arrival of our juiciest, most bountiful season than with a bundle of fresh blooms. Late June in particular is the floral sweet spot: the last of the peonies are still showing their pretty faces, the first of the dahlias have […]
What's your favorite cuisine? Mine is Mexican, hands down! Ever since I was a little girl, I could put away tacos, enchiladas, and tamales like they were going out of style. I'm not picky about my Mexican food, either. I'll just as happily scarf dive bar nachos as dine on upscale Oaxacan mole, and I've […]
Whenever DwellStudio releases a new collection, I sit up and take notice. The brand has evolved in major way since it first launched in 2000 with its iconic striped and chinoiserie textiles and table linens. Founder Christiane Lemieux—a fellow Canadian after my own heart!—has lead the charge in creating furniture and decor that straddles the […]
Have you heard of Sseko Designs? I first learned about this incredible ethical fashion brand four years ago, when founder Liz Forkin Bohannon spoke at a conference I was attending. Back then, Sseko's philanthropic business model was a relatively new one—the leather shoes and accessories the company sells are handmade by Ugandan women earning wages […]
If you look up the phrase 'Renaissance woman' in the dictionary, you'll find a picture of my dear friend Caroline Lee. Last year she traveled to each of the seven continents and launched three new businesses—including one that funds an orphanage in India—all while continuing to build her career as a professional photographer. Artist, entrepreneur, […]
Buongiorno from the final day of my European adventure! Last week when I passed through Copenhagen, I shared my newfound love for Danish style. And now I can say that the Italians aren’t exactly sartorial slackers, either! Here in the Riviera there’s a relaxed beach vibe, but because this region has serves as the getaway […]
After four days abroad I've decided that Italy is amazing. (Shocker, I know.) We're close to wrapping up the styling and photography workshop I'm attending in the Italian Riviera, and I'm so enraptured by the beauty and traditions of this country. It helps that workshop organizer Annette Joseph is extraordinarily passionate and knowledgeable about her […]
You guys. It's here. No, I don't mean the new Jurassic Park movie staring the delectable Chris Pratt (though that's worth celebrating too). I mean the first big wave of summer produce! Suddenly as if overnight, grocery stores and market stalls are overflowing with plump berries, juicy tomatoes, and bright, crisp greens. And if you're […]
Happy Friday! Have you caught the giveaway I'm hosting over on Instagram? Bre'an, the founder of Kindred Confetti, reached out to me recently to collaborate on a limited edition one of her charming wall hangings I chose the above words, which I've always found to be very grounding in moments of turmoil. Head on over […]