Growing up, I didn’t have a ton of friends. I was always more likely to spend time with one or two uber-close pals than a big gaggle. As I’ve grown older, however, I’ve come to appreciate both sides of the equation: the intimate bonding sessions with just a few other women and the high-energy gatherings of a group. I […]
How often to you create something just for the sheer pleasure of it? I’m sorry to say that I only do it rarely. I’ve got grand ideas about creative hobbies I’d love to pursue—I’m dying to take a pottery throwing class, for example, and I’ve been wanting for years to brush up my piano skills—but it […]
I’m still riding the inspiration high from my trip to Las Vegas Market earlier this week. Because yesterday’s post on Jaipur Living’s minimalist global decor only scratched the surface, I wanted to share one more fabulous find that I can’t stop thinking about! Viewing the selection of tablewares brands represented at the market was like being […]
Styling for photos is like being an auntie. You get to play and have fun with gorgeous new things, then at the end of the day pack it all up and return it to its rightful owner before the clutter and mess set in! Most of the time I have no problem with the return part […]
Every year when the days grow longer and the evenings grow warmer, I love the transition from eating meals inside to enjoying them outside. Not only does dining al fresco make every bite taste better, but the house seems to triple in size as soon as we incorporate the yard into our routine! Since every square inch is precious when you’re living in 600 […]
For about three weeks every April, I’m in fruit junkie heaven. It’s then that my number one favorite, Muscat grapes, enjoy their all-too-brief harvest period. If you’ve never had Muscats, you must track them down. Their flavor is subtle, less tart than common table grapes, and their texture is like a burst of pale, juicy sunshine. […]
Are you tired of holiday tunes yet? No, me neither! I could listen to variations on ‘O Tannenbaum’ pretty much 24/7 this time of year—and sometimes do, much to my boyfriend’s chagrin! But even though the Nutcracker Suite never gets old, it’s nice to mix it up too. Which is why I’m sharing this holiday […]
It’s December 8th and we’re deep in the thick of the holiday season! I for one couldn’t be enjoying it more. The moment I wake up I plug in the lights of the Christmas tree, press play on my favorite festive tunes, and bundle up in my warmest…shorts. Okay, so a chill in the air is […]
You guys. I’ve done something I may live to regret. In a rush of enthusiasm, I invited ninety (yes, nine, zero, ninety!) guests to a holiday cocktail drop-in at my house. I’m not sure what possessed me. Perhaps I’ve been emboldened by my recent entertaining photo shoots and wanted to do the real thing. Or perhaps it was that […]
I have spent my life on a noble quest for that most elusive and alluring of entities: the perfect bite. My search lies dormant for much of the year only to be renewed with assiduity at Thanksgiving and Christmas. The concept is so simple—with all my favorite foods on one plate, surely it shouldn’t be difficult […]