November 30th, 2010
For the next week or so I’ll be avoiding jeans, tight tops and snug skirts, thanks to one massive Thanksgiving meal (and several helpings of leftovers). Since I don’t operate well without sugar though, I won’t be cutting it out completely. Enter: chocolate-covered candied orange peels (recipe here). They’re bright and bitter, but pleasantly so, and a refreshing way to end a meal. Bonus: they make an extra sweet gift if packaged up in a cellophane bag and tied with a ribbon (as would these, these and these).
November 29th, 2010
Love Berman Headband, Zara Faux Fur Coat, Gap Dress, H&M Belt and Tights, Jeffrey Campbell Platforms, Coach Bag
The weather in Northern California was so cold that I barely left my parents’ house and this coat (first mentioned here) was the only reason I made it out the door. I avoided the mall on Black Friday and instead opted to walk around downtown Mill Valley with a hot cup of coffee. We arrived back in L.A. on Saturday and since our artificial Christmas tree has no smell, I bought this candle that makes up for it (and then some).
November 25th, 2010
{Table setting last year}
Thanksgiving isn’t a holiday that’s celebrated everywhere, but the premise is simple; be thankful for what you have. I have so much to be grateful for this year and I can’t wait to get home to Mill Valley to celebrate with my family and friends. As is tradition at the table, we all say one thing that we’re thankful for, and since last year’s answer of “mashed potatoes” didn’t go over well (I was famished!), I’ve been reminding myself of all the things that matter most. At the top of my list? Waking up each morning next to someone who makes me feel happy, loved and appreciated. Happy Thanksgiving.
November 24th, 2010
Since I’ve only shown glimpses of each room (here, here and here), I figured I’d share a few photographs of my not-quite-finished living room. There’s still no art on the walls and I’ve yet to find the perfect pillows and blankets, but I can say with certainty that it now feels like home. It’s cozy and comfortable, with a full bar, a large TV and plenty of places to sit. Plus, there’s something about the exposed beams, fireplace and bookshelf that feels like an old study, which balances out my overly girly office quite nicely.
