A couple of days ago, my friend Brittany (from Walnut Paperie) came over for a little card-making session, just in time for Valentine's Day. I think certain aspects of the Hallmark holiday are lame (like over-priced dinners and red roses), but I'll never tire of making pretty ...read more

• By Emily
  Feb 9, 2012

G and I tend not to go big for Valentine's Day (you'll never find us out at a fancy, prix fixe meal) and prefer to do something low-key at home. Last year, Sloan was only about a week old and I remember dressing her up in a little red patterned onesie and falling asleep at 8pm. ...read more

• By Emily
  Feb 10, 2016

Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook Stairs – People still head to Santa Monica to walk up and down the famous stairs for a cardio workout, but if you want to avoid the crowds, you should check out the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook stairs. They provide an equally strenuous workout with ...read more

• By Emily
  Jun 3, 2015

If I were only a few inches shorter, I would still don a mask on Halloween and attempt to trick-or-treat with the other children in my neighborhood. Since that's not exactly a possibility (and the idea's a bit creepy), I've found other ways to celebrate my favorite holiday. Last ...read more

• By Emily
  Sep 18, 2008