When my boyfriend of five years and I broke up last year, I had a lot to consider. We’d lived together, sharing expenses and household purchases, for the previous four years. While much of what we owned would have to be divvied up, the bed was wholly his—a pricey item he’d ...read more
Pottery has been one of my quiet obsessions for a long time. It's one of the first details I'm drawn to when I enter a new space and I'm always on the look out for beautiful pieces. The only problem is how surprisingly pricey certain items can be, so we took a stab at creating ...read more
I’m not taking baths right now (California is going through a record setting drought), so our master bathtub feels like an afterthought. I’ve always enjoyed the look of a bathtub tray, but the ones I've seen feel a little too utilitarian or industrial. I wanted one that looked ...read more
Entertaining is at its best on warm, summer nights. We keep our meals simple and whenever the weather's nice, we throw a few large blankets on the front lawn and eat outside. Since I don't love the idea of bringing our nice plates out on the grass, I bought some more durable ...read more
Plants can bring life to a space, and while we have some well-loved ones throughout our home, we wanted some greenery in the office. But, because of the limited floor space, it could be overwhelming to dedicate an entire corner to a potted plant. So, we came up with an easy ...read more
When we moved offices, I no longer had enough space to keep a stable of clothes out in plain view. I missed the inspiration that it provided (not to mention a reminder to fall back in love with some lesser-worn items) and decided it was time to bring the rack back for the ...read more
When we purchased our home, one the most exciting aspects was having a blank canvas to decorate exactly the way we wanted. I feel confident adding color to my wardrobe, but normally gravitate towards neutrals when it comes to furniture, since I feel the tones provide a classic ...read more
Finding the perfect gift around the holidays can be tough, which is why I love making something homemade - it's always thoughtful and appreciated. A couple of years back I made infused alcohols that were a hit, and this year I wanted to try my hand at pickling. I used carrot+ ...read more
The first art that I bought myself was at the Melrose Trading Post flea market. It was four portrait paintings of the Beatles and at $200, it was one of the biggest purchases I'd ever made. Buying art is one of those milestones that ushers you into adulthood, but finding pieces ...read more
Finding an attractive doormat is much harder than I initially thought (have you had the same problem? I'm convinced that there's a great business opportunity here!). When we first moved into our home, I was dead set on buying one that I could proudly display on our front stoop, ...read more
I own a lot of dainty jewelry, which I prefer to keep out in little dishes instead of tucked away into drawers. But since those little dishes are hard to come by (most of them are too decorated or awkwardly sized), I decided to make a few of my own. Using oven-bake clay and ...read more
One of my favorite framing styles is the "floating" frame - with the art set back from the glass, not touching the back matting - but getting this done professionally (depending on the print size) can be pretty expensive, so after talking to a guy at the frame store I decided ...read more
One of my favorite things to give and receive is a bouquet of flowers. They're usually my go-to gift whenever I'm invited to dinner, but at times they require the hostess to put in additional work. If someone's already entertaining, it can be inconvenient for them to stop what ...read more
With summer right around the corner, I've been making little updates throughout the house - swapping out my dark, heavy blankets for lightweight throws and burning subtle floral candles in lieu of firewood varieties. Since we host a lot of casual get-togethers during the warmer ...read more
I've always loved the look of succulents, but didn't know if they were really me (I always associated them with the desert, surrounded by terracotta and tumbleweeds). Lately, I've been seeing them everywhere and it's made me reconsider, but the process of picking out the right ...read more
Lately I've been all about indigo dye - whether it's on a pillow (I just got some new ones for our couch, which I'll share soon), a flowy dress or incorporated into a tablescape. I decided to try my hand at some napkins, to add a bit of dimension to our table. The directions ...read more
Nothing says spring quite like pastels and fresh flowers. I decided to spice up some used bottles in my recycling bin to create a sweet set of mint-colored vases, perfect for a windowsill or outdoor dining table. Items needed: Glass bottles (if you have clear glass bottles in ...read more
I always have fresh flowers around the house, mainly for aesthetic purposes, but also love the added aroma they can bring to a room. Especially in areas that wouldn't typically house florals, like the bathroom or kitchen, I like to have petite arrangements that really pack a ...read more
When I first became enamored with Pinterest, I bookmarked dozens of DIY projects that I intended to do, only to realize later that they required a tremendous amount of skill and time. I've since become a bit more discerning with the projects I tackle, with the main criteria ...read more
Our place this year feels admittedly bare and not very festive. Part of it's due to my constant traveling as of late and also since we'll be moving into our new home soon, lugging out the holiday decorations didn't make sense. But I wanted to add a little something to the ...read more
While I'm still partially mourning the last bits of summer (specifically the abundance of late afternoon light), I'm ready for fall. It's my favorite time of year, but with all the joy of the upcoming holidays, it can also provide its fair share of headaches when it comes to ...read more
I typically purchase flowers every week and find the selection at my local farmers' market to be quite sufficient. But after visiting the L.A. Flower Market for the first time, I realized there are a lot of fun options I should be exploring beyond my usual white hydrangeas. ...read more
I find the best DIYs usually end up being the simplest. If it's going to require me to buy out an entire craft store or set aside a full day, I can't commit. This simple rope vase is a chic solution to spicing up an old glass vase. I love how the end result looks expensive and ...read more
Over the years I've acquired quite the glass collection. One of my favorites is a kitschy flamingo set that I always whip out when the weather is hot. They're perfect for making Tom Collins and feel so festive for the summer months. I decided to make a similar set on a budget ...read more