I've always hated the question, "What are your hobbies?" Anytime it comes up, my mind immediately cycles through all of the things I was once interested in, but never followed-through on—playing piano, bee-keeping, knitting, beer-making—and I feel less-than for wasting my ...read more
The first truly beautiful flower arrangement I received upon moving to L.A. was one of Eric's. He’s known for classic flower arrangements and, in particular, his signature bouquet of roses. I’ve long-admired him and his beautiful designs, so I jumped at the opportunity to share ...read more
The only thing I love more than decorating for the core holidays is a good, classy DIY that’s easy to make but will totally still impress your friends. You know, not too much to ask for right? While they’re not always easy to come by, this DIY Halloween cloche centerpiece is ...read more
Who’s ready to bring on the fall weather?! I swear every time summer even hints at being over, it’s like I become a cool weather addict—hence this DIY Fall wreath that will absolutely be making a statement on my front door this season. On the other side of things, any time ...read more
Nothing says “boutique vacation” quite like coming home to open your door with a DIY leather motel keychain, am I right?! Okay, okay so maybe a welcome cocktail or chilled eucalyptus washcloth would give you a better vacation effect, but until your S.O. gets on board with the ...read more
If there’s one thing you can never have enough of (especially when it comes to decor and mixing things up), it’s wall art. Never underestimate the power of new art to transform a space, my friends! On top of that, when it comes to DIY versions, you can customize it to ...read more
Terracotta is like the kid who came back after middle school summer break as a whole new person. All of a sudden, (she's?) it's everywhere, looking good, and you’re loving it. Or maybe I should just speak for myself here? Totally not weird or anything... Either way, these DIY ...read more
Six months ago, we used BEHR® paint to create a signature wall in our office. It was one of the first design decisions we made (we barely had any furniture at that point, compared to now) and the on-brand, playful hue really helped the space feel like our own. Our home, on the ...read more
We've had the same Christmas decorations for years, and while I love the nostalgia invoked by ornaments we've had since the first Christmas G and I spent together, I try each year to add something homemade, to keep things from feeling stale. When Leslie returned from her ...read more
I love the idea of having casual napkin rings for everyday use. Whether a friend drops in with pizza or G makes his famous spaghetti and meatballs, it can make an informal dinner seem slightly more special. Read on below to see how I made these faux marble napkin rings. Items ...read more
Outdoor entertaining should be simple, casual and convenient, so I made little sets of ombré-painted utensils wrapped in napkins (that I keep corralled in a basket in the kitchen) so I can easily grab them when we're eating dinner outside or to a picnic at the park. It's one ...read more
Last week I shared how I had taken a calligraphy class in third grade and while I remember virtually nothing from the course, I've always had an affinity for hand writing. When I posted this note I left on G's computer (we're not an overly mushy couple, but I'd been a monster ...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
With warmer weather right around the corner, I've been obsessing over the fun, kitschy sandals that are available right now (Miu Miu makes my favorites). They're the perfect thing to offset a ripped pair of vintage cut-offs and would be ideal for the seasonal of music festivals ...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