G left on Wednesday for a six-day-long bike trip in Vermont with friends so I'm holding down the fort in L.A. Though I'd been away for lengthy work trips to New York in the past, G would always meet me there halfway through, so we wouldn't be apart for as long. Over dinner on ...read more
I've written before about how starting the week off on the right foot can completely change the course of the rest of the week, and I was reminded of it again this past Sunday when I hosted a small Emmy's party. Even though I stayed up far too late, we had such a good time that ...read more
Since it was Sloan's second week back at school, I suppose it's no surprise that the whole family now has a cold. It was a nice, mellow week though, with a birthday celebration for G at an Italian restaurant in Venice (Felix), much more progress on our office (shelving units are ...read more
This week was a blur of meetings and events—Sloan started school again on Tuesday, then I spent two days straight making final selections for the holiday collection of products on the Shop (which I can't wait for you to see!), interviewed candidates for our Associate Editor ...read more
If you subscribe to our emails, you already know we've been doing things a little differently lately by listing off our weekly top three 'Highs' and 'Lows.' I first heard about this idea from my friends Tony and Marta (you may remember them from this post!), who love to ask that ...read more
My sleep schedule is highly influenced by my stress, which probably explains why the past few weeks haven't been that restful. Between recent news and the office move, I've felt out of sorts. While we technically moved everything in a couple of weeks ago, several things were out ...read more
I feel like I've been playing catch-up since we returned from our trip on Sunday evening. I didn't have the chance to get things settled like I normally do - and without time to do laundry, clean the house, buy groceries, etc. I've felt slightly behind all week. But instead of ...read more
Tomorrow we're heading to San Diego for a quick family getaway. Since G and I went to Japan in the spring, we've decided to limit our summer travel to quick trips to nearby places. It will be nice to get out of the city since even one night away can help hit the reset button. I ...read more
As I'm sure you all know, a lot of things go on behind the scenes that I'm not fully able to share here until they happen, which is why I've been bursting at the seams to share this news with you—we just signed the lease for a new office! While I loved our last space (which was ...read more
Most weeks, I fall into Friday evenings with open arms, so it's pretty rare that I think, "Is it already the weekend?" This week, I could have used five more days to get through shot lists, merchandising meetings, and new content for the blog. On the one hand, I felt incredibly ...read more
Sloan started school this week and the transition to this new step was both rewarding and challenging. While she'll still be at the same place where she had her weekly toddler classes, she's now a full-time student from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every weekday. While I can't quite pinpoint ...read more
Our trip up to Marin this past week was our best yet. Usually when we go to stay with my parents, we use it as an excuse to unwind and basically make no plans for our entire stay. But this time, we approached it differently and every day was packed without being overwhelming—a ...read more
Since Independence Day falls on a Tuesday this year, our team is taking Monday off as well, for an extra-long weekend. We're leaving tomorrow for Mill Valley to visit my family and for my cousin's engagement party (which we're throwing at my parents' house) as well as my ...read more
Now that summer is in full swing, we're trying to take advantage of the warm weather by staying outside as much as possible. This weekend we're hosting friends for a homemade pizza and blind rosé tasting party—I just discovered this bottle and have deemed it my new go-to. It's as ...read more
One of my favorite weekly traditions is walking to our local farmers' market on Sunday. Most weeks, we'll make something special for breakfast like pancakes, then get Sloan settled into her stroller, and grab a coffee on our way. The market is small enough that we've memorized ...read more
This week started off with a bang—I had some exciting and productive meetings, shot a video tutorial you've all been requesting for a while now (any guesses?), launched some of my favorite new loungewear in the Shop, and did a really fun Instagram Live video on "travel" with ...read more
It's been two weeks since our new employees, Hannah and Alex, joined our team and it's been so fun getting to know them. They both started on the same day and have been in the thick of things since day one, working on a huge beach-themed photoshoot for the shop, expanding our ...read more
Even though it's been years since I was in college and Sloan's still too young to be on a regular school schedule, this week really felt like the first week of "summer break." We made the point of ending work early one afternoon to sit outside by our fire pit and enjoy the ...read more
Last Sunday, before I had a chance to fully unpack from Japan, let alone recover from jet lag, I left for a quick work trip to New York. Since I arrived in the afternoon on Sunday, I took full advantage of the free time to unwind in my hotel room with a magazine and a glass of ...read more
One of my favorite things about coming back from vacation is reliving the memories. In the case of Japan, it was especially fun to reminisce while unpacking the cute souvenirs we purchased. G and I both designated our carry-ons for bringing home tons of snacks, candy, and ...read more
It's hard to believe that G and I are already at the end of our Japan trip—we get back tomorrow! It's been a whirlwind and I'll share the details as soon as we're home (and adjusted to the time zone), but it's been a magical trip, thanks largely to the countless recommendations ...read more
If you're reading this, we're already in Japan. (That reminds me of one my favorite lines/moments from Old School, a film which Alina and I are always amusedly horrified to realize Leslie was too young to catch the fever hype over). Next week, we'll be exploring one of the most ...read more
Thank you for all your recommendations and sweet notes about Japan this week. I can't believe in less than a week we'll be in Tokyo. We're pushing through the final stretch of work and logistics right now, so the surreality of it hasn't quite set in, but I'm getting more excited ...read more
