Living apart from my family doesn't get easier the older I get. I miss a lot from my parents' house and many of those memories are centered around food. Entertaining was a big part of my life growing up, so building that tradition for our family and friends helps maintain a ...read more
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
Our converted garage has served several purposes over the past three years, from storage space, to a small office, back to a storage space and finally into a dedicated guest house. We have an extra bedroom in the house, but it's right next to Sloan's nursery, which isn't ideal, ...read more
Halloween kind of snuck up on me this year. Though we've had our costumes planned for a while now, the intense heat we've been experiencing has made it hard to embrace up until recently. Here's a glimpse at how I've been decorating around the house.P.S. If you're in need of ...read more
By the time I got out of college, I'd amassed a large assortment of mismatched coffee mugs, a rusted kettle and one stained tea strainer. And as much as I tried to convince myself that a latte at home was just as appealing as one at a cute coffee shop, it was far from the case. ...read more
We've had quite a few people stay with us since Sloan was born and I always want our guests to be as comfortable in our home as they are in theirs. Whether you have a separate room for your guests or they're crashing on the couch, here are the things I've learned that make for ...read more
Wedding planning can be stressful, so when the contracts, color palettes and seating plans were done, I thought our registry was going to be a breeze. But narrowing down the things we thought we needed, let alone deciding on where to actually register, seemed more like a chore, ...read more
The best part of our house is the fact that it's situated in a neighborhood that goes all out for Halloween. I'm getting into the swing of things with eerie props (instead of the standard orange and black fare) and am really enjoying the process of decorating the inside and ...read more
When we first walked through our place at the Open House, I knew it was the one. Even if each room wasn't decorated or designed exactly to our liking, I could envision how it would look with a few coats of paint and our own furniture. The one area though, that was hardest for ...read more
When we moved into our place, the one area I really couldn't wait to re-do was the powder room. It's a tiny L-shaped space, which had been painted in a two-tone palette, featuring an eclectic sink and a beaded light fixture. I knew I wanted to wallpaper the room and though we ...read more
I'm thrilled to share photographs of our newly finished kitchen (you can see more before/in-progress shots here). It came together exactly to our liking and we couldn't be happier with the results. It's all thanks to our interior designer, Amber Lewis. A mutual friend ...read more
In the eight years I've been in L.A., I've lived in four different apartments. There was the sun-filled spot I shared on Beverly Glen, a charming place plunked on one of the busiest streets in the city. I moved out after a few months, anxious to have my own space, no matter the ...read more
Flea markets can be overwhelming, but amidst all of the random objects and questionable smells, you can find some really special pieces. This past weekend I found this vintage gazelle bust and couldn't wait to get it home (it was well worth the long trek to my car where I ...read more
I feel like I'm at a slightly awkward age for art. I'm far from my college days when I was happy to tape just about anything to my walls, but I also can't waltz into a gallery to find a snazzy piece for my entryway. Though I've yet to even determine the type or genre of art I'm ...read more
As a longtime fan of Style Me Pretty, I was thrilled when they asked me to be part of their "Behind the Blog" series on their new interior-focused site. Here are just a few of the photographs from the shoot, but you can check out the entire feature here! All ...read more
We've had our coffee table (first seen here ) for a while now, but it wasn't until recently that I finally got around to styling it. At times I had it completely empty, but when a table's not comfortable enough to put your feet up [note to self: don't make that mistake again], ...read more
When I lived by myself, I rarely entertained. I kept one dusty bottle of vodka on hand, in case guests dropped by unexpectedly, but that was it. I was intimidated by the process of having a fully stocked bar since I didn't know exactly what I needed, but I also loved the idea ...read more
After our rather hurried attempt to purchase bedding this past weekend, it got me thinking about the general guidelines I follow when it comes to creating a tranquil sleeping space. My bedroom is one of my favorite spots - the windows open up to a sea of red bougainvillea, it's ...read more
I'm a firm believer that bedrooms should be simple and serene. Ours doesn't have a TV (though watching movies in a hotel bed is one of my favorite things ever ), the walls are Benjamin Moore's "Pelican Gray," our bedding is all white (available here ), and we try to keep our ...read more
One week from today (December 15th), I'll be co-hosting an event at the new West Elm store on Beverly Blvd. The space is gorgeous (the layout was done by Thomas O'Brien) and in addition to cocktails and canap?s, there will be a 20% discount that night (with a portion of the ...read more
On a rainy day a few weeks back, I decided to change around the entire layout of our living room. The room itself is rather awkward - it's long and narrow, and our old setup only made it feel more cramped. I rotated the seating area, moved the TV from over the mantle to the ...read more
One of my favorite pastimes is rearranging furniture (apparently many of you feel the same, according to Twitter). It requires little effort, but yields such rewarding results (and makes me feel almost Herculean; moving around sofas, large tables, and chairs). My office ...read more
{Floating vase (tutorial here): perfect for kittens that love flowers} Since I've shown glimpses of nearly all of the rooms in my place (like my closet, guest room, office and living room), I decided to snap a few photographs of my kitchen yesterday before preparing dinner. I ...read more
A few months back I bought this bar cart at the Rose Bowl Flea Market. It was absurdly cheap ($25!) and I intended to use it in our dining room. The very next weekend though, I found an even better option (which you can see here), so this one was stored in the garage. Yesterday ...read more