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A New Year, A Fresh Start
There is a sense of excitement as the year closes out and we ring in a new year. I always spend the week between Christmas and New Year’s

Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers
In my family, we take stocking stuffers very seriously! I spend the entire year trying to find the perfect little items for each member

Gift Guide: For the Bookworm
In my family, there are always books involved in our gift giving for the holidays.

Gift Guide: For the Locavore
I make an effort to buy locally – not just during the holidays – but all year long.

Gift Guide: For the Foodie
I find one of the easiest types of gifts to find are those meant for the “foodie” in your life. I have quite a few friends and family


Blooms in Season: December
It’s so difficult for me to not say this is one of my favorite blooms in season because each month I almost always want to say this.

Gift Guide: For the Kiddos
Since the holidays are really intended for children, I’m thrilled to now join the category of parent and join in the fun of finding gifts

Gift Guide: For the Guys
We all have a special guy in our lives – whether it’s your hubby, brother, dad, grandpa, or a close friend.


A Treasure too Important to Lose
I am so fortunate to be living in a part of San Francisco that affords me incredible nature walks just paces away from my front door.


Workspace: Tempest Bentley
Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting Marissa Goodman Thieriot. I knew immediately that I wanted to do a workspace post on her incredible

Gift Guide: For the Gals
Today it’s all about the ladies in your life. Sometimes I find shopping for my favorite gals is the hardest shopping of the season.


Holiday Gift Giving: A Year of Firsts
With our family spread across the globe, we often find ourselves on an airplane during the holidays.

Gift Guide: For the Globetrotter
We’re kicking off out 2015 Gift Guides, with one of my favorites – items you’ll be wishing for as you pull out your rolling suitcase


Blooms in Season: November
Setting the table was always my favorite part of the holiday meal when I was a child and it still is. Thanksgiving table centerpiece.


Shop Talk: Jenni Kayne Montecito
A few weeks ago I drove to Santa Barbara with the excuse of needing to pick up a table for one of my clients.


Workspace: Natalie Bowen Designs
Since I branched out on my own, one of my favorite things to do is visit the studios of fellow creatives.


Real Talk, Real Moms: Travel
This month’s “real talk, real moms” topic is all about travel. As you all know, I’m a girl with serious wanderlust – traveling to Istanbul


Blooms in Season: September
One of my favorite things is that we have four distinct seasons to enjoy. I adore the heat and sunshine of summer


Morning Ritual: Enjoying a Cup of Illy
I never really became a coffee drinker, which is surprising since I grew up in a home where both of my parents took coffee drinking


Real Talk, Real Moms: Feeding
When I was asked to be a part of a group of moms to share our personal experiences of becoming a mother – I waved a huge flag saying “YES!”
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