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Can you believe next Thursday is the Fourth of July? June has flown by and July is about to land with a giant “BOOM!” We’re spending the holiday’s afternoon at our friend’s home, enjoying the amazing bounties from her garden and farm. I’m really looking forward to the visit; soaking up country-life and catching-up with friends while the boys run wild […]

The Mermaid loves the water. Her ideal day is spent at the water’s edge and comes back completely energized. Her joy comes from watching her family enjoying the surf, exploring the surrounding tide pools and building castles in the sand. Does your mom like the surf and sun? How are you planning to celebrate the day with her? {beach […]

The big day finally arrives. As you can tell she is long and lean. She’s a true definition of a galley kitchen. Sam and his crew did an amazing job using every ounce of space without making it feel overcrowded or like the upper cabinets were skyscrapers. Both of the above “before” pictures were taken when we first moved […]

Over the past year I have looked at this New Year’s Eve party photo countless times. It has given me an endless amount of inspiration. It gracefully exclaims “party here!” without a giant, flashing neon-lit sign pointing to it. Fun and elegance are perfectly mixed together. It might serve as a terrific creative spark for your own New Year Eve’s bash. Super easy […]

Need some ideas for doing good this holiday season through your gifts? Check out these non-profits and partnerships to help jumpstart your charity giving this holiday season. Want to take it step further? Make a contribution to the receiver’s favorite cause in their name and tuck a card in the stocking letting them know of the love shared. Hoodie for […]

This morning I woke up feeling like I was not only hit by a mack truck but the entire 405 morning commute. I really dislike being sick but sometimes the littlest things help me rally and recover like a cozy sweater, hot bowl of soup, and great movie. By the way, how great would it be to […]