Posts Labeled: the essentials
24

May
Happy Memorial Day!

 

Happy long weekend!  It’s been a long time since we’ve had one of these, right?  I have been In Georgia since Tuesday working on an interior design project– something a little different and I am loving it!  You can watch the back story here and the big reveal next week!  While I will be working through Saturday and Sunday, I will make it home just in time to enjoy the holiday Monday and get back to work in LA … +more

17

May
Weekend Style

Happy weekend, friends!  I am in Phoenix today for a really fun (and toasty!) shoot, but I am counting down the minutes until I’m back in LA tomorrow.  Aaron has been traveling for the last two and a half weeks straight and finally gets back this morning– when I am in Phoenix!  Two ships passing in the night, right?  I am looking forward to a relaxing weekend of spending some time, just the two of us.  What are your plans? … +more

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07

May
8 Things I Learned from My Mom…

I am heading back to Austin tomorrow for my sister’s graduation, which just so happens to coincide with Mother’s Day weekend!  Sunday both of my sisters and I are planning on spending the day by the pool with mom and enjoying shrimp and scallops on the grill– sounds like a dream Sunday to me!  If you’re still looking for a mother’s day gift, below are my favorite pieces from some of my favorite online shops!

First, though, here are 8 things +more

03

May
What To Listen To Now

I don’t know if all of you are aware, but we are supposed to hit 95 degrees in LA!  Yowzas!  Summer is definitely upon us and our resident musical genius, Matt Mugford is here just in time to drop some summer jams.  Aaron is in London so I am going to be spending most of the weekend getting ahead on work in order to make up for my quick jaunt to Austin next week.  (Can’t wait!)  Come tomorrow afternoon, though, … +more

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29

Apr
Best of Beauty

I’m not going to lie, this was some of the most gratifying research I have ever done!  My usual beauty regimen is pretty simple, and I don’t often take the time for at-home treatments or masks.  However, all of my traveling in March, combined with this dry weather has had my skin feeling rather parched! After a trip to Sephora and Barneys, I decided to put their recommendations to the test.  The conclusion?  There are some really amazing products out … +more

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26

Apr
5 Under $25

Happy Friday!  I couldn’t be more glad that the weekend is upon us.  Aaron is going to be working most of this weekend, so I am making plans to indulge in a new book and take advantage of the 80 degree weather.  (Sorry, babe!)  What are all of you up to this weekend?  If your plans include some fun in the sun, it might be a good time to pick up a summer hat.  I never spend very much on … +more

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24

Apr
Throwing in the Towel

Hi friends!  How are your weeks thus far?  After spending the last two weeks prepping and styling a job, this week I have some major catching up to do!  One thing I did manage to accomplish first thing this week was booking our first summer vacation of the season!  We rented a house in St. Thomas with a few other friends and will be spending a week pool side, gazing out at the clear, blue Caribbean Sea… Eeek!  I can … +more

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15

Apr
BHLDN Giveaway!

Happy Monday!  How were your weekends?  I spent Saturday morning at Flywheel spinning for my good friend’s non-profit, AdoptTogether.  Sunday included some very enjoyable research for a new interior design project that I just signed on for and now couldn’t be more excited about it!  This week is going to be jam-packed, so I figured we might as well start it out with a bang and big BHLDN giveaway!  If you’re not familiar, BHLDN, is the two-year-old sister brand of … +more

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