Honestly, I love this time of year. Is there anything better than cuddling up in knit sweaters, soft leggings and shearling everything? Despite the occasional warm winters in California, I manage to find good reason to…
Last week, I was overcome with a sudden desire to dry oranges. I didn’t have an exact plan of action but nevertheless, I went to the grocery store and bought 3 bags of 5lb navel oranges. 15lbs of oranges, folks. I started baking them at 200 degrees, thinking I could shorten the lengthy baking time suggested online. They burned. And although I was actually quite digging the burned “ombré” effect, I wanted that bright, saturated orange hue.
I’m a strong believer that gift presentation is as important as the gift itself. A thoughtfully wrapped gift can actually serve as two presents in one: the actual gift and the anticipation of discovery. With the help of crepe paper master Anandamayi Arnold, I’m pairing the lip balms with crepe paper mistletoes so that after the holidays, your friends and family can hang them up year after year. Pucker up!
It’s always hit or miss with cashmere and the never ending saga of: will it or won’t it pill? I’ve worn my first cashmere sweater from Madewell and happy to report that after multiple wears, no pilling!
Love this wicker tree skirt, which conceals your average plastic tree stand!
Stone and Strand is my go-to for simple, fine gold jewelry, including reasonably priced mini hoops, studs and ear cuffs.
I only recently discovered packing cubes and they have totally changed the way I travel (i.e. I get to pack so much more into a carry on!). I love how you can monogram these – the perfect gift!
This hand knit floral sweater gives me all kinds nostalgic feels. Love!
Each of these stockings are made from antique wool rugs and one of a kind.
This cozy, sherpa jacket is a classic closet staple. Love this one for its shrunken fit.
All the makeup essentials from newly launched, clean beauty line Saie.
These quilted, block print coasters make the perfect stocking stuffers!
This wooden dollhouse, created exclusively for Target in collaboration with Magnolia, is adorable – and it comes with furniture!!
Love these colorful Frida Kahlo ornaments. And so reasonably priced too!
Ariel Gordon’s new Heritage Collection is full of incredible treasures, including this antique rose gold figa charm.
I’m obsessed with these marigold garlands. Perfect for decorating a wedding, baby shower or any party!
Believe the hype. This face moisturizer is the real deal, especially during those dry winter months.
I love these decorative lacquered pots, perfect for make-up brushes, pens and pencils or flowers!
There's something about Janet Hill's illustrations that make me want to dive...
Carmel-by-the-Sea is one of those storybook towns that is almost too charming to be true. Nestled along California’s Monterey Peninsula, Carmel has this otherworldly sensibility enhanced by the English-like, fairy tale cottages, the abundance of…
Stand Studio If you haven’t already stumbled upon Stand Studio in your Instagram feed, I recommend that you become familiar with it – just in time for winter. Founded by Nellie Kamras in 2014, the…
If my fantasy of living in the English countryside (the Cotwolds to...
Exploring India has been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember and recently, more than ever, I’m feeling the most unbearable urge to cross that wish off my list. Suján Rajmahal Palace, which recently underwent the most splendid renovation, is one of umpteen reasons why Jaipur is an absolute must-visit for me.
Self proclaimed world travelers and treasure hunters Jan Swinkers and Aanyoung Yeh founded Doing Goods, a homeware label, after discovering and connecting deeply with a family run business in India. On a mission to make good on the promise of working respectfully in and with the communities they collaborate with, the design duo made plans to build a workshop with that family, from the ground up.
Dutch illustrator Bodil Jane continues to blow me away with her feminine, playful and colorful illustrations. I’ve always loved the way she depicts women – so bold and confident.
I’m revisiting the work of British painter Helen Downie . . . because her work is that good. You might remember the series of mystic illustrations that were commissioned by Gucci’s Alessandro Michele back in…
Gosh, I love fall. Believe it or not, we’re still waiting for that crisp transitional weather here in the Bay Area. With temps still as high as the low 70s, you can only imagine how…
Artist Kathleen Ryan’s life-sized moldy fruit sculptures are made using over 10,000 glass beads, semi-precious stones and pearls, each of which are attached by steel pins into polystyrene foam bases. They also represent a serious,…
Believe it or not, this is the first and only macrame plant...
This summer, I had the opportunity to travel to Italy with Aperol to celebrate 100 years of one of my favorite summer aperitifs in its birthplace of Padova, Italy – just about an hour from…
I recently spotted an XXXXXXL bag in my social media feed and it immediately stopped me in my scroll. I thought the same thing you’re probably thinking right now: WTF?! They’ve gone too far. Thankfully,…
I'm just tickled by Sydney based artist Chloe Joyce's illustrations. Women chilling...
Snakeskin boots are nothing new but man, I'm loving them more than...