I know that for many, a big house with a big yard is the dream. But after living in all sorts of accommodations from houses to dorm rooms to apartments, I’ve found that I actually flourish in a small space. It forces me to have a place for everything – and to keep everything in […]
When a friend tipped us off on Sarah Contrucci Smith’s online textile shop, Ara Collective, we couldn’t get over the gorgeous indigo and white pillows, rugs, and bags. And the blue icing on the cake? Sarah’s company is socially responsible, and by that we mean they pay their artisans above fair trade wages to produce beautiful textiles from […]
Have you ever looked back on a breakup years later and thought to yourself, “you know, some of that might have actually been my fault, too”? …yeah, me neither. (Just kidding.) But in all seriousness, it’s incredibly common for relationships and marriages between well-meaning people to suffer from passion-fueled miscommunication. And when you’re in the […]
Now that the holidays are under our belts, it’s officially acceptable to start dreaming of al fresco entertaining with light, fresh flavors and the sun on our shoulders. To celebrate the first hints of spring, we teamed up with our friends at kate spade new york for a fresh and flirty brunch in my garden — thanks […]
How do you guys feel about PDA? I’m not personally one to put it all out there when it comes to my love life, but when I spot another obviously in-love couple who can’t keep their hands to themselves, it’s kind of sweet. Up to a point, of course. Valentine’s Day is the one exception […]
Most of the time I want my home to be a place where I can relax and recharge from my day, but on the occasion that I host a dinner party or drinks I want the mood to be the complete opposite – spirited with a sense of excitement! Since I live in a loft that’s asking a […]
As someone who loves Love, making romantic plans for V-Day is always a favorite activity of mine. But what to get the Valentine who seemingly has everything? Especially since the perfect gift for this occasion should be thoughtful, not overly extravagant, and something the recipient wouldn’t normally buy for themselves. I’ve been hunting down the most beautiful tokens […]
If you happened to catch our wellness makeover announcement earlier this month, then you already know we’re excited to approach 2016 with an overall focus on health and well-being. Taking a deeper look at our current content, we felt there was an important piece of overall wellness that was lacking: that of dating, love, and […]
Close your eyes (figuratively speaking, of course, since you need to keep reading to complete the exercise) and imagine your dream house. I don’t mean the one that you pinned this morning with the great sofa, or the one you drove past last week with an amazing wrap-around porch… I mean the one that’s perfect […]
Aside from being the first day back in the office in 2016, it’s an especially exciting day around here: our team has been working on a few big updates, and we’re pretty thrilled to finally share what’s new. But first, some background. For the past year or so, I’ve been pushing myself to step back and take a […]
When Rifle Paper Co. throws a holiday party, you want to be on that invite list. Creative power couple Anna and Nathan Bond have spent the last seven years quietly building an illustrated empire, and this season they celebrated with an epic holiday party for their talented team. Based on Anna’s simple, playful illustrations, Rifle Paper’s […]
Whether you’re a “morning person” or not, we think you’re going to love our new series featuring insanely cool girls like Kristen Lee Cole. In Getting Dressed With, we’ll be taking an intimate peek into the morning routines of our favorite stylish friends and getting the inside scoop on their favorite products, accessories, and morning […]