My friend Brittany gave me How to be Parisian Wherever You Are: Love Style, and Bad Habits by Anne Berest, Audrey Diwan, Caroline de Maigret and Sophie Mas for my birthday a couple of years ago. When I finally got…
Columbus Cottage
Sara and I met through a mutual friend 19 years ago when we both lived in Los Angeles. We liked many of the same things – music, movies, and little known pop culture facts. We also loved to shop for…
Travel: One Fine Day in New York City
I wish I could say recently, but it’s been quite a few months now, I spent a week working in NYC. I lived there for two years, a million years ago, and I haven’t been back in 12 years. I…
Travel: An Aulani Vacation
Last fall, we headed to Oahu, Hawaii to Aulani in Ko’Olina. The reason we chose Aulani is because my daughter and I love Disney, but also because we know that the Disney resorts cater to families. In fact, the biggest…
Girls Bedroom Makeover
The credit for this girl’s room makeover really goes to my 8-year-old daughter. I let her make the bulk of the decisions for her new room after she decided pink was no longer a suitable color for her bedroom. That…
Last Minute Halloween Ideas
Are you still looking for a Halloween costume, or planning a Halloween party with only 4 days left until Halloween? If so, you may be looking for inspiration for games, decor or costumes, so here are a few quick and…
Break out the Fancy
This post originally appeared on Capture Sunshine in November 2014. Last week, we ran out of adult {boring, beige and linen} placemats at dinner. My daughter, who has decided she no longer wants to use kid placemats {fun, plastic and Disney)…