Follow me on Instagram to see these in real time. Come back here every Sunday for all the details. Saturday’s are for lounging on the patio… these two are growing up too fast! They are 19 weeks old today. My Farmer’s Market Friday outfit… vintage ’90s dress, plaid flannel, black Birkenstocks… #thatsSo90s and I’m in …
by guest writer Patty Joy My husband and I were recently invited to an upscale steak house for dinner. An evening with wonderful friends & delicious cuisine sounded like a dream. We indulged in rich & impeccably cooked food. As we finished the meal & reminisced over all the exquisite flavors, it was the simple …
Other than the Reading Room, which is more of a makeshift guest room, we have two actual dedicated rooms for guests. The Beachy Blue guest room was one of the first rooms I finished decorating in the entire house but there’s one final room {shown above} at the very end of the Long Slanted Hallway …
by guest contributor Alison Brown I am always looking for ways to heal my family’s various ailments with natural remedies that aren’t harmful to our bodies and/or loaded with tons of chemicals that cause side effects. I started by using homeopathy when my son was born. Then I stumbled upon essential oils and was so …
What I’m Wearing… * Black skinny jeans by Henry & Belle {see them also here with a different black sweater ;} * DIY Black Open Back Sweater * Cava ankle strap flats by Matt Bernson {also seen here with a dress} * Thick burgundy frames by Marc Jacobs Sunglasses * Miss Vara Bow Mini Bag …
Let’s face it, fugly sandals are hot for Summer 2014 (and now in 2020!). From chunky “pool” sandals and Birkenstocks, to Frankenstein flatforms, sport sandals and even fugly sporty slides, these “normcore” foot strap-ons are everywhere right now, and I can’t say that my feet are too upset about it. Why? Because they’re ridiculously comfortable …
What I’m Wearing… * Blue and white striped tank by C&C California * Distressed boyfriend jeans by AG Adriano Goldshmied * Long oversized cardigan by Three Dots * Gold aviator sunglasses by Maui Jim * Slip on sneakers by Crocs {last year} * Navy mini Pashli bag by 3.1 Phillip Lim This was actually a …
Follow me on Instagram to see these in real time. Come back here every Sunday for all the details. Sleepy Sunday Selfie… the doggies like to lay on my neck and each tries to get closer than the other before they both fall back to sleep in the wee early mornings and let me fall …
* Swimwear that suits [Infographic] by the team at Hot Beauty Health Trying on bathing suits is never fun. No matter how great we feel about the current state of our body, health, fitness levels, etc., overhead dressing room lights will strip that from us the minute we try on the first suit {no pun …
by guest contributor Patty Joy Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner, so that means entertaining is most likely on your list of things to do. And whether you are a guest or the host, this salad is sure to impress. While I am someone who loves everything and anything fancy, my gatherings are …
What I’m Wearing… * Vintage black slip dress * Aloha lace crop top by Lovers and Friends * Hunter cross body bag by Linea Pelle * Pyramid necklace by House of Harlow 1960 * Random leather bracelets and DIY Leather Lanyard Bracelet * Avarcas pons leather sandals * Thick burgundy frames by Marc Jacobs Sunglasses …
In my quest to eat not none, but considerably less sugar, I find myself needing alternatives to my favorite sugary go-to treats, like ice cream, chocolate, and cookies — because I have such a sweet tooth, I can’t bear to go without. My black bean brownies are an insanely great alternative, because they literally taste …
Inspired by Audrey Hepburn’s adorable sleep mask in the movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s {which I wanted to DIY the first time I ever saw the movie in my late teens}, I created this simple but sweet shimmery closed eye and eyelashes manicure and I’m in love. I have to admit, it’s cuter in person and …
A few months ago I stumbled upon a loose, oversized open back sweater with bows tied down the back and promptly put it on DIY to-do list… I saved it on my desktop for months but of course I can’t find the photo anywhere now and wonder why I didn’t add it to my DIY …
Follow me on Instagram to see these in real time. Come back here every Sunday for all the details. Breakfast and going over final landscaping plans Saturday morning = happiness {I’m GIDDY about this} – West Elm dotted mug & Paula Deen bowl Puppies laying in the sun under my stool at the kitchen counter. …
