It’s finally getting warm enough to peel off my layers of sweaters and thermals and coats and socks and show some skin for the end of Spring and this coming SUMMER, YAY! So I’ve been stocking up on cute stuff {and dusting off some old stuff too} that I’m just dying to wear now that …
Meet New Baby Dominic…
Please welcome to the world Dominic Dante Tintari, the littlest Tintari, brother to my husband and brother in law, to me. He’s just the sweetest thing on the planet… born on Saturday, April 20th at about 3:30pm {I think}. His mama, Natalie had a wonderful home birth in water, without doctors or drugs, like a …
My InstaLife Recap : Week 4/8-4/20 in Photos
We’re driving home to LA on Sunday to meet my husband’s new baby brother {my new brother in law} who was born yesterday at home, in the tub, like a BOSS… Follow me on Instagram to see baby pics later today 🙂 We’re so excited to meet the littlest man!   1. LeRoy’s been extra special …
Lake House Update: Exterior | Before & After
When we were looking at houses to buy up here in Lake Arrowhead, the house we actually bought was very low on my list of homes to see due to the exterior photos in the real estate listing. I didn’t like it at all, and in fact, almost skipped it entirely. But as soon as …
Why Do Dolls Need Makeup When They’re Already Pretty Without It? Why Do Dolls Need Makeup? Period.
After photographing various doll faces, artist and conceptualist Nickolay Lamm worked with Nikolett Mérész to help remove their makeup, digitally stripping them down to look as natural as possible and the results were breathtaking… As guessed, the dolls were already pretty without makeup, begging the question, why do toy manufacturers find it necessary to add …
I found the heart of a lion in the belly of the beast…
What I’m Wearing… * Vintage {thrifted} camo army jacket {seen once here}* Old oversized gray T worn over peachy pink silk tank by Miguelina {last seen here} * NEW FAVORITE SKINNY JEANS: Le Skinny Jeans by FRAME Denim* Gold pyramid necklace by House of Harlow 1960 {some of my favorite necklaces are HoH}* 3.1 Phillip …
Beauty is Not Everything, How we Perceive Ourselves Is
On average, I walk around thinking and feeling ugly, not monstrous, but less than average, and nowhere near beautiful. Now that I’m in my late 30’s, where the lines on my face are quickly becoming landmarks, my inner perception of my outward beauty is even less optimistic than it was five years ago. And on …
How to Replant, Repot, and Regrow Orchids
A few months ago I found these pretty raised square serving bowls and thought they’d make a perfect home to a few of my already regrowing orchids. I used to keep all my orchids in their original pots, planted in their original plastic casing and was a bit afraid that if I replanted them, they’d …
Chatting Red Carpet Style with Designer Karen Zambos for Tide
A few weeks ago I made my first trip down the snowy mountain, back to sunny Los Angeles, to meet up with designer Karen Zambos. We met at her amazing design studio downtown in the Fashion District to chat about her newest collections and red carpet style. What’s incredibly awesome about getting to interview Karen …
I’m Terrified of Botox & Fillers, but I Totally Want to do it!
As I near my 37th birthday, I’m noticing my fine lines becoming deeper crevices by the day, and they’ve got me thinking more about injectables. I daydream about filling my forehead lines up with Botox and making them disappear, but the thought that follows is one of terror… so I’m looking for a little feedback …
DIY Ideas // Glass Test Tube Chandeliers by Pani Jurek
I just recently stumbled upon these really cool Test Tube Chandeliers inspired by Polish scientist Marie Sklodowska Curie and designed by Pani Jurek, with one and two rows of test tubes. So clever! They’re really so pretty the way the little bottles each hang suspended from the base… and imagine all the fun stuff you …
Eyeshadow French Tips with DIY glitter nail polish
The glitter nail polish I made last week has recently become a favorite. Yeah, I say that with each manicure I do, but this one has stayed on like nobody’s business, with very little chipping. I’m sure it has something to do with the fact that I used a base coat, but who knows. About …
Music Festival Beauty Survival Guide {& What to Bring}
We all want to look cute, but with everyone talking about what to wear to the upcoming music festivals {like Coachella that’s happening this weekend!}, I thought it would be nice to know what beauty essentials to take. Because “cute” doesn’t stop at your neck and being prepared to weather a weekend without proper restrooms …
Music Festival Mainstream: 60’s Flower Child meets 70’s Bohemian meets 90’s Grunge… and I’m in love.
The only time I really find myself wishing I were younger, is when I feel too old to wear certain styles. Yes I was part of the original 90’s grunge era, and it was fun, but this new grungy style mix, and what I’m referring to as Music Festival Mainstream: 60’s Flower Child meets 70’s …
DIY Rope Pendant Lamp / How-to Disguise Old {Ugly} Ceiling Fixtures
I’m in the middle of renovating one of our guest rooms {which I’m excited to share with you very soon} and needed a new ceiling fixture to replace the standard gold and glass “boob” which reside in almost all of our upstairs bedrooms. But 1. I needed it FAST and 2. I didn’t want to …