One of the main reasons the husband and I decided on a little vacation in Palm Springs a few weeks ago was to see if it was a place we’d maybe like to buy a home in {read this post to catch up}. And while we were there, I was very much in love with …
The Palm Springs Art Museum
Last Tuesday, the husband and I braved the 122 degree heat and ventured out into the Coachella Valley and landed upon the Palm Springs Art Museum and were happily greeted with a burst of frigid air and smiling faces as we walked through the doors. What a gorgeous space this museum is. There are four …
The Viceroy Hotel Sovereign Villa Suite 105 Palm Springs
We’ve been staying in Sovereign Villa Suite 105 at the Viceroy Palm Springs for the last five days and four nights and honestly, we could move in for the entire Summer and be perfectly content! It’s a 2bedroom/2bathroom little Spanish house with a full kitchen and dining room and extra small reading room or office …
2012. HIGHS & lows. Writing a Book. Pro-blogging.And Finding and Losing myself in the process.
Have you ever “changed” for someone because that’s how you thought they wanted you to be? Well I think I can safely say, that much of my blogging in 2012 reflected just that. It was my first year solely working as a blogger and writer and I’m pretty sure I lost who I was in …
House Hunting: Lake Arrowhead
If you’re following my House Hunting Series, you’ll already know that in our quest to find and buy our dream house, the husband and I have begun looking about an hour or two outside of LA. We really, in our heart of hearts, don’t want to leave LA {A. we both grew up here B. …
House Hunting: A Renovated 60’s Palace in Lake Elsinore
In our quest to find our dream house {Spanish style homes or houses built in the late 50’s-early 60’s}, which are millions of dollars in Los Angeles and under $400K everywhere else in between here and NYC, it seems, the husband and I have begun looking just outside LA to hopefully find something comparable. I …
Summertime & the livin’s easy…
What I’m Wearing * Leaf print full skirt from Forever21 years ago… see it here in 2009* Vintage peachy/rust blouse, tied/knotted… seen here as an overshirt* Panama hat from a little hat shop in Palm Springs … also seen here* Vintage green rhinestone necklace and bracelet* Joseph Mimi rings* Gucci large cat eye sunglasses* Pour …
My Favorite Sun Hat… It’s Topless!
I posted this photo on Instagram earlier and had so many people ask where the hat was from I thought I’d share the info here. I found it in Palm Springs a few weeks ago and it’s the perfect hat for either huge hair that won’t fit under a hat OR for getting natural sun-streaked …
THE Little Black MAXI Dress…
What I’m Wearing* Rachel Pally long cut out maxi dress {also available in red, white, fuchsia}* Vintage snakeskin clutch* Aqua/crystal drop earrings …which I can’t find but these teal/crystal earrings are spectacular!* DVF round sunglasses* Shoes: The highest platforms I own. * Hair: damp/drying… though I wish I would have “done” it, but it was …
Malibu Castle Sherman Oaks Miniature Golf: A Non-Adventure, Adventure
The husband and I returned home from our little Palm Springs vacation last week as restless as two people can be. We went with a decision to make and returned home just as undecided as when we left. We are both fortunate to work from home, however, when your home becomes your workspace, there’s a …
My Favorite LBD… Dressed Up & Casual
What I’m Wearing Simple but dressed up…* Little Black Dress by Mara Hoffman …I found it a few years ago at GILT* Black suede and silver ankle strap heels by Jean-Michel Cazabat – and so comfy* Alexander Wang wristlet {my new favorite “take everywhere” baglet} It was really too hot for extra jewelry or accessories …
Pink and Silver Chanel Nails Tutorial… but I used neon purple instead
A few weeks ago I came across Chanel’s silver and pink 2012 runway nails and thought it was a better {and much easier} way to achieve that neon rimmed nail art manicure that didn’t go over so well — and I couldn’t wait to try it! Luckily I had a fresh pack of metallic silver …
Peach Peplum Top Dressed up & Casual
What I’m Wearing* Peachy pink peplum top with an open back I think I found it on Hautelook* Tibi maxi skirt c/o Shopbop… psst! the maxi skirt is on sale now!* gold cuff choker necklace c/o Belina & gold chain bracelet {it was too hot for lots of jewels}* Charles Jourdan sandals … another gorgeous …
Vacation Had to Get Away
If you follow me on any other social media platform, you may already know that the husband and I are on a little vacation getaway to Palm Springs and we’re staying in a villa at the fabulous Viceroy Hotel. We came not only for a little fun in the sun, but also to check out …