I've always wanted to entertain but never felt like I had the space to accommodate guests. Thankfully my husband and I recently moved into a new place. Now, with the holidays around the corner, my birthday quickly approaching, and an overdue housewarming party all things home entertaining have been on my mind, so I was happy to see this post on elledecor.com. I adore Nate Berkus and I feel like him and I have a lot in common. I'm not the best cook in the kitchen (by any means) but design I can do! Reading Nate's guidelines ... Read more...
Art Comes in Many Forms
I believe I moved to the Peninsula at just the right time. After landing a job in Los Altos and commuting for months I knew it was what I needed to do to stay sane but the thought of never returning to my beloved San Francisco was a hard pill to swallow. Thankfully this "sleepy town" is getting a much needed wake up call! With businesses like the Exploratorium coming soon onto State Street and new boutiques onto Main Street the dynamic of the downtown area is definitely changing. SFMOMA On The Go, recently launched ... Read more...
Stella & Dot: Shop for a Cause
I was so excited when I saw this in my inbox yesterday. Nothing could pull at my heart strings any more than this. As a military wife myself, I feel many people don't give the wives and girlfriends of military men the credit they deserve. It is tough having someone else (and when I say someone else I mean the military) direct your life from where ... Read more...
Weekend Highlight: An Afternoon of Wine Tasting
Yesterday was a gorgeous day to be in Morgan Hill. The weather couldn't have been more perfect for outdoor wine tasting at Clos la Chance. The setting was absolutely beautiful boasting views of the vineyard and pristine golf course below Clos la Chance's winery and tasting room. I got my husband to snap some pics of me with the grape filled vines in the background. It was fun but a little bit of a challenge traipsing through the vineyard in heels. Then we enjoyed some vino with friends! What are some of your ... Read more...
Wedded Bliss // One Year Anniversary
Yesterday was my husband and my one year wedding anniversary. I can't believe that we've been married for a whole year now. So much has happened in this last year I wanted to take a look back at that very special day. Our photographers did such a great job capturing our wedding day it's hard not to feel such joy every time we look at them! photo credit: Studio Lovejoy ... Read more...