Established California

Be established. Love life. Live California. That’s the motto from the girls over at Established California .  I was lucky to be asked to join their team as the ‘party contributor’ for the next couple of months and share my love of DIY parties that are simple and budget friendly too!  My first post will be up next

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HalloDISNEY!!!

The happiest place on earth just turned a little spookier this month!  My sister, the kids, and my little cousins all went to Disneyland to celebrate Halloween last night.  This is the best place to go “trick-or-treating” because the amount of candy and treats they give you is ridiculous!! BAGS and BAGS and BAGS of

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It’s the LAW!

Last night we celebrated our dear friend Laura’s birthday at a restaurant in DTLA called The Stocking Frame.  It’s a cute, open space with brick walls and twinkling lights.  It’s great for larger parties and bigger events.  I only took a couple of pictures of the food from last night because we ate it as soon

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Target Style

Target does it again!!! I always have a game plan when I get to Target but somehow it never turns out the way it was suppose to be!  I even have a list in my hand but then something happens…my cart starts pulling me towards the home section, then onto some school supplies, and then right into

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Portland in LA!

Welcome to LA!  Portland has given us two great things to enjoy: Stumptown Coffee and Salt and Straw. You’ve heard all about the infamous coffee from Portland and now you see them everywhere in LA.  We’re lucky to live super close to Stumptown Coffee so we can get a cup or two anytime!  Then over

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Fall Favorites

Living in LA, we really don’t feel any change in seasons since the sun shines for almost 365 days out of the year.  I’m not complaining- but I’m ready to say good bye to summer and bring on the layering for fall! I love any type of button up shirt and recently I’ve noticed in the kids’ section

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Chalktacular!!

I have to admit that my friends are pretty talented!  From owning a bakery, a restaurant, a pet grooming shop, and now on the list…making custom chalkboards!  WHAT?!?! I wish I could just whip something up and create a chalkboard too! But luckily I can just text or call Jenn and she’ll come over and start sketching

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Hello Darling= Hello FALL!

The weekend had perfect weather for layering and reminded everyone to welcome today as the first day of Fall!         top Splendid (similar), sweater Nordstrom (similar), jeans Topshop, sandals Joie (similar), bag Vintage Gucci, sunglasses Raybans, braided hair ties Jcrew    

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Pasadena

This weekend we decided to explore Pasadena and check out a couple of places on my to do list!  First stop was Mother Moo Creamery in Sierra Madre.  You know how much I LOVE ice cream, and some of my friends have compared this creamery to Carmela’s- so we decided to give it a try and see

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Getting Ready for School

Here are some more “back to school” basics with easy pieces to wear on the job or to class.  You can totally dress it up and add some cute heels or just be comfy and throw some sneakers on- but whichever way you choose, you can’t go wrong!     shirt Brooks Brothers, jacket Jcrew (similar), jeans Rag and Bone, shoes Converse, bag Louis

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