fall is officially here – it feels good to be back at home after being away for two weeks. i’ve missed the cool la temperatures, but this morning i think i felt the cool fall crisp air and it was…
Archives for 2013
Coconut Banana Chocolate Chip
okay, i don’t want to say this too loud but i think i’m ready for fall… or at least the 75º perfect la weather i remember. i spent a week in atlanta with old friends and celebrating my friends wedding,…
Nate Berkus for Target + $100 giveaway to Target!
earlier this year i had the privilege of getting a sneak peak at nate berkus’s fall collection at target which arrives in stores next week! so many beautiful additions that i can’t wait to add to my home. i’m excited…
Papaya Salad
im off to atlanta to celebrate a friends wedding and then vegas for work, it feels as though i haven’t been on the road much but when i am its constantly back to back! last week i shared this papaya…
Peach Lime Mint Fruit Roll
labor day has passed and they say that summer is ending, but really la has been the hottest all summer the last week. i just sit at home and sweat… literally. it’s so hot i’ve been sleeping with an ice…
Brika + {$100 Giveaway!}
have you guys heard of brika? it is a curated online shop featuring talented designers and makers of beautiful things from all over the us. things like accessories, baby, and home decor. i think what sets brika apart from the…
Almond | Newport Beach, Orange County
Heirloom Tomato and Stone Fruit Salad + {$50 Giveaway to Whole Foods Market!}
i love heirloom tomatoes and stone fruits. anytime i am dining out and those items are on the menu together i am all over it! i put together this heirloom tomato and stone fruit salad inspired by some of my…
Yoki Shop | Newport Beach, Orange County
i recently visited yoki shop *thanks to devon for the tip!* in newport beach – as described on their site “yoki shop is a place where shopping is not the only objective. it is a shop where just looking and…
Sugarbird Sweets
last month i had the pleasure of photographing for kei okumura of sugarbird sweets, talk about fun and tasty! kei recently moved into a new kitchen and their new space is beautiful, filled with gorgeous light. i got some behind…
Let’s Build a Farm Together
today i want to share a personal project that’s close to me – over a year ago, i signed up to receive an email newsletter from a new local farm called primal pastures, they were a small farm with free-range…
Summer Vegetable ‘Ceviche’
i’ve been a bit lazy lately to cook lunch plus it gets warm in my apartment these days and the thought of turning on the stove or oven, make me want to melt. i saw this vegetable ceviche in the…