My Guide to LA
When I first moved to L.A., my dad bought me a Thomas Guide, which was roughly the size of a dictionary, that was supposed to help me navigate the city. I only used it once, in a state of panic, when...
View ArticleZihuatanejo
Last year, for our one-year anniversary, we went to Riviera Maya. We had such a great time that when the Viceroy in Zihuatanejo invited us down to their resort for a few days, we jumped at the...
View ArticleBest Cupcakes In L.A.
Long before cupcakes ever became a thing, I was hooked. And I'm not talking about just the gourmet iterations of the classic dessert - I'm down with the Hostess variety, the day-old leftovers in...
View ArticleBest Chocolate Chip Cookies in L.A.
For me, it doesn't get better than a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie (I make this recipe nearly every week). I judge every restaurant/cafe/bakery based on the quality of their execution and over...
View ArticlePalm Springs Vintage Shopping
This past weekend, three friends and I piled in the car at 7am on a rainy morning and left for Palm Springs. We were all excited to get out of the city and two hours later, we had escaped much more...
View ArticleSigns of LA
Living in a town that's so car centric, it's easy to speed by and miss some of the aesthetic details and designs that make Los Angeles unique. One of my favorite elements are the signs that adorn...
View ArticleMexican Getaway
For our one-year anniversary, we booked a trip to Riviera Maya, Mexico. I'd been before, but not since eighth grade with my parents, when I listened to the Romeo and Juliet soundtrack repeatedly on my...
View ArticleGuide to L.A.: Favorite Eats
I've lived in L.A. for eight years (which I double-checked by counting on my fingers since it seemed way too long to be correct). In that time, I've eaten at countless restaurants and since I'm often...
View ArticleMalibu Bound
{J.Crew Hat, Ray-Ban Aviators, C&C Tank Top, Three Dots Sweater, Gap Jeans, VPL Booties} A couple of weeks back, we went out to Malibu for the afternoon. It's only about a thirty minute drive from...
View ArticleWashington, D.C.
{The vibrantly-colored trees at the Constitution Gardens} The last time I visited D.C. was in college, when I stayed with friends at Georgetown University. I immediately fell in love with the city -...
View ArticleApple Picking
Ray-Ban Aviators, J.Crew Shirt, J Brand Jeans, Sam Edelman Booties This past Saturday we drove out to Los Rios Rancho for some apple picking and barbecue. The weather cooperated wonderfully - it was...
View ArticleBook Tour
I've been blown away by the response at the first two stops on my book tour in New York and Chicago. There were lines snaking through the entire store and it was quite a surreal experience. My readers...
View Article48 Hours in New York
When I'm in New York, my schedule's what I'd call "chaotically fun." Especially this past Sunday and Monday in particular - I felt like I squeezed in so many different things, which is part of why I...
View ArticleFood for Thought
Despite what I show on my site, my day-to-day eating habits are actually rather bland - cereal, a mid-morning snack of almonds and dried fruit, a sandwich for lunch, and some sort of pasta or fish at...
View ArticleFlorence
{The view of the Ponte Vecchio from our hotel} After we visited Rome and the Tuscan wine country, we drove to Florence (an adventure in itself) and stayed in a boutique hotel near the Ponte Vecchio. I...
View ArticleTuscany
{Eleanor (one of the property's two Shar Peis) at the entrance} Over the past two weeks we visited several cities in Italy and while each had its perks, our stay at the Borgo Santo Pietro in Tuscany...
View ArticleAustin
{Late afternoon swinging - in an Elizabeth and James dress c/o} We've only been in Austin for a couple of days, but we're pretty much ready to move here. We've had fantastic meals (most notably at...
View ArticleFashion Week Recap
{Glittery heels at Rebecca Taylor} This is the longest I've ever stayed in New York. The past twelve days have been a blur, but these photographs help me savor some of the moments that would have...
View ArticleItalian Honeymoon
I can't wait for our wedding. I'm ecstatic just thinking about the whole weekend - arriving in Mill Valley (and staying in a hotel there for the first time), celebrating with our closest family and...
View ArticleL.A. Life: New Stone Age
I love when friends come to visit Los Angeles, since it's such a fun city to host out-of-towners. The weather's consistently reliable, there are tons of fabulous restaurants (whether you're craving...
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