As your dermatologist or mom will tell you....stay out of the sun! Lather on the sunscreen, stay under the umbrella, and if you are out and about, wear a hat.
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27 one pieces 2017
One pieces are here to stay. No longer frumpy mom bathing suits, these can be sexy and stylish. Some examples below-get yourself a one piece this summer!
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jeans with holes: do they work for work?
Let's take a vote. Can I wear jeans with holes in them to work? What if it's with a nice blouse that goes to the cleaners, heels, and I curl my hair? I know Mom will vote "no," I know Melina will vote "yes." What do you think?
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birkenstocks: they're back
Ok, so yes, my friend Sarah bought these in 2015. She told me to buy them, but I did not. She was ahead, and now I am behind.
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emerging artist: isabel emrich
I was introduced to this up & coming SF artist by Amy Neider founder of Chloe Gallery. Isabel is an intern at the studio and will graduate from the Academy of Art in San Francisco year.
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jungle vacation photo inspiration
And if you're headed on a jungle vacation (Bali? Costa Rica?), some cool jungle vacation photo inspiration for you below. Thanks to Sincerely Jules for these images!
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manly office
The manly office is close to the moody office...but without the feminine touches like fur or flowers. Not all manly offices have to be moody....but they usually do have leather.
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moody office
Going the opposite route of white....we have the dark moody office. I love the mix above of the glam textured light fixture, warmth of tan leather chairs, modern acrylic table, and traditional rug.
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funky office
Maybe you are inspired by the edgy energetic decor of the new start up offices. Bright colors, modern furniture, and cool art, will make you feel hip and trendy.
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white minimalist modern office
A close cousin to the white cheerful girly office is the more muted/understated white minimalist modern office. A bit more serious, a bit more sophisticated.
You'll notice more natural/neutral colors incorporated instead of the bright pops.
Incorporate clean lines, mid-century modern, nothing too frilly. When in doubt, less is more.
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anywhere office
Think you don't have room for a home office? Think again! Do you have an attic? A basement? A garage? A closet? A backyard? Under the stairs?
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girly cheerful office
We are talking about offices this week. Maybe you work from home. Maybe you own your own business and would like to revamp your work space. Maybe you just want to daydream and look at beautiful photos and decide if you did have an office, which style would you be.
First, we start off with a style that speaks to me: girly & cheerful.
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farmhouse office
Farmhouse office is another style. Do you work in wine country? Are you drawn to shabby chic or vintage or flea market finds? Do you wish you lived in Provence? You may like this style!
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beach vacation photo ideas
Thanks to Fashion Jackson for her daily fashion inspiration on Instagram. Her outfits are both adorable and affordable.
I enjoyed looking at her photos from her recent Hawaii trip.
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rosemary, olive oil, & orange cake
Thanks to my friend Lauren for baking this delicious cake for my Easter brunch (more on the table decor later).
This cake works perfectly for a spring brunch-it's not too sweet and beautifully compliments the pastel decor. I especially liked the crystallized rosemary sprigs.
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cute kids party idea
If you are a parent and have a kids backyard party coming up, look how cute this is!
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how to get more oohlalamode
Do you like oohlalamode but wish you had more? Do you sometimes forget the name? Does it sometimes show up for you in Facebook/Instagram, but sometimes no?
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flinstones house off 280
Those of you who live in SF and commute down to the South Bay for work probably take 280. And you have probably seen this Flinstone's house a million times on your way home and wondered what the deal was. Have you always wanted to know what it's like inside? Well, here you go!
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gwyneth's sriracha salmon
Along with the Vietnamese Salad, I served Gwyneth's Sriracha Salmon (her photo, not mine).
It was pretty good. I still prefer my favorite salmon recipe (stay tuned for that one), but this was easy, healthy, and the flavors paired well with the salad.
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gwyneth's vietnamese salad
I made this salad for a Sunday dinner outside with friends, and everyone loved it! I served it alongside her Sriracha salmon.
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