holiday flowers

December 6, 2017

Hosting a holiday party? Family coming over to open gifts? Looking to add some cheer to your home in December? Make (or buy) a holiday bouquet! Several styles below. Jump into dark red, go soft white neutral, or in the middle.

I also always like simple greens in a vase!

red focus

red accent

white, green & neutrals

gingerbread man shots

December 5, 2017

don't normally make or do shots at a party.....but I did enjoy these! A welcome addition to the annual Xmas party. They taste like dessert, and definitely were a hit!

Mix it up. Instead of only Fireball & Fernet, add a Gingerbread Man Shot to your holiday party!

trend for men: dress sneakers

December 4, 2017

started noticing these leather "dress sneakers" at work a year or two ago. Not sure if they work in New York if you work for a hedge fund, but in SF

chambong: best hostess gift idea

December 3, 2017

My friend Courtney brought me a Chambong for my Xmas party last year....and it was a huge hit!

xmas pj's

December 2, 2017

Mom loves it when we all wearing matching pajamas on Xmas. Yes, I am a grown adult, and yes, she gets some for the grandkids. As these sell out early,

give back while shopping: amazon smile

December 1, 2017

How many things are you about to order from Amazon? If you're shopping there anyways, change your website to AmazonSmile. What is it? A real website operated by Amazon, same products, same Prime shipping, and .5%

holiday entertaining 2017

November 30, 2017

Pick up a few new pieces for entertaining this year. Could you use a new ice bucket? An antique serving platter?

2017 holiday decor

November 29, 2017

Grab a few pieces of holiday decor to spruce up your home for the month of December. Some festive candles on your coffee table?

things around my house that would make great gifts

November 28, 2017

Today we are using my home as inspiration for gift shopping. Below are a few of the items that receive compliments that would make good holiday gifts.

3 must have earrings for december

November 27, 2017

You will need 3 types of earrings to get you through the month of December. Treat yourself to something new! Also make a great gift for a friend.

holiday paper napkins

November 26, 2017

Whether you are hosting a big bash or just 3 girlfriends for wine.....you will probably need some festive paper napkins this season. Options below!

holiday envelopes

November 25, 2017

What's the first thing someone sees of your holiday card? The envelope!

Minted offers different designs and fonts and will address the envelopes for you. They also sell stamps. You have to buy stamps anyways....may as well buy some festive ones that match your design! Here is my envelope design from last year. All I did was pick it out, Minted did the rest!

the best xmas candle

November 24, 2017

It's time to get your house ready for the holidays! The best Xmas candle I have found so far is this Thymes Frasier Fir. Buy one for yourself to start the season and a few for gifts for friends. Makes a great gift for a mother-in-law or co-worker. Order on Amazon below.

frasier fir candle $29

happy thanksgiving 2017

November 23, 2017

This quote always has been and always will be one of my favorites. Let's embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving not just today but every day. The more we practice gratitude, the happier our perspective will be.

returning to an old hair stylist

November 22, 2017

I went back to an old favorite hair stylist: Wes Pine. I had moved around a few times over the last few years, trying different people and different looks. Wes' lived in hair styles continued to catch my eye

local flower shop in oakland: hello flowers

November 21, 2017

I used a small local Oakland flower shop to deliver flowers to a friend who had been in the hospital. I asked for something with an organic and bohemian feel as this was the style of my friend. Here's what she came up with.

art: who do you know? who do you like?

November 19, 2017

I am always looking for new artists to feature on the blog. Who do you like right now? They could be big time in museums or a neighbor who paints in her garage. Recommend a friend, some art you have in your home, or your favorite. It could be street art