When we first bought our house I had dreams of finding all this cool old stuff. You know the stuff people just leave when they move out, and it stays in the house homeowner after homeowner. I was gonna find all sorts of cool old doors, hardware, remnants of wood flooring, pictures, notes, and love letters. Then, this did not happen :( Unfortunately, the previous owners, and the owners before READ MORE

Holy moly! I don't know about you but it's hot here with highs pushing 100º all week. We've got the pool set up and sprinklers are ready. Obviously when it's this hot I need (and you do too) a delicious cocktail to cool down. I came up with this impromptu summer drink when I realized there was an abundance of Basil and Mint in the garden and a lack of gin drinks in my hand. What I discovered READ MORE

Two weeks ago I received a special delivery by bike. My new Ina Grau shoes made just for me! I had ordered this pair about 6 weeks ago during the Ina Grau open house and I waited for them patiently every day. It was serious love at first site and these shoes have quickly become my new favorite thing. Without a doubt these shoes make me cooler and I feel good every time I slip them on. Thanks READ MORE

I rarely call my kids by their actual names. I have a thing for nicknames if you haven't picked up on that. Finn has been "Finn Bear" aka "Bear" (like Bear Grylls... not) since the day he was born. When Gus was born I started calling him "Bear" too but I realized very quickly that it didn't really make a lot of sense. I already had one bear, I didn't need another. So Gus had to live life without READ MORE