When I graduated from UCLA, I moved to Italy. When I got there I enrolled in fashion school. I thought that fashion was the perfect way to combine my love of art and craft, and I always loved how theatrical the industry was. I loved fashion shoots and fashion shows. I loved fabrics and patterns…
Moroccan Pottery and Ceramics inspiration from Badia Design
Over the weekend I took a trip to Marrakesh, errr I mean North Hollywood to Badia Design, one of my favorite home decor shops in Los Angeles. Badia is a huge Moroccan imports store, and they carry a little bit of everything when it comes to Moroccan decor: furniture, tile, lanterns, rugs, even sinks! This…
Backyard Progress Report
Last time I did a backyard update it was late April. The outdoor shower, tile, pavers and jacuzzi had just been installed. Over the summer we’ve been honing in and working on the design and flow of the yard, and I’m always very happy to report that we’ve been really using it, and living that…
Botanical Wonders
I never cease to be awed by nature. The more I learn about plants, in fact, the more I’m awed by these botanical wonders. This summer we planted an edible garden in our backyard for the first time since Ida was born. The key to our success this year was certainly the drip irrigation that…
Fresh air, natural light, and all the good vibes!
This post was created in partnership with Velux I believe in the healing power of plants, good light and fresh air. I recently read a Rand study that found a positive association between nature and mental health: exposure to nature and views of trees, plants, and open spaces improves people’s cognitive ability to focus, read…
This Just in: Rock and Raw Jewellery
Today did not start out well. I found a louse in my hair. This, after painstakingly shampooing, combing and all-out battling my daughter’s lice (and the sheets, clothing, hats, brushes etc.) more than four times over the past couple of weeks. Feeling stressed, overwhelmed and well, gross, I called a specialist, Alicia. She spent two…