It’s January 3rd and I’m still working on my goals and resolutions. But, today, I slept in and lounged in bed for a while. It was really nice. I used to love getting up early and getting a head start on my weekend days. It feels like you’re getting away with something when you’re up and out before most everyone else in the city. But, lately I’ve been feeling the opposite. I’m really tired in the mornings even when I’ve slept a lot and it feels really good to cozy up in bed and just doing nothing. I think it’s because 2015 was a pretty tough year, if I’m being honest.
Read moreSan Francisco: Year One
The first day we arrived in San Francisco. It was 9:00pm on Halloween. This is everything we brought with us - it all fit in our car.
This time of year seems to always make me a bit nostalgic. Maybe because it’s around the time we moved here two years ago. But, it always feels like a good time to look back on the years past while preparing for what’s to come.
Read moreGift Wrapping
One reason I love Christmas time (among so many others) is the chance to wrap presents. I love spending time making gifts look beautiful. It’s a true labor of love and it’s a way I like to show mine during the holidays. I believe it feels really special to receive a gift that clearly took time and effort to wrap and I really enjoy spreading that feeling.
Read moreThanksgiving Round-up
Thanksgiving has come and gone and it was really, really wonderful. Our friends from LA were here Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday and left Saturday morning. It was the prefect trip because we got to spend a lot of time together, but when they left we still had the whole weekend ahead of us. The air cooled off significantly and the chill felt refreshing and reminded us all of home.
Read moreNew Apartment: Photo Tour
So, this photo tour is real. It’s borderline too real. I’m a little embarrassed to be putting it out there in the world. But, as I progress on the space I think I’ll be glad I had photos from the beginning.
Read moreThanksgiving: Tabletop Inspiration
I like the dramatic statement of these purple candles. I think it could be paired with fewer flowers and still make a beautiful table.
I’m currently knee-deep in Thanksgiving planning. I love scouring magazines and researching online to decide on the perfect menu and decorations. The menu is a team effort between Xan and I (more on that later). But, when it comes to the decorations, that’s all me. I’m trying to slowly build my dinner party decoration stockpile by buying a few things each year that can translate well to many different tables and occasions. Hoping to eventually have a closet full of items I love and can pull out and mix and match together to make a great space for entertaining.
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