What I’m Wearing… * Multi-print ruffle maxi dress that is ancient. Does anyone remember it from my early blogging days? I linked a bunch of archives at the bottom of the post and found some fun and reasonably priced alternatives in the shopping widget. It’s still one of my favorites ever. * AuRate gold diamond …
Sunday House Crush // Contemporary Mountain Charmer
I look at homes on Zillow every day. Every. Day. It doesn’t help that I get no less than one million emails from Zillow to prompt me to go look at one more house in the area… I can’t help it. It’s an addiction and Zillow is to blame. Sometimes I’m delighted by the houses …
Shopping in Lake Arrowhead // Bohemian Village Boutique
I met Caroline earlier this year when we all started roller skating together… even though I knew of her previously through Desert Sun and for giving the best spray tans on the mountain, it was roller skating that connected us. Caroline has an eye for curating perfectly bohemian fashion, home, and lifestyle goods, and has …
One Last Look at Summer 2021 in Lake Arrowhead
I can’t believe we are far enough along in 2021 to actually “look back” on the year already, but with October just around the corner, it feels like Christmas will be following close behind and we’ll find ourselves ringing in the new year before we know it saying I CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S NYE ALREADY and …
Hot September Air… Almost midnight Can’t close my eyes
What I’m Wearing… * Black and white gingham romper from Hollister (this long gingham jumpsuit is adorable… I kind of want it!) * Black Birkenstocks * Barton Perreira sunglasses * Title: Nico Santos – End Of Summer So often what keeps me from posting here is not having anything to say. That sounds weird for …
Beauty // Fall Nails in Brown Tones with Easy French Tips Hack
In an effort to get into a cozy fall mood, I searched for a little fall fashion inspiration and fell a little in love with the brown and white color palette Instagrammer Mary Lawless Lee wears so effortlessly. I decided to give it a try on my nails first and must say that it is …
Maybe I Could be a Different Human in a New Place
What I’m Wearing… * Shipley and Halmos little black dress… it’s sweatshirt material and one of my favorite dresses for comfort, ease and cuteness. I’ve had it for years. You can see me wearing it in 2009 in a work look with my Burberry trench and DIY chandelier necklace. Oh how times have changed, but …
Shopping in Lake Arrowhead // Littlebear Bottleshop
A few weeks ago we stopped into Littlebear Bottleshop up on the historic Rim of the World Highway in Sky Forest, directly behind The Parlour Room, right across the street from Basecamp and Evergreen, across the highway from Lou Eddies Pizza and Rosalia’s Mexican restaurant and on the way to Skypark… I just love how …
Fall Outfit Ideas // White with Rusty Browns, Camel & Tan
In an effort to get excited about fall (ugh) I went to Pinterest and subsequently, Instagram to pull inspiration for fall looks and style and was immediately drawn to a white and camel-rusty brown color palette. What seems like an obvious fall choice, rarely do I think of “white” for fall… but it’s a surprisingly …
Feels like I’m Dreaming, but I’m Not Sleeping
What I’m Wearing… * White and blue floral sundress from Hollister (at the beginning of summer when I had to go to the actual mall a few times to get my phone fixed, Chad and I had a little shopping spree at Hollister and bought a bunch of little summer dresses and rompers, which I’ve …
A Night at The DiscOasis Roller Rink / South Coast Botanical Gardens
When Michelle called me a few weeks ago to tell me she got us tickets for The DiscOasis I was ecstatic. Like giddy with excitement! Not only had I been watching the entire oasis unfold on Instagram via all my favorite roller skaters, on this particular night, THEY WERE ALL GOING TO BE THERE hosting …
Oh Summer, Please Stick Around a Little Longer this Year
I’m just going to start by saying that I do NOT want summer to end this year! I am not even close to being ready for freezing temps and twenty layers of clothes and boots and snow… as beautiful as it is, and as much as I do love winters up here in Lake Arrowhead, …
HOME // Family Lake House Kitchen Renovation Inspiration
As far as design trends go, it sort of feels like white kitchens are a thing of the past and warmer, woodsier, darker and more natural or contemporary kitchens are making a comeback HOWEVER, I sort of view white kitchens as a clean slate and depending on the materials used, offer a timeless look that …
My Bad Habits Lead to Late Nights, Endin’ Alone
What I’m Wearing… * Lace wrap top (ancient…) Also seen here – similar black lace top here * Vintage Levi’s cut off shorts… also seen here and here * Roller Skates : Moxi Jack Boots / Top photo: with Moxi trick wheels * My setup / lower photo: Bont pink glow wheels / Grindstone “lils” …
Under the Chemtrails Over the Country Club
What I’m Wearing… * Free People little black dress with cut-outs… this is from a few years ago but they currently have a similar version that’s just as cute including a top and a maxi dress. Also seen here * Black bucket hat this is a more affordable bucket hat * Marc Jacobs sunglasses (old) …