Valle de Guadalupe is a region of Mexico in Baja California known for its many wineries and its inventive food scene. We have visited twice now, each time for three nights, which I think is a great length of trip since it’s a relatively quick drive from LA and all of Southern California. Valle is…
How I Designed My Midcentury Modern Desert Boho Living Room: A Cozy & Stylish Makeover
Welcome to part 2 of my “home decorating journey” posts. The living room is where we spend most of our time, and where we usually hang out when we have people over, so it was really important to me that it both looked nice and was functional for our needs. The big pieces The two…
Life Lately #8 – Fall Recap
A little recap of what my September, October, and November looked like.
Life Lately #7: Summer Recap
A special edition of Life Lately because it has been an entire lifetime since I last wrote anything. Turns out bar study really does take up all your time and energy! A long summer of studying came to an end this week. It’s funny; I thought that Wednesday July 31st at approximately 5:30 pm would…
Life Lately #6: Hawaii, Twilight, and a Botched No-Buy
A post in whence I briefly recap the goings-on in my life. Did Hawaii: We went to Hawaii for spring break for six days: four on Oahu and two on the Big Island, to stay with my aunt and uncle. Hawaii is our favorite vacation destination and this was our third time going together. The…
Life Lately #5: Valentines Day, Curb, & Scandinavian Goodies
A post in whence I briefly recap the latest goings-on in my life. Did It’s been a busy few weeks since I last wrote one of these little updates! The weather in LA has been kinda crazy this month, with lots of rain that lead to classes being cancelled and severe weather alerts. I love…
Decorating a Craftsman-Style Dining Room with Boho & Mid-Century Modern Style
Creating the mid-century meets desert boho vibe of my dreams on a tight budget and even tighter timeline
Life Lately #4: Stair Walks, Scones, & Book Club
A post in whence I briefly recap the latest goings-on in my life. Did So I saw this book, Secret Stairs: A Walking Guide to the Historic Staircases of Los Angeles, somewhere and decided to try to attempt every walk in the book. LA has all kinds of public staircases , many of which are…
Brews & Bites: The Best Spots to Hit in Phoenix
Although we love living in LA and exploring the diverse food scene since we moved here three years ago, we are native Phoenicians (Axel since birth, me since 7th grade) and we still have a great appreciation for the strong food scene in Phoenix. Every time we go home for the holidays, we have a…
Life Lately #3: Holiday Cookie Boxes, Westlake Village Staycation, and 2024 Books Recap
A post in whence I briefly recap the latest goings-on in my life.
