i meant to share this post about a week ago, before the proverbial shit hit the fan… and since then, i’ve been trying my best to cope with a completely different routine that keeps me at home all day long with two little kids while my partner still has to leave every day to do clinical work in families homes. it scares the crap out of me. and then there’s the anxiety that i always have to cope with, but turned all the way up. so it’s taken me about a week to go through some highs and lows, trying to figure out how to stay sane in isolation, but also trying to move forward in the face of so mu ..read more

staying true to form in puff sleeves and mom jeans today. this top from millie & lou is the latest addition to my growing collection of puff sleeved blouses, and of course i’m wearing it every chance i get. this canadian brand makes the same style in a whole rainbow of colors and fabric, and they clock in at only $75 with free shipping to the us! there’s also a dress version. and a huge selection of both house-made clothing and amazing vintage finds. but very honestly, i can highly recommend every article of clothing that i’m wearing today. the pants are the agolde pinch waist denim and i ..read more

so here’s the story: i have a digital archive of photos stretching back to before my kids were even born (don’t we all?). i always told myself i’d get prints made, fill up some photo albums. and inevitably, i’d keep putting it off because i knew i had all of the photos nestled in their little digital folders. until i didn’t. i never mentioned this on my blog, but last year, our studio was burglarized and in addition to several bikes being taken, two of my computers were stolen along with their contents… all of the photos from the births of both of my children! i was devastated for almost a ye ..read more

my winter uniform so far? all of the sweaters paired with perfectly worn-in denim, and practical shoes. there’s something i love about the simplicity of getting dressing in cold weather. cozy sweaters, vintage denim, and comfortable shoes. and lucky for all of us, everlane is killing it in the sweater AND shoe departments this season, so i thought i’d pull together a little wishlist of all my favorites, either to get for yourself or to gift to someone who has taste as good as you. ;) so here’s my look, all cozy in a cropped alpaca cardigan in almond, vintage levis, and the day boot in brick ..read more

it’s november, which means… it’s time to share the universal standard pick of the month. each month, they highlight one wardrobe essential to help you build your perfect capsule wardrobe, and this month is the foundation bodysuit. it comes in multiple different styles and colors from the short sleeve crewneck bodysuit i’m wearing here to a long sleeve and a turtleneck. and besides the fact that it’s ridiculously soft and stretchy, it comes in sizes 00-40 because size inclusivity is at the core of everything universal standard does. what i especially love is that not only do they offer every s ..read more

Now that my kids are a tiny bit older, and we’ve been through the whole Christmas thing more than a couple of times, I figured I’d share my take on kids gifts and toys: Less is more. Over the years, we’ve fallen into the rabbit hole with several different “collections.” Adam has baskets overflowing with Hot Wheels and Monster Jam trucks. Edie has probably every single My Little Pony. Calico Critters are super cute at first, but somehow manage to multiply before my eyes. And then there are the mountains of Legos. I’m not saying I wouldn’t give any of those things to my kids, I’m not a monster ..read more

since having kids, halloween costumes have always been a challenge for me. don’t get me wrong, i love halloween, but i don’t love all of the waste. you know how it goes, once the holidays begin, the consumerism picks up and just keeps growing until it peaks at christmas and your house is filled with piles of stuff. i love all the cute decorations and the kids have a blast trying one costumes at the store, but i just can’t justify all of the disposable stuff. so for the past couple of years, i’ve tried to focus on finding costumes that can be used or re-used beyond just the school carnival or ..read more

Since our one really big renovation last year, I haven’t had a whole lot to share about the house. We’ve mostly just been enjoying the space and keeping things mellow. But the one space we haven’t been enjoying? THE BATHROOM. It was the one really big, glaring project that didn’t get done last year despite the fact that our little vanity was literally falling apart, our bathtub was pitted beyond belief, and the window was… well, nonexistent. Our house was built in 1927 and even though it may be small, it’s always been big on charm. Except for the bathroom. And we only have one bathroom in the ..read more

ok so it officially rained for two seconds this morning and i ran to my closet to finally style my new universal standard leather jacket. it’s been like 100 degrees every day, so you know everyone in southern california was just waiting for the chance to wear more than one layer haha. but i am especially excited because this is my first time working with universal standard, and i am so blown away by the brand. if you’re not familiar, universal standard was founded by two friends who were determined to create an inclusive shopping experience where both “straight” and “plus” sizes could shop si ..read more

and just like that, it’s fall. we don’t exactly get that season here where i live in southern california, but when i pulled on this linsday robinson tia dress in bronze and headed out to the park for a photo shoot, it certainly looked like fall with all of the bronzy dried flowers to perfectly match my outfit. one of the things i struggle with is finding a good “going out” dress. i tend to be so super casual in my style, and i try to be so thoughtful about what i buy and own, that i have a hard time justifying anything that might seem “frivolous.” i have such a strong desire to have clothes t ..read more