Happy (cozy) Friday
After wrapping up a busy holiday season we are going to take the weekend to do some fun house projects and maybe take a day trip out to some vineyards. I am so sad to take down our Christmas decorations … Continue reading
Lemon + Thyme G&T
A perfect refreshing drink to enjoy this beautiful California weather with! 2 Tbs Gin 1 Tbs Fresh Lemon Juice 2 Tbs Thyme Syrup 3 Tbs Tonic or Soda Water 1 Fresh Sprig of Thyme for garnish Original Recipe: Refinery29
Cooper Winery
On Sunday I was free from having to watch football all day (amazing!) and Tyler and I decided to step away from the many games on TV and drive out to Amador County for some Sunday wine-tasting. Strangely enough the area is … Continue reading
Studio Carta Crush
Studio Carta is a design studio specializing in custom-made stationery, invitations, hand-bound and limited edition books. The owner, Angela Liguori, is originally from Rome, Italy. She has such a keen eye for quality and craftsmanship in hand-made items. The cotton … Continue reading
DIY Rustic Shelf: Building
Hi! It’s about time we went ahead and built the shelf we bought all of the materials for in the last DIY: Shelf post from a couple of weeks ago. First thing to do is lay out some old pieces of cardboard … Continue reading
Keen Listening
Calvin Harris with Florence and the Machine = gold.
The Rockaways need our help
This video shows just how devastating Hurricane Sandy was to the Rockaways. Hearing a first hand account of what it was like just 2 days after the storm had passed is absolutely chilling. After being in NY the year before during Hurricane Irene … Continue reading
Avocado + Tomato + Cucumber Salad
This salad is so easy to make! I try to make this for lunch at least 3 times a week. The avocado and chopped spinach gives you tons of protein to fill you up and carry you through your day. Ingredients: 1 … Continue reading
Antique Faire: The goods
Wanted to share a pic of the awesome cow hide rug we scored! Also got some fun antique knickknacks:)
Sacramento Antique Faire
Every second Sunday Sacramento hosts an enormous antique market under the freeway. We went hoping to score some small knickknacks but ended up with a gorgeous cow hide rug (for a steal!). This is a perfect way to get lost on a Sunday morning/afternoon … Continue reading
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