Inside Out 2 quickly became one of the most beloved animated films and inspired many fans — including our family — to recreate its colorful characters. We were especially excited by the new emotions introduced in the sequel, so we made easy, wearable Inside Out 2 costumes for Halloween: Anxiety, Envy, and Ennui. Each look … Read more

I’m so excited to finally share a collaboration that took months to bring together. Over the last year in Los Angeles I’ve met so many talented people, and two of my favorites are Cloë of Bon Puf and Danette of California Donuts. We teamed up to create a playful, dreamy treat: cotton candy donuts. Imagine … Read more

This post is sponsored by HowAboutWe for Couples. Recently many of you asked for more personal stories, more glimpses of Jeff, and posts that celebrate the everyday. So today I combined all three. I’d been eyeing HowAboutWe for Couples for months, waiting for them to launch in Los Angeles. When they arrived, I signed up … Read more

Tinsel wire has quickly become one of my favorite craft materials — and not just for the holidays. If you have leftover tinsel wire after seasonal decorating, you can repurpose it into playful, bendable balloon tails. These flexible tails can be twisted into names, numbers, hearts, words, or simply lively curly shapes to add personality … Read more

When I was a new mom, family and friends gave me some truly thoughtful gifts: sentimental keepsakes, practical items, and pieces I still use and love today. Those early presents made a big difference, so I wanted to share favorites I received and other discoveries I’ve purchased myself. If you’re looking for a meaningful gift … Read more

A gallery wall is one of my favorite ways to display collected art, family photos and meaningful mementos. It brings warmth, personality and a focal point to any room and often sparks conversation. Below are practical tips for selecting and arranging pieces, planning layouts and hanging your finished display. Starting a gallery wall can feel … Read more

What is a Devil’s Delight milkshake? It’s a decadent shake built from rich ice cream blended with crunchy pretzels, creamy peanut butter and dark chocolate—yes, all of that deliciousness. This particular flavor was inspired by Seattle Chocolates’ Devil’s Delight Truffle Bar, which I crushed into the ice cream for extra texture and chocolate intensity. These … Read more

Edible cookie dough is one of life’s simplest pleasures, and it’s easy to see why it keeps coming back as a favorite treat. We first fell for ready-made edible dough like Edoughble and loved sampling cookie-dough-as-dessert at spots like Dō in NYC — so we decided to make our own version at home. The result … Read more

A few weeks ago we were fortunate to finally take a long-awaited trip to Riviera Maya — a vacation we’d been trying to plan with our closest friends for about seven years. It was worth the wait. We spent five days mostly relaxing, with the occasional adventure and shopping excursion. It was the longest stretch … Read more

I previously shared the “before” photos and our overall plans for the master bathroom; now it’s time to reveal the design. Because this bathroom sits directly off our bedroom, I wanted to carry some of those warm tones into the space while introducing a contrasting color so the room wouldn’t feel monochromatic. The solution: a … Read more