Stay brassy

Collecting brass figurines and fixtures is fun and inexpensive, especially if you can find these tasty tarnished treats at swap meets and thrift stores! I particularly enjoy the patina on the older items…such character! Here are some recent sparkly finds from etsy, all of which should teleport into my

Californiacation

Lately, I’ve been thinking about the word “home” a lot and what it means to me. I’ve lived in San Diego for almost seven years, and yet I’m still hesitant to name this city when people ask me where I’m “from.” I grew up in

Characters

Your desk says a lot about you. What’s close by for inspiration? Do you keep it neat or take comfort in the chaos? How do you like your coffee, or perhaps you prefer a different caffeinated beverage (ahem)? I’m a big fan of… Read more

Aubrey Plaza: Sweater sweetheart.

I just discovered the first two seasons of Parks and Rec are on Netflix instant watch. Needless to say, I have been catching up on the episodes I’ve missed since giving cable the boot last June. It’s seriously hard to choose my favorite character. I… Read more

Bow tie babe.

Checked out Going The Distance a few weeks ago, and in addition to the sweet story, I was totally drooling over Drew’s bow tie. That’s right ladies, neckties are no longer just for gents. Check out this adorable collection from the cuties at