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• an Oak Glen Picnic

  

  Last weekend we celebrated a family birthday at the farms of beautiful Oak Glen. The placed was packed, but we managed to grab a table in the sun for a yummy... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2012 HOME

• Kitchen Rug Lovin’ (and a Coupon Code)!

  

  Following a dinner party at a friend’s house over the summer, I came away a huge fan of kitchen rugs. Always one for practicality, I initially wondered, why... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2012 HOME

• 4 Fall Nail Trends to Try (right Now)!

  

  As fall is (somewhat) upon us, we’re not only seeing our favorite fall fashions all over magazines and blogs, but even the beauty trends start to change;... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Easy Vase Fillers for Fall

  

  This week, the office is putting together centerpieces for our dining hall, and it’s been so fun researching filler options for our vase-and-candle combo’s. Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2012 HOME

• on Joy and Expectations

  

  The past few months I’ve been working through some thoughts about “the perfect life stage” (if there ever was such a thing). Since turning 25 last January, I... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dream On: Making Over Our Living Room with World Market’s $10,000 Hgtv Passport...

  

  Have you ever been tempted to buy out an entire store? I often ask myself what I would get if I scored one of those huge timed shopping sprees at Target. Or Wes... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2012 HOME, LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• the Smell of Success

  

  There comes a time in a women’s life when she finds the scent of her dreams (sounds weird, but bear with me). Whether it’s laundry detergent that doesn’t reek o... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2012 HOME

• Scenes from September’s Ccoc

  

  Just a few shots from last month’s CCOC event at Kendra’s cute new shop, Taim, in Laguna Beach. To see more about the night and learn how you can become... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2012 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Life Lately Via Instagram

  

  It’s officially the end of my week, and I’m ready to chill. Literally. Yesterday was a bit on the breezy side (I even wore a sweater to work – a first in... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2012 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Jessica Packard’s San Diego Home Tour

  

  Growing up, I always believed it was only the grown up’s – the real grown up’s – that got to do what they wanted. We had this idea from our grandparents that... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2012 HOME

• Sweet Take-home Gifts (that Grow)!

  

  Happy Friday! Nick and Aleah, here. With the crispness of fall settling into the air (cue the chillier evening and break out the cozy mugs of apple cider!),... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2012 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Stop Teasing Me, Target.

  

  Lamp base | Rug | Wedges | Clock | Vase | Pillow | Throw | Candle | Storage BoxLately, Target’s had some great fall items in store. Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2012 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Bridal Shower Beauty

  

  If you don’t know my pal Amanda Smith, you should. Party genius behind the lifestyle blog, IgoYOUgo, Amanda’s eye for event planning and entertaining is crazy... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2012 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Fall Furniture Faves

  

  Hello design lovers, Jessica here. With fall in such close proximity to us (although in San Diego it doesn’t feel like it will ever get here); I thought I... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2012 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• September Snaps

  

  Fun with polka dots! Essie’s Chinchilly and Ballet SlippersBig Bear Lake with some amazing friends :)Our new kitchen rug (finally a trick to cover that... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2012 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Island Company

  

  If you had a glance at Sara’s post from last week, you know it’s been TOASTY here in SoCal. Saturday we hit record temps (102 at the beach? Oh yea) and for... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2012 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• How To: Dress for Fall in Southern California

  

  Hi everyone! Sara here. With the non-stop posts about pumpkin spice lattes and Pinterest boards filled with scarves, tights, and boots, it’s hard not to be... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2012 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Picks of the Week: West Elm

  

  Seersucker PlacematsWhen it comes to catalog shopping, I’m in. Some of my favorite picks from West Elm are hinting fall flavor yet perfect for simple, year-roun... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2012 HOME

• Fall Wedding Inspiration: the Family Feast

  

  With the fall season fast approaching, I’ve got wedding on the brain (again). Gorgeous real-wedding features like those of The Bride Suite and Style Me Pretty... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2012 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Weekend Recap: Soco Shopping Center

  

  If you’re looking to kill a little time in the South Coast Metro area this season, make a stop to the SoCo Collection shopping center in Costa Mesa. Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2012 HOME, LIFESTYLE