Friday Roundup

Happy Friday!! I am very excited for this weekend, Patrick and I are headed to Victoria, BC (for the first time!!). It will be our first time away from Mylo together (hard to believe) and I'm so looking forward to seeing the beautiful lights and staying at this amazing hotel. Should be very festive and relaxing. If you have any tips about Victoria, send them my way!

Hope you have fun weekend plans. Here are some links to kick us off.

Why Serial is driving you crazy....or not.

Also, if Seinfeld was Serial.

Amazing map that took me down the rabbit hole. I love looking at the 1900 version.

These curated gift boxes are GORGEOUS.

ICYMI, our royals met theirs.

Festive and delicious, I might actually try this recipe!

Incredible video. 

This made me laugh. I really want a picture of Rafa in a Santa hat.

Pretty, minimal, holiday decor.

Awards season has officially begun, who got snubbed.

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A Gift to Give: Uxibal for the 30/30 Project

If you're looking for a perfect present for your sister or a friend, or perhaps a great clutch for holiday parties, here you go! The 30/30 Project teamed up with the Uxibal, (one of my favorite brands!) to bring you the Julia Clutch. 

So that means, with one beautiful clutch, you're supporting the women in Guatemala who make AND giving to The 30/30 Project, who's mission is to build health care centers in areas of the world with high HIV rates. 

Check it out here, along with other great gifts that support 30/30. 

And don't worry, there's still plenty of time to order before the holidays! 

I'll be giving a few as gifts AND carrying mine with me to a few holiday parties this month since it goes so well with my new favorite gold jumpsuit! The clutch is the perfect size to fit your phone, lip gloss and a small wallet (or a selection of cards and cash from your larger wallet as I do).

Thanks for the photos Mitchell Overton!

'tis the Season...

...for engagements! 

 Raise your hand if you know someone who just got engaged! The time between Thanksgiving and New Years is ALWAYS filled with engagements.

I LOVE this card made by my good friend Rosanna of Iron Curtain Press. I've spent a good chunk of the last week hanging around with Rosanna while in LA and my love of giving cards has been renewed. 

This would be perfect to send along with my favorite gift to give a newly engaged friend, a gift certificate for a manicure! Really, it's the perfect thing as everyone will be asking to see her new ring. 

Best Buddies

Look at these two buddies! I love seeing them "playing" together. When I was pregnant we worried that Rafa wouldn't adjust well to a new baby around. I read a few websites online and when I was in the hospital just after his delivery we had my mom bring a little blanket that he had been wrapped in home so that he could smell the new baby scent and being to be introduced.

I'm not sure if that little blankie made any difference but it turns out that all of our fears were completely unfounded. I wouldn't say that Rafa is crazy about Mylo but he is so patient with him and even let's him chase him around the house when he's in the right mood. Mylo on the other hand is OBSESSED with Rafa. Just mentioning his name brings a smile to his face, even when he is in the midst of a tantrum or has just fallen down. I love watching them together, my little babes. 

Myles trying to share his bottle

Monday Motivation

Friday Roundup

So you might recall that Jason and I came to Los Angles to shoot that lovely book themed wedding after Thanksgiving, well I never went home. What can I say? I'm always up for a change in scenery and changing plans on a whim!

So I'm still down in sunny/rainy California working remotely from my friend Rosanna's studio space  and catching up with some of my favorite people.  I definitely feel like I'm right where I'm supposed to be for the week- being inspired being around other creatives and getting to cuddle my niece and nephew.

I miss Jason, who had to go back to Seattle for work (and the cat!) but I'm having a lovely time and I'm so thankful to have a job where it's possible for me  to get work done in other places :)

PS. The added bonus of hanging out at Rosanna's studio, PF Candle is in the same building. It smells AMAZING. 

The 'Christmas Story' cameo in 'Elf'' and other little known facts about the movie. 

American malls circa 1989...super interesting photos! 

Incase you're in the market for an ugly Christmas sweater...OR for fancier parties, shedding some light on dress codes.

The Hipster Business Name Generator had me laughing for 10 minutes straight. 

About cats...

Just in time for Christmas cards, here are some hilarious family photos.

I felt right on trend when Teresa sent me this article on Pantone's color of the year for 2015 and it happened to be the exact color of shirt I was wearing! 

Smitten Kitchen's Twice Baked Potatoes with Kale 

Would you have a black & gold ombré tree? 

Running can reduce aging? Why didn't anyone tell me this sooner?!?

Before "babe" was used romantically, you might have been someone's "flutter-mouse"

Don't forget to check out the 30/30 Project gift line for your holiday shopping needs, the t-shirts are going fast! The clutches are my favorite, perfect for a gift or to take to a holiday party :)

Mary Pickford image via 

Holiday Nail Art

So I got a manicure yesterday for the holidays (above!) and I went a little wild by adding one fingernail of glitter to each hand. I've never done this before but I keep seeing it around town and I thought it would add a little cheer to my normal paint...and I love it! I might get even more brave and go for something bold like the nail art below by Black Magic Nails at Bang Salon on Capitol Hill. What do you think?? I love the long pointy style that is in right now but I know I would get a lot of comments.