My last post was about Bryan's first birthday partywhich seems like AGES ago, thanks to our good friend Sandy. Scott's parents left early last Saturday in anticipation of hurricane Sandy's arrival and we hunkered down Sunday and Monday. We were expecting something reminiscent of the Pasadena windstorms we endured about a year ago. From inside our house, it felt similar, except this time our power... Read more
We celebrated Bryan's First Birthday on the 20th. In keeping with the invitation that Soyoungdesigned, the decor was simple and crafty. Bryan loves pinwheels and anything that spins, so aside from the animal theme, I added some homemade pinhweel centerpieces. The feel is fall but not overtly halloween. The guests enjoyed fall treats and a wonderful carrot cake. And judging by the photos and the... Read more
Today I'm over at the Keaton Row blog guest posting with a new series I've created for them called Closet Envy. Keaton Row is a great new online shopping and styling platform, and it's the perfect way to shop for us busy working moms. I'm happy to announce that I'm one of their fifty founding stylists. Check out the full post (including my stylist profile) here. A little sneak peak below at my Read more
1. Stairway by Unknown2. Outdoor Living Room at the Saguaro Hotel3. Bedroom by Unknown 4. Bathroom by Windsor Smith- Lauren Read more
As many of you know, my sister-in-law Soyoung does graphic design as a hobby along with her wonderful blog Dogear Press. Recently, she created Bryan's fun first birthday invites. She's also submitted a few designs to Mintedand a couple days ago, had one of her submissions selected as an Editor's Pick in their “Happy 2013 Challenge”. It's a fun design - simple and current (no, that is not a... Read more
Fall is upon us, which means cozy elegance: a soft sweater, a softer skirt, a belt and Investment Boots (I have never, ever regretted my Fryes, dear though they were). This is one of those outfits that I would definitely wear to work but might like to rock on the weekend...if the weekend, meant, say brunch and shopping with friends (and not standing around the sandbox). I am flirting with... Read more
Well, I don't think I can trump the amazing feature yesterday in the New York Times, but I am super excited to have my work featured on Apartment Therapy. Some of you loyal readers may remember my friends Kellie and Adam's home which I designed and featured on the blog a while back. Well, Kellie took it upon herself to enter their "Bright and Beachy" Living Roominto the Apartment Therapy Room... Read more
1. Dining Room by Windsor Smith 2. Drapery via Poppy Talk3. Bedroom by Unknown- Lauren Read more
This past weekend we went out to Riamede Farmsin Chester, NJ with our friends the Langners for some fall apple picking. It was nice to get out of our mess of a house, especially while the contractor was epoxying the basement floor. We came home with a hefty bag of apples (just in time for my mother in law to arrive and put her baking skills to use), some apple butter, and apple cider. We stopped... Read more
I realize that I've been so busy with the house that I haven't even updated you all on the outside of the house. The painting is more or less done, new shutters are on. It's pretty true to my concept, I'd say. Just waiting for the big reveal of the new front door and sidelites and new sconces and then dressing it up with some mums and pumpkins. Here was the original.And the photoshopped... Read more
1. Bedroom by Lilly Pulitzer 2. Foyer by Black Crow Studios3. Bedroom by Unknown- Lauren Read more
The rest of the world bids farewell to Summer over Labor Day, but we here in San Francisco do it during Fleet Week. The temps soared to triple digits this first week in October, and every roof deck in town springs to life for the Blue Angels defying gravity over San Francisco Bay. This year, we are also graced by the America's Cup, so I'm inspired by nautical trends with a late-season touch. Now... Read more