Update: I wrote lots more about the idea of A Capsule Kitchen and put together a free download to help you apply this concept to your kitchen! Read about A Capsule Kitchen here, and grab the checklist to help you curate the essentials in your minimalist kitchen! I’m so excited to be writing about pantry […]

Happy Monday, friends! We’re home from Los Angeles, safe and sound, and missing my sister and her family and the gorgeous hot weather. Although, Spring is establishing itself nicely already, and we had our first BBQ with family last night. Today we have the promise of temperatures in the high 70s. Cali, you ain’t got […]

Last weekend, we escaped to Washington, DC for a little anniversary / Christmas gift to ourselves! We had such a fun time exploring the city; we live SO close to DC but rarely ever go into the city together (and without the girls)! We stayed at Mason & Rook, a Kimpton Hotel, and enjoyed every second […]

I’m a huge fan of spiced nuts (we gave them out at our wedding favors)! Spiced nuts and the holidays go together like green eggs and ham. I love having a few batches on hand, in case a friend stops by unexpectedly. They’re the perfect addition to a simple cheese board. And they make for the perfect […]

                                                                A few weeks ago we gathered in my favorite Purcellville barn at Emerald Hill Farm and learned all about natural textile dyeing. It was fascinating, […]

  I’ve been trying to collect images and tear sheets from all my past work, in an attempt to get super organized for the big website/blog/portfolio overhaul I’m dreaming of. I think it actually might happen this year, and I’m really stoked about it! I’ve been dragging my feet for so many reasons, but mainly […]

I’m heading out of town for the weekend; my grandparent’s are hosting our annual family reunion and this year we’re having a pig roast! So very excited for the pig, to see my extended family, to celebrate Zoe’s birthday with family, and generally, to be going “home” (will I ever grow out of calling my […]

How has life at home been over the past two months? Today, I’m sharing the newest in my tips and tricks for survival at home series: have a snack meal. These tips are especially useful if you live in a small space and have children, but really, anyone can apply them anywhere. Tips and Tricks […]