a magical dinner in the woods.

Just because you have a baby doesn’t mean  you can’t still throw a great dinner party. The only thing needed are good friends and good food. …a magical setting (AKA my backyard) doesn’t exactly hurt either. This past weekend our good friends Marc & Caroline were in town and we decided to create an intimate […]

styling gig.

Monday I had my first styling gig since Fern was born.It was a shoot for local jewelry designer Seaworthy(You must check out creator Marisa’s lovely designs!)and I felt really good about the job I did with props and wardrobe. {Photos via my Instagram} It was hard being away from Fern for those hours, but it felt […]

on my wish list.

Now that I have a giant diaper bag to lug around  a purse just isn’t happening. I like the idea of using a larger purse as a diaper bag and just consolidating all my baby stuff, but I happen to be a total “over-preparer” and there’s basically no way that would ever happen.  Plus, carrying […]

local portland favorite: lucas salon.

Over the weekend I got my hair did… and I’m kind of (super) in love with it. The cut and color were courtesy of the lovely Taylor Lucas of Lucas Salon here in Portland (also in L.A. if you don’t happen to be a Portlander!). The salon is a little off the beaten path, located […]

first the bad news. then the good.

First the bad news…. Lovely and local Portland boutique Le Train Bleu is closing :(. Le Train Bleu was one of my favorite local shops and owner Bria always had such a wonderfully curated selection of clothes and accessories.  It will most definitely be missed. BUT…. The good news is…. Everything storewide is 30-80% off […]

smelling pretty = feeling pretty.

I recently discovered a lovely new fragrance  ….and I am kind of obsessed with it. The scent is DayNa Decker’s Botanika Le Petit Essence Spray in Ella and it is incredible. I recently found this fragrance while shopping at Isaac Hers here in Portland.  Not only does Isaac Hers have a fabulous collection, but they […]