Weekend Reading 12.29.24

Happy almost 2025! I’ve already switched gears and I’m looking toward the future. I’m working hard at my law firm taking on more responsibility and a lot of interesting cases, but still spending my non work hours admiring inspiring design content, pinning images for the Mediterranean house I want to build in another year or two, and planning a trip to Morocco in the late spring. 2025 holds so much promise for growth and expansion but I’m also committed to maintaining a healthy life balance.

This time of year is so interesting, so many design articles doing recaps of 2024, declaring...

Merry Christmas !

We’ve settled in for a few days rest and celebration here in our home in California. This year I decorated with a flocked tree like I used to do many years ago. I wanted to create a cozy winter wonderland feeling in our living room so I used clippings from the base of the tree on the mantel and layered the space in shades of green and gold.

I decorate the tree very simply before Christmas, then on Christmas Eve (tonight!) next to a crackling fire with music playing we hang the traditional family ornaments, the ones that...

DIY Glitter Cookie Cutter Ornaments

Ho ho ho friends, Christmas is just 3 days away! Our house is ready to welcome guests for dinner on Christmas Eve, it feels good to have the presents wrapped and the menu planned.

I recreated an easy craft project from many years ago, this time with copper, it’s so simple and festive. The base is already there for you, you simply add glitter and they become the sweetest ornaments, embellishments, or gift toppers.

I found two sets of copper cookie cutters at HomeGoods a few weeks ago, then purchased glitter glue and gold glitter from Michaels. These...

Weekend Reading 12.8.24

We finally picked up our Christmas tree from a local lot and hung a fresh wreath on the front door. We will decorate the tree tonight and play some holiday music like we do each year. Instead of stringing lights on our two story home, this year I bought two snowflake projectors for the front of the house and snowflake string lights for the porch to delight the passing neighbors.

Working a full time job has taken up most of my time this season, but I’m enjoining the work I’m doing, I find it stimulating and fulfilling. Our daughter comes home...

Apartment Renovation by NUBE

The apartment, located in the Corso di Porta Ticinese area, is on the first floor of a building dating back to the mid-1800s. The home is configured as a long and narrow space, characterized by an irregular shape, a load-bearing wall that cuts the space transversally and by two opposite and distant window fronts. The project [...]

Weekend Reading 12.1.24

It’s December! Time to decorate and spread holiday cheer! I’m finishing up two craft projects by twilight and hope to photograph them this week. We pick up our tree next weekend and Saturday will be all about trimming the tree and hanging garland up the stairs. Christmas is three weeks away!

I have most of my holiday shopping done which is a relief. Just filling in a few blanks with smaller token items before calling it done. We have two holiday parties to attend. For one I’m wearing this comfortable yet festive dress in plum. For the other I’m not sure,...

Rakxa Wellness Retreat, Bangkok: A Haven for Holistic Luxury and Longevity

There’s something undeniably transformative about a true wellness retreat. It’s not just a getaway; it’s a recalibration of your entire being. Once you’ve experienced the clarity, the calm, and the restoration it offers, it becomes more than a trip—it becomes a yearly pilgrimage. A ritual to reset your body, recharge your spirit, and realign your life with intention.

The best retreats don’t just pamper; they provide a blueprint for a lifestyle that’s healthier, more mindful, and infinitely more sustainable. They remind us what it means to feel whole, inspired, and connected—leaving you not just rejuvenated but forever changed. And if you’re...

Charming Holiday Ornaments to Add to Your Collection

Isn’t opening up the box of collected ornaments each year one of the best things ever? I absolutely love the feeling of pulling out commemorative pieces we’ve collected over the years, they make me smile ear to ear as the holiday music plays in the background. Each year I add to my collection, often it’s an ornament from my travels and then there’s the whimsical pieces that I fall in love with that I have to add each year.

In support of small business Saturday, I purchased this lovely gold mistletoe ornament to add to my holiday ornament collection. I’ve rounded...

Madrid’s Babette: A Trio of Design-Forward Bakeries Redefining the Art of Breadmaking

Bakeries are often beloved for their comforting scents and the crackle of a fresh baguette. But in Madrid, Babette takes things several steps further, blending culinary craft with architectural brilliance. Designed by the innovative minds at Zooco Estudio, the trio of Babette bakeries — Paseo de la Habana 52, Orellana 16, and their original locale — are more than places to pick up a loaf. They are immersive, sensory experiences where design and gastronomy meet.

Nestled in the bustling heart of Madrid, the Babette on Paseo de la Habana offers a striking...

Dog Pack Puzzle + new mini puzzles

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It’s been 4 years since we released the Herding Cats Puzzle, the first puzzle we ever released from our new studio in the Catskills. At the time, we promised the release of a dog version was already in the works. A lot has happened since: having 2 children, making our first public art works, ongoing pandemic, etc. It took a little longer than expected but it’s finally here: the Dog Pack Puzzle! We’re hoping this the perfect puzzle to share with your family this holiday season. When you order from us your supporting a small US based manufacturing company (there aren’t...