Journal
Renter Friendly Organizing
In Los Angeles, more than half of the residents are renters. That means 1.9 million households. Holy cow! So when it comes to approaching how you want to organize your space, there are a few different approaches you might want to consider that would differ from someone who owns their home.
An It Bag For Every Occasion
Finding the perfect bag is the ever-elusive quest. They come in so many sizes and shapes, and they need to perform so many functions. And sometimes it feels like you've been searching for just the right one for ages that can do it all: the perfect lunch bag, the perfect diaper bag, the perfect beach bag, the list goes on and on. But when you find a diamond in the rough it feels like you've really hit the jackpot.
Thoughtful Gift Ideas to Celebrate Every Mom in Your Life
We put together a list of our favorite unique, thoughtful and fun gifts that every mom in your life will love. Happy gifting, and Happy Mother’s Day!
The Perfect Balance of Having Just Enough
“When we let go of the chase for more, and consciously examine and experience the resources we already have, we discover our resources are deeper than we knew or imagined.” - Lynne Twist
Organizing Meaningful Things
Last week I had the daunting task of traveling to Wichita, KS (where I was born and raised) to help my sister clean out a storage unit full of our childhood stuff. Boxes and bins of photos, video tapes, baby clothes, toys and books. Whew, I’m exhausted just writing about it.
From an organizational perspective, tidying anything that has sentimental value can be difficult. Whether it’s clothing we’ve grown out of, dishes that have cracked (but we used to love), or a couch we spent a decade watching movies on, choosing to part with something that has defined an era of our lives is emotional.
The Beauty of Working Backwards (with Bre Chiero of Hungry Hipsters)
It’s hard to know exactly how to define Bre Chiero. She’s a gifted photographer who’s also an art director and a stylist. When she reached out to me in October of 2020 to schedule a consultation to organize her studio space, I looked up her Hungry Hipsters Instagram account and I was stunned; Bre’s feed is truly a work of art. Her use of color, her intricate flat lays, her unique styling -- I was so incredibly impressed I immediately became a superfan.