From a very young age, I gravitated to the world of art and creative expression. Creativity became a form of escapism, a necessary outlet where I could explore the things that captivated me. Following the lead of my curiosities—in fashion, interior design, photography, and graphic design—became the catalyst to my self-discovery. Through endless creating and studying the things that fascinate me, I've deeply dialed into what I love and what I want for my life.
When inspiration strikes, I’ve always felt an urgency to express the richness I see through my lens, so I took to blogging back in 2005. I love seeking beauty in everyday life and sharing the way I see the world. Now, I strive to inspire others to design the lives they want, too, filled with intention, creativity, and enjoyment.
Through the years, I created a few blogs as I continued to experiment with what made me tick. In the fall of 2011, after moving to San Francisco, I decided to start fresh. A very pivotal point in my life was unfolding and I felt inspired by all of the change and possibility ahead as I navigated making a new life for myself. Decorating my first apartment, creating new lifestyle rituals, learning my way around the city—it was a new beginning that changed my life forever.
I spent my weekends and evenings around my 9-5 creating for my blog. With time, consistency, and a devotion to this long-lived hobby, I took a leap of faith and went full-time with my site in 2016. One of the best decisions I've made. It has been a gift being able to do what I love for a living—I would have never thought possible had someone told me this back when I first started. Very grateful for all opportunities my vocation has brought me and to the kind community that I've cultivated who support and believe in me. I wouldn't be here without them. It means so much to me, so thank you to those who read and follow along!
My husband and I lived in San Francisco for over a decade and bought our first home in Orinda in November 2020 while I was pregnant with our daughter, Grace. We have been slowly making home updates since we bought and finished living through a seven month renovation in spring 2024. We are loving parenthood, a slower-paced life, taking up gardening, making new friends, and enjoying the fruits of our labor at home!
Some of my greatest joys and inspirations: the magic of witnessing your little one be their pure authentic self, there's nothing like it. Flowers... mother nature in general! Warm 70º evenings. The smell of fresh cut grass. Hospitality with insane attention to detail, design, and branding gets me going! Handwritten notes. Coffee in our garden on warm mornings. Cooking with a good Italian playlist. Beautiful writing. Unique perspectives. Paris! The cozy feeling that autumn brings. Taking in a new place with fresh eyes. Family time and friend hangs, always. Oh, and pizza.
