Happy Fall!
Image via Happy Fall, lovebugs! What are you up this weekend? Lydia is visiting friends and one gorgeous baby in the mountains of Colorado. I’m taking a baby care class which is great because A. I love...
View ArticleWhere’d You Go, Bernadette
Yes summer officially ended two weeks ago, but is it too late to move “Where’d You Go, Bernadette” to the top of my Beach Reads 2012 list? I absolutely loved this book, which was recommended to me by...
View ArticleBaby Names
Oscar the Grouch baby image via We’ve had our girl names chosen for as long as we’ve been married, so it was a total relief to learn we’d be having a girl. (Boy names are still a point of...
View ArticleZara Home
Zara Home is now available in the US! Can not get over how chic these home goods are for such reasonable prices. I’m most coveting the glam glassware, chic trays, luxe floral pillows and dead...
View ArticleHappy Weekend
image via Hot Apple Cider Happy Friday, lovebugs! What are you up to? I’m washing and folding baby clothes and putting together my stroller and co-sleeper. At the rate I’m moving, it may take all...
View ArticlePumpkin Patch
Thanks to a hot tip from friends I visited the BEST pumpkin patch today. Forneris Farms is just outside of LA in the Valley. A family run farm who sets up a mini fall carnival with tons of pumpkins at...
View ArticleBoo Wear
1/2/3 If, like me, you feel festive but not ready for an all-out costume. And yes, navy and black make happy when done right. Don’t you agree? xx Sarah
View ArticleShoulder Length Bob
Every fall I get a hankering to cut my hair short for a more sophisticated look. I think a messy shoulder length bob is tres chic and always in fashion. This is what my hair looks like from the back...
View ArticleHappy Weekend!
image via Happy weekend, friends! Every morning I wake up and ask the little bee in my belly if today is her birthday. So far…silence. We’re spending the weekend trying to distract ourselves from the...
View ArticleFall Hibernation
image via Happy Monday, lovebugs. We’re heading into a wee hibernation for the next two weeks. Time to buckle down with work and baby (when she finally comes). We’ll be back in November. Until then,...
View ArticleWyatt in Martha Stewart Living Magazine
I’m so proud of my little brother Wyatt for making it into this month’s Martha Stewart Living (Nov 2012). His name isn’t credited but his sculpture in unmistakable in the Flora Grubb Gardens spread on...
View ArticleSkinny Legs and All
After taking a second look at the fall fashion inspiration I’ve been collecting… I see a skinny leg theme. Sigh. Will just have to rock these looks with my real person thighs and be ok with it....
View ArticleThe Georgetown Academy Series
I hate to brag but I’m now friends with the authors of a soon to be MAJOR hit book series. In fact one of these authors was my roommate just after college and a bridesmaid in my wedding. I’m sure I’ll...
View ArticleHow much alcohol do I buy for a party?
A friend just asked me this question and I directed her to this Martha Party Calculator. Sarah used this formula for her wedding and we have used it for events we’ve catered and it has not let us down....
View ArticleFall Whites
Can my Thanksgiving table still wear white after Labor Day? This year I’m going for a creamy neutral setting with hints of soft blue and grey for my family feast. All images via Pinterest What do you...
View ArticleHoliday Treats for Gifting
Hi Friends! I apologize for the long winter’s nap I have (unintentionally) been taking from the blog. This time of year keeps us busy as elves in the kitchen at work so I have some fun recipes to...
View ArticleHappy New Year
Wishing you a happy New Year filled with health, wealth, joy and grace! xo, A & O
View ArticlePeanut Butter & Jelly Bread
Happy New Year friends! If you follow me on Instagram (@lydiahowerton) you’re probably curious about the recipe for this bread. Developed from a Paleo Bread recipe that I adapted many times until this...
View ArticleGloden Globe Fashion 2013
A few unconventional favorites from last nights Golden Globes that really caught my eye… Jessica Alba in Oscar de la Renta stuns in this peachy hue but her tangerine lip and funky burnt orange feather...
View ArticleThe French Cuisse
The young man behind The French Cuisse food blog has captured so beautifully my favorite part of cooking. The alchemy between the raw ingredients in their sterile prep bowls and the finished dish...
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