House Beautiful

These Are A Few Of Our Favorite Things

Helllloooo, we’re back!  So we know we’ve sucked at keeping the blog updated lately, but what can we say, life keeps getting in the way.  In a good way!  Steph’s jumped head first into her rad interior design job, and I’m watching from the sidelines like the proud bestie I am.  And oh yeah – I’m TWO HOURS AWAY. Which means weekend trips to explore So Cal/shop/eat copious amounts of Mexican have commenced.  Life is so good.  ANYWHO – for the first time in a while, here’s a list of what’s getting our rocks off at this very moment:

1. This dress, this dress, this dress. Until you try on a Rachel Pally maxi dress, you just won’t understand how incredibly soft and pajama-like they are.  Trust me and Steph: We’re obsessed (I even outfitted my bridesmaids in RP!):

2. This Tempur-pedic eye mask that will literally change your life. In a span of a week since my hubby got a pair I’ve watched him go from being a super light sleeper – tossing and turning every night and waking me up – to falling instantaneously into a deep, restful sleep.  Meaning I now get a deep, restful sleep.


3. Am I the only one who’s shown up on a friend’s new apt doorstep only to realize I should’ve brought them a housewarming present and didn’t?  Or any friend’s place for that matter who’s having some people over?  Yeah, I need to get better at that. And I will, starting now, with this: The perfect hostess gift:

4. This succulent monogrammed planter box, perfect for those of us (ahem) who have a wee problem keeping plants alive.  I’m especially digging this to hang on our balcony:

5. The newest addition to my running playlist: Calvin Harris’ new club banger “Summer”:

Happy Friday everyone!

xoxo,

Happy Birthday Stephanie!!!

Someone’s *29 today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday Steph, aka Wabbit!

One of the strongest, funniest, prettiest, most inappropriate, kindest people I know, our birthday girl is currently nearing the end of her 35+ trek across the country to her new home in So Cal!:

And in a matter of hours will be beginning her newest journey just two hours south of me in San Dieeeeeego:

Words can’t express how excited I am to have my bestie and co-blogger living a couple hours from me; I lie awake at night like a kid on Christmas Eve!  Steph, hurry up and get here – you’ve got some stuff waiting for you:

(Left: Santa Monica, where Steph and I will be let loose like a pack of wild hounds this weekend | Right: The pot de creme from Gjelina, which we’ll be gorging on this Saturday night for Steph’s bday dinner!

Oh and GusGus – don’t worry – there’s plenty here for you too.  You’re gonna have a new playground that looks a little something like this:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEPHANIE!!!  We all love you so much and are so proud of you!

Love,

*Age rounded down give or take a few years