I once heard someone say, “If you have money to buy a book and the capability to read it, you are one of the most blessed people on Earth.” Or something like that. We have so much to be thankful for. I wanted to provide you with some holiday conversation-starters from my blog as my […]

Have a T-shirty kind of christmas: I know someone who deserves is going to get this T-shirt for Christmas… Ron Herman, $45.) Oh, Jake Ryan, if only you were real, and lived in Huntington Beach, and really liked skinny redheaded girls who drove Cameros… (80’s Ts, $20) **Attention Larry*** This is the one I want […]

Fluffy, our leapord gecko, is in love. I don’t have the heart to tell him…

Concepts Lost On My Husband: Fun Money The concept: money that was not expected can be splurged without guilt or responsibility. His take: Money is money. Accessories for dogs The concept: dogs have the need and right to be accessorized with diamonds, sweaters and $65 leashes. His take: It’s a Friggin’ dog. The Rule of […]

The New Broughton Quarterly is out on Dec 1st. This is the first issue with me as the Style Editor, so look for lots of clever remarks, bossiness and obscure references. We shot the fashion spread in the living room of our Irvine house. Aaron Smith, The Creative Director, was patient with me as I […]

Here are some “off the beaten path” gift ideas. They require some pre-planning or forethought on your part but, hey, it isn’t even Thanksgiving yet. You can do it. Get a custom commission from one of your (by “your” I mean “my”) favorite Etsy/blog artists. Marisa at Creative Thursday will do a commission for you […]

On Sundays I am going to take a cue from one of my favorite blogs (Rocks In My Dryer) and just give you some links. First addition: Ode to the housewife: The Humble Housewife, is a food blog written by a very talented Irish Mom. I am trying her Spiced Pumpkin Bundt Cake this Thanksgiving. […]

This one you are going to really like, beautiful and unique camera straps made by artist Em Falconbridge, avaliable at her Etsy Shop. I like the one with elephants $32 The Flight of The Concords first season of their HBO special was released on DVD last week. I told you about them here. This is […]