The holiday season is one of my favorite times of year and I’m a sucker for all the festive decor. We celebrate everything with our kids – Hanukkah, Christmas, you name it! I like to look for alternate ways to bring in the holiday spirit since we don’t always get a Christmas tree. Here are some ideas, a few of which I’ve […] Read More…
Gift of Giving
This holiday season, I decided that our family would celebrate the idea of “paying it forward.” The ideas are simple – making an effort to compliment people, donating a couple of books to the neighborhood library, making a card to send to the grandparents, and bringing hot chocolate to the security guards at school. The […] Read More…
Venice Beachy Modern
I love beginning new projects. It’s a time when we get to push ourselves creatively and see what resonates with the client. This week we are officially in full-swing with our client #venicebeachymodern. We have a full-scale renovation planned for the second floor in 2016, and in the meantime we’re busy working on the downstairs. Our […] Read More…
My Dad’s Birthday
My dad is turning 70 this month. To celebrate, my family is planning a Latin-inspired party, drawing inspiration from our Venezuelan roots. We’re working with a great caterer, the lovely Annie Campbell, to create an evening with a nod to South America including menu items like arepas and tequenos, subtle tropical decor and lots of latin music. sources: […] Read More…
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It’s a great time to count my blessings and since I love to cook (and eat) it really doesn’t get much better for me. Most years we spend Thanksgiving at my sister-in-law’s house but this year my mom wants to host. She’s a great cook which means I’ll probably be […] Read More…