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FROM BLAH TO BOLD
PART ONE: How to refresh a tired old slab of concrete and make into something beautiful.
DIY: PAINTED POTS
I’m sure you’ve seen all of the incredible painted pots circulating on Pinterest and have probably pinned quite a few. Since I’m going on one month quarantined now, and might be going slightly insane,
I thought I would attempt to DIY some hand-painted pots myself.
HOW TO FRESHEN UP YOUR LANDSCAPE (WITHOUT SPENDING A DIME)
We all deal with stress and anxiety differently. For me, the only thing that’s helped the past few weeks has been getting out in the yard.
Community over Corona: How to get through this time by connecting with your community
🍊Free Tangerines🍊
This week after being overwhelmed with feelings of fear and helplessness, I decided to get off my butt and do something.
SURFBOARDS IN DECOR
I’m not sure what it is: my love for the Ocean, the fact that I live in Southern California, or that my fiancé is an incredible surfer; but I always love a little bit of Surf Style in the home.
NEW YEAR, NEW DOOR
When we painted the exterior of the house white, the old door became impossible to look at every day. The overall condition didn’t match the freshness of our crisp white paint (and I despised the spindles, and the handle. They reminded me of my grandma’s house, but not in a good way:). However, I loved the original door, and wanted to keep it….
Coyote’s Indigo Hideaway: A Minimal Surf Inspired Baby Room that also doubles as a guest room
When I first put together Coyote’s room, it had serve as his room and as a guest room. Our little casa is a 2br, 1ba, so I had to get creative. We managed to fit a queen size bed, a crib, a bookcase and his dresser in there.
Body Image after Baby: Managing expectations and being gentle with yourself
I’ve struggled with posting about this for a while now, but I think I’m finally ready. Since having my son, Coyote almost two-and-a-half years ago, I’ve really struggled to feel like myself, both emotionally and physically. From a negative body image, to adrenal fatigue, to hormones feeling all out of whack.
HOME OFFICE REFRESH: Planning for a revamp
Starting to plan for a little home office refresh. I mean, considering I never did anything with it to begin with, I guess it’s not a refresh but more so that I’m finally going to decorate the space.
UNDERWOOD FAMILY FARMS
I’m not sure who was more excited to finally come to Underwood Farms, me or Coyote:)
MY FALL UNIFORM
Fall in California can be so tricky. While everyone else in the country is wearing Sweaters, Boots and Jackets, here it’s still pushing 100 degrees.
MEET THE BLANCO BUNGALOW
As many of you know, we bought our first house, back in October, the cutest little Spanish Bungalow in Long Beach, California
BAJA BABY
Have you been to Acre Baja? It’s such an inspirational place…
BEDROOM TEXTURES
I have to say our bedroom has been last on the to-do list. We've had so many renovation projects that have taken priority…
BLANCO BATHROOM - PT. 2
Okay, so remember me telling you that our plumbing kept leaking? Well, in addition to remodeling the bathroom, we purchased a new Washer & Dryer and Dishwasher
ORGANIC STEEL CUT OATS
Lately I've been feeling super sluggish and I realized that I've forgotten about some of my favorite go-to breakfast recipes
HAPPY CAMPER ♥
One of our dreams has always been to renovate a Vintage Camper Trailer.
BLANCO BATHROOM - Our Bathroom Renovation Part 1
So just a precursor, this is my rant post:) Everything went wrong, or not according to plan, all in one post:)
A few weeks before moving in to the Blanco Bungalow…
LAST NIGHT IN VENICE
This night is incredibly bittersweet. We’re going out to celebrate my birthday at my fiancé’s restaurant, Hatchet Hall, and it’s our last night in Venice.
MEET THE FAM.
Coyote was three months old in these pics, and I just die every time I look at them, little squish!