Nook & Sea

source Well hello there! How is everyone’s week? Didn’t you just love Sara’s post yesterday (those mint jeans – totally cute)! I’ve been focused on keeping social lately as it seems my schedule always gets in the way. Sara and I had a fun date night over coffee + burgers, and it’s always so neat [...]

If you’re looking to kill a little time in the South Coast Metro area this season, make a stop to the SoCo Collection shopping center in Costa Mesa. Boasting a fresh outdoor farmers market every Saturday from 9-2, interior showrooms, indie clothing shops and quirky creative studios, this unique blend of suites is a browser’s [...]

I’m still stuffed from Easter feasting. How about you? It was sunny and beautiful out in CA, but I was bummed since I had to work (wah wahhh). Would have been lovely for a family walk! I spotted some DIY plant hangers made of rope on Pinterest today, and am quite intrigued after seeing similar ones (above) in a post from [...]

Just some photos from our day driving around Laguna Beach. Can’t beat Saturdays! – – – – – - – – – – - – – – – - – – – – - – – – – When can we retire, again? xo

Until recently, I had never really been into greenery or tried my hand at gardening. Our first apartment lacked outdoor areas and I was hesitant to cram plants in the studio for fear of snagging precious space.  Now settled in our new home, we are lucky enough to have a substantial back patio, front porch and even a bay window [...]

This weekend was a wet one in Southern CA. Most people aren’t fans of the rain, but I’m practically it’s best friend. My parents tell me it rained the day they brought me home from the hospital as a baby, it rained on my 21st birthday, and it rained at the very end of our [...]

A few months ago, while applying for a part-time writing gig, I had the opportunity to shoot some amazing photos of my friends’ beach home here in sunny Southern CA. You may have read about Amanda in my previous post, and it’s easy to see how she translates her easy-going ocean lifestyle into their charming [...]

somedayhopes.blogspot.com Pinterest is alive with suggestions for “windowsill”. I love the way these flowers stand out amongst the white. You can use white bowls or tea cups for vases, too! fromme-toyou.tumblr.com This arrangement speaks to the hearts of vintage-lovers and antiquers everywhere. Would be darling in a country or cabin setting. Love the bright glassware! flickr.com [...]

I have to say that one of my biggest challenges, despite understanding visuals, is how to make appealing arrangements in my own home. I can recommend a world of fabulosity to you, my readers – but sit for hours in front of my own fireplace mantel, wondering what the heck I can do with it. [...]

Moving can be quite the stress. But after 2 months of settling in, I can say that things are definitely starting to take shape. Our latest addition to the Gulino-Garden is our terra cotta planter filled with tiny succulents. Eric was a super-awesome husband (he always is) and surprised me one weekend by picking these up - I’m in [...]