If you're looking for ways to spruce up the decor in a nursery or kids room, there's no easier way than personalizing it with their name. I love the classic simplicity of these Storybook Letters ($11 each letter, $4 extra for ribbon) from New Arrivals, Inc. Choose from a variety of ribbon styles from polka dots to new chevron patterns. You can also go with block letters for a fun display if you don't want to hang things on a wall. New Arrivals, Inc has them in a variety of colors and prints for just $8 each. I also love... Continue reading

I adore the new edgy look in jewelry but I have a small frame so I like things that are bold but still delicate. While in Hawaii browsing the magazines by the pool, I ripped out a page from last... Continue reading

I love to take photos with my iPhone but once it's copied onto my computer, they are most often forgotten. I only wish I had time to create fun movies of trips or my daughter's birthdays. Now there's a new... Continue reading

(Photo: Denimology - Jennifer Aniston wears Levi's 501 jeans while filming The Bounty Hunter) On Monday, the original classic blue jeans – Levi's 501 celebrates their 140th anniversary. If you're in the Bay Area, come to Macy's in Union Square... Continue reading

I'm not a huge perfume person but I am starting to venture out of my safe signature Chanel scents. Each time I'm at a department store I'll try something new. Yesterday at Bloomindales I had already sprayed on a Jo... Continue reading

I can get pretty nerdy over pens, makers and paints. I'm already drooling over Marc Jacobs' Bookmarc and their new collaboration with Krink, the maker of the highest quality inks and markers. Bookmarc x Krink features three special pieces that... Continue reading

Every Little Girl is a Princess by Andree Prendergast (Illustrated by Riva England) I review and read a lot of children's books and with a 4 and a half year old little girl, definitely a lot of princess ones. Every Little Girl is a Princess ($9.99 on Amazon) by Andree Prendergast is a different kind of princess story – one that finally shows little girls the power of being a good person that will in turn enhance self esteem. I read this book to Chloe and she loved it. She used to tell me before bed, "I wish I was... Continue reading

So Pretty! Felt by Amy Palanjian Published by Chronicle Books. When I received Amy Palanjian's new book, So Pretty! Felt my 4 year old immediately said "Oh Mommy can we make these flowers?", referring to the beautiful array of felt... Continue reading

I'm always on the look out for wonderful makeup application tips, especially for a dressed up evening out. Lauren Bush look positively radiant at last night's Met Gala 2013 dressed in Ralph Lauren and with makeup by Clarins. Her skin... Continue reading

(Photo: Zimbio) Actress Diane Kruger looks casual chic on a Sunday with boyfriend Joshua Jackson in NYC. I love her military green jacket that becomes a great centerpiece for her outfit, along with her checkerboard Vans, of course. Military green... Continue reading

Everpurse is a bag that charges your phone so you'll never have low battery ever again! The clutches and wristlets are perfect to carry essentials when you are on the go or to be used inside your larger handbag. Prices... Continue reading

Bay Area peeps are you ready for THE sale? The Gilt City Warehouse Sale is happening in San Francisco on Saturday, May 18th from 11am - 5pm at The Sutter Room. The sale features Gilt.com's women's and men's fashion and... Continue reading

We love crafty things in our home and when they are small and cute, it's extra special. My Town: A Little World for You to Build ($11.48 on Amazon) by my friend Delphine Doreau is just that sort of special, magical book. The book (translated into English from her French book Mon Village) features perforated buildings and animals that can be made into a fun play town. Featuring Delphine's adorable illustrations of animals, you'll love building the various stores and houses that make up the little town. The back of the book features a pull out map that acts as... Continue reading

Pick a sweet gift for mom from Candystore Collective and get a free handmade, handwritten card from San Francisco based Black Sheep Postal Service. Here are my favorite gift ideas for mom from Candystore Collective. Havana Necklace ($32) Delano Earrings... Continue reading

I am so excited that I just updated my tote bag with a new notebook. This beautiful lined journal by my friend, artist and illustrator Samantha Hahn. Her Parade of Shoes Journal ($11.01 on Amazon, published by Potter Style) features... Continue reading

I didn't realize how much I loved my Clarins Double Serum ($85 at clarinsusa.com) until I went on vacation for a week and brought a travel-sized serum from another brand so I didn't have to check my luggage in. What... Continue reading

(All Photos: All About Ami) Stephanie Lau from All About Ami doesn't just crochet cute amigurumi animals. She's also a very fashionable new mom to six month old Myla. I became friends with this Canadian beauty a few years ago when I was an editor at CRAFT and she did her first published pattern, this crochet spring bunny. I have been loving her recent blog post on her nursing fashion tips so I decided to do an interview with Stephanie on how she stays so stylish and fashionable as a new mom. How would you describe your fashion style? I... Continue reading

For years I spent vacations wearing flip flops I bought from a surf shop years ago in Maui. They fell apart on my previous vacation so I knew I needed to get a new pair before I left for Hawaii.... Continue reading

UNIQLO has partnered with famed Parisian patisserie company Maison Ladurée, to create a t- shirt collection for a cause, featuring playful "Les Amis de Ladurée” graphics with 9 styles for kids and 10 for women. A portion of the sales will be donated to IVY, a nonprofit organization helping children in the Tohoku region of Northeast Japan, which was severely affected by the 2011 earthquake disaster. Pictured above are 3 cute designs for girls: T-shirt with Macarons and Eiffel Tower (in mint and navy), Jour de Chance T-shirt (in white and purple), Stripe T-shirt with Kitty (in pink or green... Continue reading

After so much time in Hawaii and the warm weather that is baking SF, I'm getting in a beachy, poolside kind of mood, if you know what I mean. I was getting obsessed with pretty coverups while on vacation and... Continue reading

I've been using the new Clarins BB Skin Perfecting Cream ($40 at clarinsusa.com) for a month now and love how it makes my face look amazing. What is BB cream exactly? BB cream stands for blemish balm and it started... Continue reading

I'm still delirious on Hawaii time having spent the last ten days there enjoying the beach, pools and more on the big island. We stayed at the Four Seasons Hualalai and it was the perfect place for our little family... Continue reading

I love Paris and can't wait to get back there when we visit family again in France. For now, these little paper goods will sprinkle that love of Paris to other friends and family. I've rounded up some of my... Continue reading

J.Crew gets hot on the floral trend this spring with the classic floral fabric patterns from Liberty of London. Featuring clothing, accessories, shoes and even swimwear – you'll feel like you stepped out of an English garden wherever you may... Continue reading

BonLook has launched a stylish kids collection of sunglasses in collaboration with Bleu Bird and Love Taza. These stylish sunnies come in classic and fun styles like they popped off the runway and shrank down into little mini me versions. Each pair of sunnies are only $39. Continue reading