Weekly Roundup

I’m back! Sorta. I’ve taken time away for maternity leave, but I’m going to make my way back to the blog. Slowly but surely.

I’ve been on the hunt for candlesticks that are shallow enough to fit on the marble ledge in the kitchen. Most have too wide a base to fit on the 2.5” overhang. But I found these and they fit perfectly! I got all of the different sizes and now I can plop a tapered candle anywhere I please. The candles pictured above are vintage from a local reseller, but here are some similar ones.

Hey San Diegans! SDG&E is giving away free trees to homeowners with space to plant! No catch, you just have to plant them, water them, and tend to them. Their website isn't super clear, so you can check out the FAQs here, then look at the list of trees available here, then sign up for free trees here.

How long could you last on just $1,000?

I’ve been taking monthly photos of Margot in a bassinet next to flora of the season. But I recently remembered I have a mini Instax camera, so now I’m photographing her weekly with the Polaroid-like film just like Kim did.

Thanks for all the love and solidarity with Margot’s birth story!

This mid-century home is a new build! It seems straight out of the 1960s, but was built and furnished in 2021.

The kitchen at this historic house museum is so pretty! I’ll definitely have to visit when I’m next in the Bay Area.

Did you know there’s silent packing tape? I don’t know why anyone still uses that aggressively noisy stuff anymore!

Margot now has a strict 7 pm bedtime, so we’re able to get some quality TV watching done after she goes to bed. Recently, we’ve been watching The Other Two on HBO. Molly Shannon and Ken Marino, need I say more?

How cool is this tote bag for proudly vaccinated folks?

Halloween is upon us and Bryan’s cat porch design is major inspiration for holiday decor.

When the sanding block isn’t cutting it for sanding detailed profiles, try this hack.