Earlier this year I shared a little sneak peek at a piece from Bauh Designs Fall 2017 collection. Excited to announce that wool waistcoat is finally available for purchase!! Designer Oleksandra Baukh founded Bauh Designs in 2016, each piece is made from start to finish in her Seattle WA studio. In order to cut down on waste Oleksandra uses only premium deadstock fabrics in her designs.
Read MoreSugar Candy Mountain
For some people bohemian is a trend, a way of dressing, eating, socializing. For Bianca it's at the core of her existence. Raised on a commune in Big Sur by an artist, beatnik father and debutante mother (by the way this is an epic love story, the type books are written about). As a young adult she spent time in New York City modeling and immersing herself in the culture and arts. Then returned to California where she created the perfect balance between fast paced and country life. Bianca now has a live and work space in LA's Atwater Village. An unassuming building that once housed a grocery store has been converted into a delightful home for her and her artist husband; as well as a studio for Biancas line Sugar Candy Mountain.
Read MorePoppy and Someday
There's something special about Laurel Canyon, nestled in the hills between West Hollywood and Studio City. It can almost trick you into thinking you're in a small town, complete with its own country style general store. The area still holds the spirit of the 1960's and 70's, when it was a hippie hideout for artists, musicians and creatives. It also holds a special place in my heart, its the location of the restaurant where my husband first told me he loves me and the first home we lived in together (sans roommates). I can now say that I have another reason to love the canyon, one of my new favorite skincare lines is created there. Kari Jansen is an Ayurvedic practitioner and herbalist who handcrafts delightful beauty blends for her line Poppy and Someday, from her home in Laurel Canyon
Read MoreIt Is Well LA
I love the feeling I get when I discover a beautiful new (or new to me) designer for the first time. A wave of excitement washes over me as I admire the cut, construction and fabric. What could possibly make it better? Knowing that the label is ethically made and their brand mission is to give back. It Is Well LA makes wonderfully well made clothing and donates10% of their proceeds to Generosity, an organization that builds clean drinking wells for communities in need. Well that's pretty awesome in my opinion (sorry had to). I fell in love with their flowy fabrics and the ease of their pieces. They are simple but are made with an acute attention to detail, something that makes for a wonderful wardrobe staple.
Read MoreIsland Escape: Kauai
For the first time since launching These Native Goods I ran off and disconnected as best I could with my family. We spent our days bumming on the beach, exploring and enjoying delicious fresh fruits and seafood. Some of my favorite memories
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