Speaking of travelling, I am packing my bags for Mexico this week! We are heading south of the border to a friends wedding and here is what is coming with me. Hat // Kitten Heels from J.Crew // Pink Raybans // Navy Clutch by Clare V. // Bardot Top from TopShop // A-line Pink Skirt […]
Topic number three in our Real Talk, Real Moms series is all about Travel and you know I love me some of that. We have done quite a few weekend driving trips here and there with Archer but the biggest travel adventure was our first cross country flight to Michigan when Archer was around 4 months […]
The last room of the house to get any kind of love is the laundry room. Poor, poor laundry rooms. Even though we started from the ground up with ours, it has been a plain white box with a washer, dryer, and a collection of crap that slowly grew over the last year or so. Even when […]
One of the most frequently asked questions I get is “what filter and/or photo apps do you use” for instagram. I don’t have one specific recipe as every photo is different but I thought I’d put together a little tutorial with examples and give you my go to filters and apps. And who knows, maybe you can pick up […]
I am thrilled to announce the first of a special series of SSS product collaborations. This has been in a works for a while now, so it kind of feels like I am sending my babies off to college, but dang it… they are ready. I am teaming up with other makers and artists to co-create […]
popRupert held down the fort at home while I snuck away this weekend with a gal pal to Palm Springs for massages and spa time at the Parker and a night at the Line hotel in Koreatown. It was the first time I have been away from Archer for longer than just a few hours […]
I’ve mentioned The Citizenry before like with this Thanksgiving tablescape, but I wanted to single them out in a “shop picks” because, wowza, have you seen their new collection?! Not only do I stand behind their business model of supporting artisans and giving back, but their modern twist on timeworn materials and techniques create some seriously special […]
My daily uniform has been more like jean shorts and a button down shirt, and I probably shouldn’t admit that sometimes it’s the same shirt three days in a row, but this mama does get out once in a while too. Here’s what I’m wearing on those rare days that I do leave the house at night. Skirt by Alexander […]
Thanks for all of the love on the new site! Things should be running a lot more smoothly now. We ended up having to move the site to another host all together because my old one (rhymes with slowdaddy) just could not handle all of the fabulousness ;). Anywhoo, there are a few things I need to […]
Change is good right? Boy have I gone through a lot of it this year and I am keeping it going with the new site, new shop, and new (old) name. With the new site I’m bringing my blog, my design work, and my products all under one roof and one name… my name! Having all different […]
Tomorrow is the big day guys! I am doing it… out with the old and in with the NEW WEBSITE. Along with the new site is a bit of a re-brand, I will be saying goodbye to Smitten Studio! But don’t worry your pretty little faces off, all of the content will still be there, just the […]
Last week I trekked out to timbuktu Santa Clarita to get to see, style, and shoot the space I designed for the lovely Eden, of Sugar and Charm, and I am SO excited to show you the final reveal! A while back I shared the initial design board I created for her, we honed in on her style […]
This month’s “real talk, real moms” topic is on feeding! After Archer was born, suddenly talking for hours and hours about my boobs was completely normal and showing them to total strangers was acceptable! OK, it was only two and they were technically lactation consultants, but still… “hi, how are you?… oh good, take a look at […]
One thing I have always appreciated about having a career in the creative world is that denim can be a wardrobe staple on and off the job. Even when I went into an office everyday, there was no dress code, no frowns if you showed up in your favorite pair of distressed jeans… and now […]
Last week I was over on Lonny sharing about how to make the most of a Saturday afternoon. I chatted about elevating the everyday with a backyard picnic and there is a pretty fab giveaway going on so you can do the same! Here is a peek at a few things you could snag. The blanket, […]
I can’t even count how many times I’ve been asked which white paint I used in our house, in our living room, in our bedroom, in the nursery … you get the idea. So, I am dedicating this post to the all important perfect white. A good white is SO much harder to find than […]