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Versatile Grey Cocktail Dress for Work to Play

Versatile Grey Cocktail Dress Perfect for Work to Going Out

I’ve been wearing this versatile grey cocktail dress from Kit & Ace to multiple holiday parties, from Pat’s work party to a recent blogger event I hosted. I can’t get over the chic fit and elbow length sleeves. The grey makes it the perfect palette to dress up or dress down any way you see fit, like the colored tights I chose here. Click through for some other great grey options that you can wear all winter long…. Read More »

December 22, 2016  •  Filed Under: Fashion, Style 1 Comment

Plow’s Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

 The best pancakes you will ever eat – the secret Lemon Ricotta Pancakes recipe from Plow Restaurant in San Francisco, CA.AMAZING Lemon Ricotta Pancakes Recipe from San Francisco's Plow Restaurant

Editor Note: This recipe and post were originally posted January 5th, 2015. This is an updated post with new photos, but the text is the same. Want to see what my photos were like three years ago this time? Check out the end of the post!

The new year is upon us and my blog feed is blowing up with new year’s resolutions! Sometimes I get a little frustrated with the idea of setting resolutions. So often it feels like setting yourself up for failure and disappointment. Even so, I always like to set a few goals for blogging and things that I want to make more of a priority this year. I’m still working on the list and it’s not quite ready for primetime yet. I can’t wait to share it though. I always value the feedback and accountability all of you bring!… Read More »

December 18, 2016  •  Filed Under: Breakfast/Brunch, Recipes 61 Comments

Holiday Shopping – San Francisco Cailler Swiss Chocolate Pop-Up

Cailler Chocolate Pop Up San Francisco, CA Hayes Valley

If you need an idea for a last-minute holiday gift, you can’t go wrong with the gift of chic and delicious Swiss chocolates! If you’re here in the San Francisco bay area, think about stopping by the Cailler Swiss Chocolate holiday inspired pop-up near Union Square…. Read More »

December 16, 2016  •  Filed Under: Life, Love, Etc. No Comments

Best Red Lipstick and Tinted Lip Balms

The best red lipstick and tinted red lip balm for every occasion. Read on for reviews of Nars, Sephora, Benefit, Too Cool for School, and e.l.f. cosmetics red lip products!Choosing the Best Red Lipstick and Tinted Red Lip Balm + Reviews

My red lipstick post. AKA the post with a million pictures of my face. Apologies for that in advance. Rather than just give you a list of red lipsticks and tinted lip balms that I’ve tried and like, I thought I would go through every one I own and actually show you how they look on a real person.

Wearing red lipstick is intimidating. I’ve been ‘trying’ to wear red lipstick for almost two years! I started with a tinted lip balm and worked up to a burgundy lip tint, both of which are listed below. It wasn’t until this fall that I finally took the plunge to an actually red lipstick. It’s amazing how rocking a red lipstick instantly makes me feel more glamorous. Now that the holiday parties are in full swing, I can’t get enough! I have a few that I’ve had forever, like the Benefit Benebalm, and some new fun ones I picked out at the Sephora Store at JC Penny.

For each product, the photo furthest to the left is my natural lip color with just plain lip balm on. I thought it would be helpful to have a comparison!

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December 13, 2016  •  Filed Under: Beauty, Style 5 Comments

5 Last Minute Chocolate Gifts for the Holidays

Chocolate is a universal language. It’s not too late to find the perfect gift with these 5 Last Minute Chocolate Gifts for the Holidays!Last minute Christmas and Holiday Gifts - Chocolate Gifts Assortments

Chocolate is a universal language. I’d say 99.99% of people I know love chocolate. This makes it a great last minute holiday gift for everyone in your life, from coworkers to the mailman to family members. No one is going to say, “Ugh, I can’t believe you got me delicious peppermint bark for Christmas”.
Here are some great edible gift ideas to save you this holiday season. I’ve already shared most of these on Instagram, so if you aren’t already, follow me there too!… Read More »

December 12, 2016  •  Filed Under: Life, Love, Etc. 2 Comments

Our 2016 Holiday Cards + Minted Review

A look at our 2016 Holiday Cards, which is a special annual tradition for us! In order to support independent designers, we chose Minted for our cards.
Best Christmas & Holiday Cards that Are Foil Pressed and High Quality - Minted Cards Review

Every year, I look forward to shooting our holiday photos for months. We always try to do something that reflects our personalities and highlights the beautiful city we live in. We have some pretty special shots, like the time I convinced Pat to wrap ourselves in vintage christmas lights. This year’s shoot took us to Land’s End, which is one of the most beautiful places in San Francisco…. Read More »

December 9, 2016  •  Filed Under: Fashion, Life, Love, Etc., Style No Comments

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Hi! I’m Kelly. I live in San Francisco with my husband, Pat, and our puppy, Maddie. Here you’ll find recipes, DIYs, style, travel & a glimpse into our adventures. To learn a little more about me, Click Here.

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