Sun’s out, buns out! It’s HOT here in California, so we’ve been enjoying some lounge chair time on the back deck. My sister Katherine is the beverage expert, and I of course bring the sustainable straws. I love Equo’s new line of 100%...
As a blogger, designer and photographer, my office has always been wherever I happen to be in the world. Although I’m often working on the road, I always look forward to returning to my permanent home office. Designing this home office space has been essential...
Photo by Laurel Tincher, taken with Nikon COOLPIX B700 at Kruger National Park, South Africa. Check out all my favorite travel photography gear! Did you know that about 13% of the world’s bird species are now endangered? Dozens of endangered birds haven’t...
From firmness to size to brand, there are a lot of factors that go into choosing the perfect mattress ― is sustainability also on your list of priorities? While some mattresses might feel comfortable to the touch, non-eco-friendly mattresses usually contain...
01.14.2020 VERY exciting news! After nearly a year of deciding where to make my new home base, everything came together perfectly to point me towards the Aloha State. Yes, I’m moving to Oahu, Hawaii! I can’t wait to share all the beautiful places I explore...
If you feel stressed, are having trouble sleeping, or experience more chronic mental health issues, changing your environment can have a profound impact. Humans are very sensitive to our surroundings. For survival, safety, and security we subconsciously react to our...
The paradox of choice. I’m moving ! Two years ago I moved out of my ranch house in LA back up to my hometown in Silicon Valley to spend time with my family and get my blog and business up and running. It’s been wonderful to see old friends, spend time in...
When I was a kid, my mom always had a rotating selection of beautiful coffee table books in our living room. To my young mind they were glimpses into new worlds; faraway places, exquisite homes, and fashions. Books make terrific gifts for people of all ages; they act...
