You know that feeling after a full, beautiful, fun day outside in the heat of the summer? That dirty, exhausted, sun-drenched feeling of contentment? That's what I want for you, me, and everyone this summer and beyond. Whether creating a life you don't need a vacation...

It's 4th of July. This year we are spending it in San Francisco and I'm actually longing for last year's 4th of July celebrations up in the mountains. The below picture I took last 4th of July inspired me to bring you the best of vintage camp parties that I could find....

My internet friend Tee over at Beauteeful Living was so gracious to let me contribute a piece for her blog showing some fun DIY 4th of July décor projects. I decided to focus on wall hangings because I love them. Their versatility, the plethora of techniques and materi...

Mondays never feel like a party. But in attempt to have a better attitude about Mondays Ipost one Monday a month (usually the first Monday but sometimes that doesn't happen)my favorite party décor ideas to put us in the party mood so we can shake, boogie, and smile thr...

Today I'm here to tell you what truly makes me tick, what brings meaning to my life, and how I ended up the Jen of today. I will do so by summarizing those most important things in my life.
 

Image by Wikipedia {link at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bishop_Peak_(Californ...

This is the story of Allison and her 40th birthday and our (I collaborated with friends on this) process of transporting her to Spain for the celebration of her 4th decade of life. 

You see, Allison is OBSESSED with Spain and all things Spanish and she wanted nothing m...

​My name is Jennifer and I am a book nerd. {"Hi Jennifer!"} I always have been, always will be. So when an interest starts to consume my life, like creativity has, I want to read ALL THE BOOKS. I want to soak up all the information and learn everything there is to know...

4/21 - Try a new creative endeavor that you have been curious about -

I had this deep desire to take all the needles, syringes, and  medication bottles from

my failed IVF cycle, an extremely painful process physically and emotionally,

and turn it into something beautif...

Last summer when we did a Pacific Northwest road trip we got to stay in an awesome hipsterlicious adobe in Portland, Oregon. The adobe was like Dalí meets the Southwest which immediately brought to mind Georgia O'Keeffe. So this week, I bring you décor ideas for a fabu...

I seem to have this thing for coordinating and designing weddings with a Mexican culture theme. You know, with beautiful Mexican textiles, bright beautiful colors, and spiked agua fresca. Back when I was creating all-inclusive wedding collections (something that didn't...