2025 was a weird year.  Full of highs and lows.  The bitter was balanced by the sweet throughout the year.  But I struggled.

2025 was not my favorite year.  But reflecting on the year in detail always reminds me of the many small gifts, special moments and beautiful memories. 

A few small, sparkling details to make the season feel a bit more magical. After all, that is exactly what holiday parties are meant for. 

We don't mean to brag, but we think our friends have beautiful taste.

Jen Kniland — The California Rancher — celebrates the art of simple, soulful living through her thoughtful curation and signature West Coast style.

Every year on December 25th, we do brunch. It's become our family tradition: less formal than Christmas Eve dinner, but just as special in its own way.

efferson Hayman is one of those artists who lives his work. His pieces demonstrate his unique talent for finding beauty in simplicity.  Combined with traditional photographic techniques and vintage and handmade frames, each piece is one-of-a-kind.  

There’s a certain kind of magic that only happens in candlelight. I love leaning into that glow whenever I’m getting ready for a candlelit dinner. I'm sharing my favorite glowy, perfectly imperfect makeup look for nights that deserve to linger.