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I’m a blogger, writer and third generation Northern Californian who just renovated my 1965 home and am working on a tiny Tahoe cabin. I share my travels in California and farther afield, favorite hotels, and what I pack. I also have a passion for design and explore about fashion, style and books I love. I feel fortunate to live in Northern Cal every day and enjoy showing the natural beauty, fabulous destinations and unique things about life here on the blog. You can subscribe by email for weekly posts and on Instagram for more daily updates.

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I am almost afraid to admit all I have done is my

I am almost afraid to admit all I have done is my wreath and a festive pillow for my holiday decor! Seems like everyone on Insta has already decorated! I have my boxes out and I’m slowly making my way through them.

We got a new kind of Christmas tree this year is called a Cook Fir and it’s very pretty with a lot of pokey sort of branches that jut out with small pine cones at the top branches. We put some of the regular decorations on it when the kids were here Sunday just before everyone left. To be totally honest, this is the first year I’ve ever thought I want to change it up a bit. We have all the usual decorations we’ve had over the years and for some reason I want something a little bit more sparkly and elegant this year. I might move some of the kids decorations to the back and try something else. Would that be terrible?

How’s your decorating going? Each year I find I want less of it out..I still have to find room for the snow scene, the nutcrackers etc! 🤯I prefer simpler now.

I am in love with my pretty wreath! Another beautiful thing with the loveliest bow from @homebylinginteriors 🤍

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I am kind of thrilled with my pillows I bought at

I am kind of thrilled with my pillows I bought at the new home shop @homebylinginteriors 🤍. I always find home things in December to spruce things up a bit. If you’re looking for beautiful pillows and cute home accents, It’s a wonderfully curated shop right here in Los Gatos!

I know I should have Christmas on the brain, but it’s 75 degrees outside! This is the first time I have ever had a Christmas tree up and the windows open at the same time I think..

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So happy to spend a beautiful day at the beach wit

So happy to spend a beautiful day at the beach with my guys. We couldn’t get better weather and I forget how good the weather is by the ocean in the winter. I need more Santa Cruz trips. 🌊Hope you are enjoying the weekend!

#santacruz #californiawinter #myblackfriday

Did you make it through? Well two days of cooking

Did you make it through? Well two days of cooking and 95,000 dishes later we did it! I always feel like Thanksgiving is a marathon of sorts, but we do it for the family right? Next year we might try going out..

This is a new dish we added to the list of regulars. It’s a mixed green salad with Fuyu persimmons, fennel and toasted pecans with a pomegranate vinaigrette. Family approved! Both my boys remarked on my cool salad servers from @anthroliving . .. A gift from sweet @classiccasualhome that I love. The giant salad bowl is from a glass company in Arcata that sadly is no longer in business, Fire and Light. I treasure it.
Have a beautiful weekend. I’m doing a beach walk today ! It’s a nice day to get outside and walk off my masked potato and pies. 🤣

#thanksgivingpost #thanksgivingsalad #persimmonpost #thedishesaredoneman

Happy Thanksgiving!🍁 I hope you all are having

Happy Thanksgiving!🍁 I hope you all are having a beautiful day. Thank you for the kindness and friendship here in this space and on the blog. I’ve been doing this almost 12 years now and it gets better and better. Your feedback and messages are the very best part about doing this!

Today is all about being with our people isn’t it? Whether they are family or friends, it’s what it is all about isn’t it? Turkey or not, there’s no one way we have to do this holiday and that’s what I love about it. Everyone tweaks the traditions to fit their own lives and make this a day with meaning in their own way. No one should ever feel that they need to have the perfect table or the right meal. Sometimes the best Thanksgiving can be had with a sandwich at the beach with friends. It’s all what we make it isn’t it? 🧡 Don’t you agree?

Griffin, my youngest arrived late last night from college, and my dad and oldest son will be here later. Max is working away on the turkey and the pies. I’m so grateful we have vaccines and are able to be together this year. Hugely different than last year when we ate in the cold outside and I had a stomach ache worrying one of us would infect my dear dad.
Enjoy today! 🍊

#thanksgivingtable #californiathanksgiving #thanksgivingtablescape

I’m running around like crazy, but I wanted to g

I’m running around like crazy, but I wanted to get out my gift guide for the guys..Since I have a family of men, I have a few good ideas and a couple are on Black Friday sale already -today! The women’s post is coming, but first I have to get Thanksgiving dinner out…so stay tuned!
I hope you’re all having a great week and some good down time too. 🧡
Link in my bio @northerncalstyle and on my story

#giftguide2021 #giftideas #giftguide #giftforhim #giftsforguys

Today I am working on my Thanksgiving table. Usual

Today I am working on my Thanksgiving table. Usually I have a look in mind and what I want is a cream tablecloth with a brown print of some kind. I also want to work these beautiful California Satsumas in some way and use these napkins I bought this summer from @emilyjoubert . I am so happy my new plates from Anthro came in time for Thursday! Let’s see what I can pull together. I try and set it all early and drape it with another tablecloth to keep dust and Ms Cat off of things. How about you? Are you hosting and if so do you pull your table together organically or are you all planned out way before? One thing I miss is having small boys make the place cards! I’ve saved many of those they were so precious.❤️

Happy Thanksgiving week. I am most looking forward to Friday and being with my kids, playing board games, a hike and other fun.

#thanksgivingtable #californiathanksgiving #anthropologiehome #emilyjoubert

Today another blog on our style series with Cindy

Today another blog on our style series with Cindy and Sarah talking bags! 👜Did you know the humble canvas bag is trending as the new ‘it’ bag ? Find out the scoop plus my favorite crossbody bags, a great backpack and more bag chat for November’s signature style! Link in our bios - @northerncalstyle @cindyhattersley @sarahlondonstyle

#signaturestyle #californiastyle #handbags #pursetalk #canvasbag #emersonfry

A new blog post is up today with ideas for creati

A new blog post is up today with ideas for creating a unique Thanksgiving table - and also some great finds, and many are beautiful basics for your pantry. I also added pretty dresses and tops to the post, because what you wear to Thanksgiving matters! I love being comfortable as well as chic and I’ve found a few good things I’m sharing. 🧡🦃

You can find the post through the link in my story or in my bio at @northerncalstyle

This was last year’s table and I still am thinking on this year’s mix!

#thanksgivingtable #thanksgiving2021 #californiathanksgiving #thanksgivingoutfit #californialiving #thecaliforniahouse

Coolest Christmas tree at @warmthcompany! Darling

Coolest Christmas tree at @warmthcompany! Darling little satin mushrooms, bunting, felt deer, peace signs and the cutest felt Bumble! This may be my tree and Christmas decor inspiration this year. There are many unique ornaments and gift ideas at this fantastic Santa Cruz shop!

#californiachristmas #christmastrees #santacruzvibes

The best dad and papa is 82 today! I took him to h

The best dad and papa is 82 today! I took him to his favorite Mexican restaurant and we had a great chat. I’m so grateful to have my dad near me. ❤️

Don’t let the looming holiday season get you ove

Don’t let the looming holiday season get you overwhelmed. I have a new post out today with some tips to get you ahead of the game. It’s all about doing less and simplifying - and making decisions now about things! What we all need is more joy, less stress. After the past two years, our priorities are better than ever, which helps right? Go to my bio @northerncalstyle or my story for a link to today’s post.

Do you have any ways you make the holidays easier and more fun? Please share in comments! 🌲

Happy weekend friends. ❤️

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