design a life you love
I started a monthly series in May in which I share a glimpse into what the past few weeks of my life have looked like. I skipped my monthly review in June because, as I previously shared, it was a rough month for me but I’m back in business with my July in Review and ready to wrap up the month by sharing the events I attended and the amazing food and drinks I had the pleasure of sampling.
The absolutely delicious California roll I enjoyed during Dine LA Restaurant Week.
No conversation about hip and trendy Los Angeles is complete without the inclusion of Silver Lake, an enclave for creatives, foodies and anyone who appreciates a little uniqueness in a sea of monotony. For this month’s edition of Around LA I’m taking you a mere twenty minute drive from my home in Hollywood to Silver Lake, a singular community that offers an escape from the every day hustle and bustle of Los Angeles.
The iconic Micheltorena Stairs provide the perfect backdrop.
While the neighborhood of Silver Lake does encompass a large area, the part I’m sharing with you today covers less than one mile along Sunset Boulevard, making it the perfect walkable half-day trip for all of you out of towners. If you are looking for things to do in Silver Lake, look no further.
Every so often I come across a home that is not only gorgeously appointed but that also gives off an air of complete and utter serenity. The house featured in today’s South African home tour falls under that category.
Owners Rob and Gina searched high and low for the ultimate location for their beachy family home. When they came across the striking views and breathtaking natural beauty of the place their home now stands they knew they had found the perfect location.
The two were meticulous when it came to designing their home and ensured that they incorporated the rustic beauty of their surroundings into their house as much as possible. Throughout the entire home you can see areas where they brought the outside in, most notably by incorporating natural textures and woods and by allowing light to flood in at every turn.
Today’s South African home tour is nothing short of an ultimate dream home and will leave you feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and more than ready to pack your bags for South Africa.
With a view like this I’d never leave the house.
I will be the first to admit that over the past month and a half I have been slacking when it comes to taking care of myself. I haven’t been getting more than 6 hours of sleep a night, I haven’t been exercising as much as I need to feel good about myself, and I definitely haven’t been eating healthy enough for my liking. What I HAVE been doing is working, working some more and, oh, did I mention working?
Now let me just state that I am one of those people who, when I’m feeling healthy and “on”, really enjoys being busy and thrives on being pulled in multiple directions. I will go, go, go and LOVE it until one day, seemingly out of the blue, my mind and body hit a wall and I crash. HARD.
The past few weeks have been spent fighting the fact that I need to slow down a bit, start getting 7+ hours of sleep again and perform a complete overhaul on my diet. I took a momentary step back from blogging in order to work on the slowing down and sleep part of the equation and am now moving on to phase two: my diet. That is where today’s cocktail recipe comes in.
As of yesterday I am taking five days off from drinking in order to clear my system out, but before I embarked down this dry, dry road I had to enjoy one last hurrah in the form of today’s strawberry ginger Kombucha cocktail.
This month’s Spotlight on Style is a little different in that I’m going to share a home décor company with you, Local + Lejos, rather than a clothing company like I normally do. I have had great admiration for this incredible business for quite some time and have been dying to introduce you all to them. I think you will quickly understand why after you learn a bit more about this globally sourced company that is firmly rooted in social change.
Napkin Set / Nesting Bowl Set / Serving Tray / Basket / Black Striped Pillow/ Blue Pillow / Floor Basket / Throw / Basket