Crafting an elegant pink wedding look that did not scream ultra feminine or super modern took a delicate balance of romantic and classic details while adding an element of surprise. For our wedding, the vision was la vie en rose – seeing life through rose colored glasses – meets the oceanfront. The invites had hints […]

Once you have had homemade almond milk, you won’t want to drink anything else! Almond Milk Recipe It’s so easy that you will want to make it fresh every day! Who knew that I would be creating my own almond milk recipe? I grew up drinking cow’s milk thinking that it was a necessary part […]

Over the last nine years, I have changed the location of home nine times. No matter where home is – it should always feel like you.  Her Cardinal Rules originated as a place for me to discuss tips on making any house feel like home… and I can’t wait to share simple ways to create a special […]

Three years ago, when I realized that my career/dream job wasn’t what I wanted… I embarked on a quest to better understand the transition. The journey started with watching every TED talk that I could find about passion, growth, and fear. The talks were challenging, inspiring and motivating – they were exactly what I needed […]

We all enjoy pretty pictures, instagram-able moments, and the idea that life can be perfect. But, there is so much more that goes on behind the blog.  And now that the blog has officially launched… I feel like a sneak peek into my real life is important. My life in D.C. had been a series […]