I just visited my sister and her boyfriend in New York City for a couple fun days before Christmas! We went to a bar that has been on my bucket list for years, Bemelman’s Bar. This Upper East Side bar was originally opened in 1947 and features incredible hand painted murals by Ludwig Bemelman who […]
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Welcome to Apt2B Presents: Retro Revival, the culmination of a year-long partnership with designer Emily Vallely-Pertzborn who undertook the complete overhaul of her husband’s circa-1940s multi-generational family home in Des Moines, Iowa. Apt2B furniture and decor marries Emily’s bold, eclectic creative energy to resurrect a dated and drab estate. Throughout this series, the designer is […]
Design, Etiquette, Food, Travel
Hosting & Being Hosted – My Tips For A Very Considerate Holiday with Apt2B
Etiquette and entertaining are two of my most favorite topics. Ever since I was a little girl I dreamed about a Nancy Myers esque version of adulthood that involved dinner parties, “day to night” dressing (sadly, this part of the dream never panned out), and creating a beautiful home. My friends at Apt2B asked me […]
On October 8, 2022 I married my best friend and partner of 8.5 years, Brandon Pertzborn. Brandon proposed in November of 2021 at Disneyland in the same spot where we took our first photo together in 2014. We had an extremely small wedding in the Mural Room at the Santa Barbara Courthouse with our immediate […]
Sometimes I really love setting an elaborate table and having a thought out menu for guests but sometimes I just don’t feel like it. This doesn’t mean the getting together is any less special or important to me, but life can get hectic. This is why I think it’s so important to have some “fuss […]
Design, Fashion, Food, Travel
Traveling Maine, New York, Philadelphia, North Carolina, & Napa with Serena and Lily
This past Summer I got the dream job of styling five Serena and Lily shoots all in the most picturesque locations. But the best part is that I was able to travel all these places with some of my best friends who happen to be my crew mates for a lot of gigs. Claire Thomas […]
Tonight I decided to treat myself by making Alison Roman’s shrimp cocktail. Because who doesn’t want shrimp cocktail at home on a Wednesday night? Recipe below! Alison Roman’s Shrimp Cocktail Ingredients – 2–3 pounds large raw, unpeeled shrimp – Kosher salt – 1 large onion, quartered – A handful of black peppercorns – 3 lemons, […]
Design, Fashion, Food, Travel
Our Big Summer Road Trip: Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, Iowa, and Kansas City
This past July, Brandon and I went on a two week road trip through multiple states. Through our travels we made it a point to visit historic neighborhoods and take photos of beautiful Victorian homes. This was one of the best vacations of my life. I love the freedom and flexibility of traveling by car! […]
In this video I show you three different ways to style a vintage bar cart! The first style is elegant and classy, the second style is mid-century, and the third is tiki/boho.
Welcome to my colorful and kitschy kitchen! I’m obsessed with this kitchen for so many reasons, but the vintage tile and built in corner cabinets take the cake! The photos below were taken when I first moved in and the video was taken a bit after (hence why it doesn’t look the exact same). Watch […]
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