On Motherhood: Less is More
Most of you know that I have 4 children, grown and out of the house. If this is the first you are learning about my family, here is the quick...
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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
It’s that time of year again—time to give thanks for family, friends, and togetherness. I wrote about my childhood family traditions last year; you can read it here. It turns out...
Call Your Best Friend Today
If you’re ever in a jam, here I am. If you’re ever in a mess, S.O.S. If you’re so happy, you land in jail. I’m your bail It’s friendship, friendship, just the perfect...
Motherhood: The Climb, The Chaos, The View
I’m an empty nester now, but I don’t feel that old. I have four kids–three boys and one girl. The two oldest boys (25 and 23) are gainfully employed and...
Rule-Breakers and Impact-Makers - Sunny Side Up
Hello, Sunshine! This bright and sunny sweater represents so much more than just a piece of clothing — it’s about a mindset. Catalina Sweater - Hello Sunshine Since moving to...
It's always more than just a meal
Growing up, Thanksgiving centered around my grandparents’ house in Santa Rosa, CA. My dad came from a family of five, so all the aunts, uncles, in-laws and cousins would gather...
Call me casual, but for me denim is a way of life
Eponymous with style and one of the trailblazing editors-in-chief of Vogue, fashion editor Diana Vreeland said “Blue jeans are the most beautiful things since the gondola,” and we agree with...
MERSEA's Top 5 Stress-free Packing Tips
We understand the struggles of packing for a trip, which is why we've gathered our top five pro tips to make your packing experience stress-free and efficient.