taking time to smell the roses (or, in my case, gardenias)

taking time to smell the roses (or, in my case, gardenias)

they say the first step is admitting it so here it goes. i'm a 100% certifiable type a personality. my father was the same way only more intense, so being his mini me i'm fairly...
to market, to market...

to market, to market...

one of my favorite ways to spend a sunday morning is strolling through my local farmers market. i have my go-to stands and familiar faces to see, but also love to discover new finds that...
striking gold

striking gold

i must say i'm very, very lucky we first interviewed chloe in march 2012 for an interning position. she was in her third year at pepperdine, meaning very smart, and full of mid west values...
matt's double header.

matt's double header.

our little man just turned 8! normally we have a huge birthday bash at our home for him but due to our remodel (more on that later) we were unable this year. in lieu of...
mother's day.

mother's day.

time to celebrate those who have loved, nurtured and sacfrificed for us. whether you have a mom, here or sadly gone, or you are a mom. happy mothers day to all! specifically, let me say...
change.

change.

"how lucky i am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." - A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh as hard as change is, it's inevitable. that being said, let me apologize for going on and on,...
zen moments.

zen moments.

i live my life at a rapid clip. too much to do with too little time. always trying to cross things off my ever-expanding list. i constantly play beat the clock and i almost always...
dr. feelgood

dr. feelgood

it's that time of the year again and, yes, i caught the flu! i've been a follower of dr. schulze's for far too many years to mention. his SuperFood is in our morning smoothie every...
on holiday.

on holiday.

the holidays are sadly behind us & we are back in full swing, ready for a fantastic new year!  we are fortunate enough to be able to shut down the kai offices for a full two...
gift guide: and the stockings were hung...

gift guide: and the stockings were hung...

those last minute goodies can be a bit stressful, even a lot stressful. best laid plans? i try to buy little goodies throughout the year and store them in a closet the kids haven't stumbled...
downtown blossoms.

downtown blossoms.

literally! how things have changed. i've lived on the west side of los angeles, mostly malibu, for over 20 years and i adore every inch of it. when i first moved here, i would never dream...
to dance with my father again.

to dance with my father again.

my dad was my best friend, my mentor, my role model. i miss him every day but his words and savvy are always with me, he encouraged me every step of the way with my...