thinking outside the box

thinking outside the box

boxing is in my blood. i'm pretty sure it's because my dad loved the sport so much and he was such a huge influence in my life. i was his mini me. what he loved...
summer lovin'

summer lovin'

with summer upon us and myself being a "beach bum," my hair will once again be put to the test. though the combination of sea salt and sunshine makes my heart skip a beat, it...
kai's guy

kai's guy

seeing that father's day is right around the corner i thought it might be fun to do a piece on my husband, and resident "kai guy", peter. maybe an interview? the answer was a prompt...
full moon bazaar

full moon bazaar

we were recently honored to be invited to help celebrate one of l.a.'s most iconic stores, planet blue's 20th anniversary at their full moon bazaar. being one of our long-time and favorite boutiques, we were...
te amo tulum

te amo tulum

my husband and i just returned from a much needed getaway in tulum. we didn't do much of anything while we were there which is exactly what we had out sights set on. swimming, walking...
spotlight: la playa

spotlight: la playa

we are honored to be in so many beautiful resorts throughout the country and internationally. it's always a joy when someone exudes such passion for what they do and LaPlaya Resort boutique manager tricia van...
craving: summer salad

craving: summer salad

we're looking forward to a three day weekend to celebrate memorial day and kick-off summer. what better way than with this recipe? it's easy and light, plus tomatoes and corn scream summer! xo, gaye.  here's...
our baby's all grown up!

our baby's all grown up!

our intern of one and a half years, lauren, just graduated from pepperdine university! talk about an accomplishment. not an easy place to get in or stay in. with school behind her and a big...
craving: ollie's duck and dive

craving: ollie's duck and dive

i hate to say it, but when it comes to eating out in malibu, pickings can be slim. it's not that there aren't good restaurants, it's just that there aren't a lot. especially in that...
you otte to go

you otte to go

talk about a marriage made in heaven! i've been in love with calamigos ranch since my first visit for a friend's office party where i won a hula hooping contest forever ago. i've also been...
kai-chella part deux

kai-chella part deux

all i can say is that the first picture says it all! pure and absolute joy!!! xo, gaye dancing in the desert to some of my favorite artists - chet faker and florence and the...
kai-chella

kai-chella

i've not made it to coachella, but from what i've heard, the fashion is as important as the line up. our resident hipster lauren's picks are, as always, spot on! xo, gaye p.s. the necklace...