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sunday brunch.
I was never really the brunch-type (if there is a such a thing). Mostly because I’m not really a morning person. Until we discovered Bottega Louie in Downtown LA (which I’ve mentioned a couple of times before). Below is my “all I have to do today is look good & enjoy brunch” outfit. The heels…
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controlled chaos.
Projects and updates around the house have been slow-going lately. Our weekends have been completely booked for the most part with parties, weddings and the like. Don’t get me wrong, it has been a blast but my fingers are begging for a little DIY action. We’re headed to Seattle this weekend so it will have…
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workaholic.
I’m sure I’m in the minority when I say I’ve always wanted to work somewhere with a strict business dress code. What I really mean is I’d like to “have to” wear pumps on the regular. I’ve always obsessed over admired professional women that can take “business attire” and put a creative spin on it.…
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hibiscus iced tea.
I was lucky enough to grow up in a Mexican household. I say lucky because, well, who doesn’t love Mexican food? I’m sure most people have had an agua fresca while dining in their favorite Mexican restaurant. I’d bet it was probably Horchata. Next time you visit, try the Jamaica instead. Jamaica is Hibiscus Iced…
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summer love.
It seems the hardcore summer heat the East Coast has been suffering from enjoying recently has finally decided to make its way West. I’ll be the first to admit that we’re a bit spoiled when it comes to our weather. The average daily temperature in Los Angeles is a balmy 72°. That’s exactly what we’ve…
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peace.
Thought I’d share some things currently happening at Casa de Yu. Giant ceramic peace signs (thrifted), strange half gold, half gray ceramic orbs, DIY caged pendants I made recently, squirrel cages. You know, good stuff.
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spotted.
yong & i’s fifth anniversary is in two weeks. a few weeks ago we started going back and forth about gifts. we’ve never been the types to care about when we gift each other anything, dates are truly meaningless. so last week i surprised him with a nike fuel band. this week i received the…
