MBellished Journal

The journal is where it all comes together — travel, home, style, art, gathering, and the everyday moments in between.

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The Art of the Home Bar

From bar carts and vintage cabinets to a beautifully styled tray, a home bar doesn't require much space—just a little imagination and an edited collection of things you love.

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Ten Pearls from my Dad

Years ago, my father emailed me ten little pearls of wisdom. Reading them again today, it's not just the words that stay with me—it's knowing they came from him.

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The Collected Bookcase

My approach to styling a bookcase with books, art, sculpture and personal objects for shelves that feel collected rather than decorated.

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My London!

The London I love—long walks through the parks, art and design, fabulous restaurants, great pubs, Bond Street shopping and a few rituals I return to again and again.

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A Perfect Day of Wine Tasting in Napa Valley

After years of visiting Napa Valley, I've learned that the best wine-tasting days aren't about fitting in as many wineries as possible. Here's one of my favorite itineraries—three very different estates, beautiful settings and some memorable Napa reds.

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The Natural Beauty of Yosemite

Just a few hours from the Bay Area, Yosemite remains one of my favorite California escapes. From waterfalls and giant sequoias to Tunnel View, The Ahwahnee and even skiing at Badger Pass, these are the experiences that keep drawing me back.

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