MBellished Journal
The journal is where it all comes together — travel, home, style, art, gathering, and the everyday moments in between.
Sedona: Spectacular, Spiritual & Serene
Sedona surprised me with much more than its spectacular red rocks. From exploring its famous vortexes to a Pink Jeep adventure and time at Mii amo, this is a place I left feeling genuinely restored.
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.
An Afternoon of Fashion at the SF Ballet
An afternoon at the San Francisco Ballet Auxiliary Fashion Show at the Fairmont San Francisco, where Neiman Marcus presented the Spring 2015 collections—and fringe, layered necklaces and unexpected prints caught my eye.
The Wild Beauty of the Mendocino Coast
Foggy redwood forests, dramatic coastline, charming little towns and wonderful wine—these are some of my favorite places to explore, eat and taste along the Mendocino coast and Anderson Valley.
Disneyland, The MBellished Way
My decidedly low-stress approach to Disneyland: stay somewhere fabulous, arrive early, pay for convenience, take the afternoon off and save some energy for the magic after dark.
Design Refresh: Cheerful Toddler Girl's Bedroom
A cheerful bedroom refresh for a little girl making the move from crib to twin bed, using existing furniture, playful color and plenty of personality.
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.
A Bollywood-Inspired Celebration
From vibrant flowers and Indian textiles to great food, music and dancing, my formula for creating a colorful Bollywood-inspired celebration.
At Home for Fall
A few simple ways I transition my home for fall, from deeper flowers and candlelight to richer textures and warm, woody fragrance.
The Collected Bookcase
My approach to styling a bookcase with books, art, sculpture and personal objects for shelves that feel collected rather than decorated.
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.
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.
An Oscar Night at Home
Oscar night is the perfect excuse to gather friends, pour something festive and add a little Hollywood glamour to an evening at home.
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.