I'm excited to finally share a glimpse into our trip to Japan in September! We booked the trip spontaneously based off a great flight deal and our time in Tokyo and Kyoto ended up being two of the most amazing places I've ever been. A little video to recap our trip: I've already shared a bit of overall advice about visiting Japan but the best advice I can give you is to go. Seriously. Don't think about it too much, don't stress the language barrier, don't plan out every aspect of your day. Just go. Experience a culture…
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TGIF, my friends! I am feeling especially ready for this weekend because this is my last full week of work until the end of July (amazing!). I've got vacation on the brain with a weekend getaway to Palm Springs + Chicago coming up and I can't wait to relax and spend time with friends. In celebration of it finally being Friday, I've pulled together a few things that are on my radar in case you're looking for some weekend reading: (more…)
This post is sponsored by Target, one of my very favorite retailers. Thank you for supporting the brands that partner with Pretty & Fun - authenticity is a top priority and all opinions are 100% honest and my own. Mixing and matching is always in style - it’s about maximizing your wardrobe and having fun while you’re doing it. Whenever I’m feeling a bit bored with my closet and the routine of my typical outfits I like to issue a little challenge to myself: create new looks to mix things up without going shopping for an…
I know we did a ladyplace living room last time around in this Daydream Decorating series but when Christine reached out in asking for some decorating help for her new post-breakup apartment, I was eager to help. Here's the scoop: it's a cozy living room with light hardwood floors and light grey walls. Christine already has a sofa and an IKEA bookshelf and was looking to add some additional seating options and create a space that matches her classic sense of style. She's a big fan of turquoise but doesn't want to go crazy with…
The first few days of beautiful weather are always a bit of a wake up call for me; it's time to get back into shape. Spring and summer mean a few things: bathing suit season, more time spent outdoors and if you're a runner, race season. // Photos by Tory Putnam Last year I took the season off from running and races after training for the Chicago Marathon for two years in a row but San Francisco's perfect running weather has me feeling the urge to register for a race once again. In case you've got…