In preparation for a little Halloween treat that I’m delivering to friends, I hit the kitchen to make some simple syrup.

I am so grateful to my friends Kate Gordon and JoAnna Garcia Swisher for their generosity and inviting me to be a guest contributor to The Happy Place today.

One of the silver linings of this unique time has been getting the chance to slow down a bit and savor the extra time at home.

I promised to share all the small ways I’m breathing new life into our home while we are doing our best to stay safe and healthy.

Nothing excites me more than when I get to share something with you all that I KNOW will be life changing.

I thought we would start the week off right and introduce you to one of my dearest who has been feeding our village and most of LA for years now.

Where there is a will, there is a way!

If there is one accessory or item that I am asked about most it has to be my headbands!

Over the last few months I have taken some time to overhaul and update the girls library.

I don’t know about you, but I have never spent this much time at home.

To say I’m excited to announce that Sweet Magnolias has been picked up by Netflix for a second season is an understatement.

I have always relied heavily on my village.

I don’t know about you, but there is such tremendous weight felt in the world right now and it has left me really paying attention to my mental health.

For most of us major summer travel plans are on hold.

In search of a little change in scenery, we have been hiding out at the beach and really soaking up the family time.

Meet Christiana Hooks. Film and television writer, producer AND director.

When we set out to create The Happy Place my dream was that it would be a place that, when visited, would inspire and uplift.

I think we all know my deep deep love for skincare. Indulging in lotions and potions for my face and body is truly one of my favorite forms of self care.