this friday, i'm in love with... our new leesa mattress || to me, nothing feels more adult than buying a new mattress. not only are mattresses expensive, they're are also a lot of things to consider when landing upon the best one for your sleeping needs. besides the larger size (YES to a cal king), S ...
the search for sconces
in case you missed it on instagram, my sweet and talented husband just finished building us this gorgeous king-sized bed from scratch, a dupe of west elm's mid-century platform bed. after years of sleeping on a queen, it has been such a treat for us to have the extra space, especially given the fact that ...
it’s friday, i’m in love || 3/15/19
this friday, i'm in love with... queer eye season 3 || i am BEYOND thrilled that the fab 5 are BACK tonight with a fresh season of makeovers. i'd like to say that i will pace myself and spread the episodes out over the course of a few days, but let's be honest, we'll probably be ...
it’s friday, i’m in love || 2/8/19
this friday, i'm in love with... yoga! || after years of avoiding it -for multiple reasons like the fact that i'm too high strung, i'm not that flexible, i'm afraid of being bad at something (perfectionist vibes), and to be completely honest, i'm afraid of yogis being a little too comfortable with their bodies (if you ...
it’s friday, i’m in love || 1/4/19
this friday, i'm in love with... instant hotel on netflix || looking for a mindless show to binge during this dreary winter season? might i suggest instant hotel on netflix? based in australia, the show pins vacation rental owners against each other to compete for the grand prize of a trip to palm springs, CA (go figure!). ...
it’s friday, i’m in love || 12/21/18
this friday, i'm in love with... chloe coin necklace || my girl, natalie is at it again creating some gorgeous pieces to launch in her shop in the new year. her latest piece of handmade jewelry is the chloe coin necklace which is giving me all the french-girl vibes and is definitely atop my wish list. ...
it’s friday, i’m in love || 12/14/18
this friday, i'm in love with... our roomba || i don't think i've posted about our roomba since it arrived a few weeks ago (it was an early christmas present to ourselves). albeit a tad bit creepy when it emerges from its docking station at the pre-programmed time, it has been a game-changer in keeping our ...
cyber monday sales for home & holiday decor
it's been a minute since i provided a #casaderivera update. i definitely plan on the next installment as soon as all of our holiday decor is up around the house. but in the meantime and in honor of cyber monday, i've gathered up some of my favorite home and holiday decor that's all being offered at ...
black friday sales 2018
while retailers have been offering major discounts all week long, black friday is synonymous with the best deals of the season. below are some of my favorite sales i'll be perusing and my top picks to snag at each store: anthropologie || 30% off everything, discount in cart. my picks: knotted chiffon headbandcapri blue scented candle, sequined moccasins, ruffled ...
it’s friday, i’m in love || 11/16/18
this friday, i'm in love with... the great british baking show season 6 || the latest installment of the british import is up on netflix and aside from the occasional nfl game and housewives episode, it's all we're watching in casa de rivera. though i miss mary berry and the original hosts, i'm still very much ...