next week will mark four whole months that we've called #casaderivera home. honestly it feels like we just moved in/have lived here forever all at the same time. i'm truly SO proud of us for everything we've managed to accomplished over these past sixteen weeks and i look forward to putting the finishing touches on ...
it’s friday, i’m in love || 9/14/18
this friday, i'm in love with... fairytale pumpkins || i ran into trader joe's yesterday and was immediately greeted by a giant pumpkin display featuring my favorite variety -fairytale. they just have so much more personality than the traditional squash. i plan on making a repeat visit this afternoon to pick up a few (in a ...
costco haul
i recently shared my latest costco haul on my instagram stories (the videos are saved under my highlights!), but i wanted to post the items here as well just in case you needed inspiration for your next trip to the warehouse store. here's what i bought on my latest trip: produce (fresh & frozen) frozen zucchini noodles || zoodles ...
it’s friday, i’m in love || 9/7/18
this friday i'm in love with... e.l.f. complexion brush || while i'll never claim to be a beauty blogger, i do have a great makeup-related recommendation. i was recently in need of a new brush for my loose powder and stumbled upon the perfect one from the e.l.f. brand. the best part? it's $4.00! p.s. i found ...
it’s friday, i’m in love || 8/31/18
this friday, i'm in love with... liv3 || after a studio barre client recommended it to me, i finally stopped by liv3 this weekend. owned by a trio of sisters, the local boutique is the perfect mix of home decor, apparel, and whimsy - like a more affordable anthropologie. while i ultimately left empty-handed, i did ...
it’s friday, i’m in love || 8/24/18
this friday, i'm in love with... kopari coconut deodorant || for the past year plus i had been using the sensitive version of primally pure's natural deodorant (in lavender). unfortunately they recently decided to change their formula and since that time, i've noticed my skin hasn't responded well. so i went looking for an alternative. based on ...
it’s friday, i’m in love || 8/17/18
this friday, i'm in love with... madewell x karen walker || madewell launched their latest collaboration this week and i for one am quite excited about it. my favorite brand partnered with karen walker to create a chic capsule collection featuring playful prints and classic dark denim. i had my eye on this denim wrap skirt but ultimately ...
casa de rivera update no. 4
despite the fact that it has only been a couple weeks since my last house update, we've made some pretty big strides over the last fourteen days in terms of home decor so this monthly-ish series is getting posted a little early. mostly because... WE FINALLY GOT OUR SECTIONAL! (and it's even better than we could have ...
it’s friday, i’m in love || 8/10/18
this friday, i'm in love with... our new photo ledge || if you watched my stories on wednesday evening, you know that S finished our photo ledge and hung it up on the wall perpendicular to the sectional (you can see it in my "casa de rivera" highlights in my instagram profile). you guys, it looks ...
it’s friday, i’m in love || 8/3/18
this friday, i'm in love with... beautycounter overnight resurfacing peel + nourishing cream exfoliator || in the latest "i can't stop buying beautycounter products because they have revolutionized my skincare routine (and skin in general)" news, i recently sampled two new products that i want to give my stamp of approval. the first is their new ...