Furnish Your Lyfe

ABOUT ME: I am an amateur artist, furniture maker, home chef and avid traveller. I love breathing new life into the furnishings of our past, conjuring culinary masterpieces in my kitchen, enjoying the California sunshine with my Aussie Henry, dragging my husband around the world, expressing myself through art and design and learning about the world and how I fit in it. I hope this blog finds you discovering new interests, seeing the beauty in everything around you and making your own mark on the world.Share with me your insights, experiences, and passions. [email protected]

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Careful New Zealand...we might be in love. #pullmanauckland #auckland #newzealand #10yearsinlove #10yearanniversary #upgrade #justineisthebest #villamaria #futureexpats

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On our way to Auckland, NZ!! Happy 10 Year Anniversary and celebrating being DEBT FREE! #10yearanniversary #newzealand #debtfree #aotearoa #kiaora #kiwis #mylove #middleearth #popthechampagne @daveramsey @vladivostok391

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New Zealand leave nails! #newzealand #navylife #leave #10yearanniversary #flytonight #fern #allblacksrugby #allblacks

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Creative essentials from @sage_sisters Yummy Ayurveda Cacao from @elementstruffles in peppermint lavender and @talkingoutofturn pens for some true to form snark and inspiration. Time to get brainstorming! #chocoholic #brainfood #handwrite #snarky #northpark #sandiego #americasfinestcity #furnishyourlyfe

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The dog is the perfect portrait subject. He doesn’t pose. He isn’t aware of the camera. #aussiesofinstagram #doghairdontcare #dogmom #walkthedog #wagofthedog #lakewalk #lakemurray #getoutside #walk #furnishyourlyfe #sandiego #americasfinestcity @henrytheaus @remytheaus @ashleygb22

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Husband asked if I wanted a mimosa...totally thought he was kidding! Then he comes out with a grapefruit mimosa! Did I also mention he’s making breakfast?! Spoiled rotten...just saying. #unicorn #besthusbandever #mimosa #breakfast #leoness #spoiled #california #sandiego #saturdaymornings #mmm

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My mommy and I like naps. She’s always stealing shots while I’m napping...c’mon mom! #nap #napster #puppycuddles #aussiesofinstagram #puppylove #puppy_tales #mommyandme #momsnuggles #naptime #sleep #sleepy #sleepingbeauty #furnishyourlyfe #sandiegogram #cali

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Working on our next adventure. Stay tuned! @vladivostok391 @ashleygb22 @temeculalife @visittemecula @leonesscellars #temecula #furnishyourlyfe #leoness #riversidecounty #temeculatime #wine #vino #socalwinecountry #calilife #socal #california #roadtrippers #love #relationshipgoals

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Eat well, drink kombucha and stay informed! @juneshineco @msnbc @ashleygb22 #quesadillas #queso #hardkombucha #muellerreport #furnishyourlyfe #sandiegolyfe #homemade #juneshine #msnbc #lawrenceodonnell

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When driving across the country, you stop at home for some R&R and to refill your soul. #newmexicotrue #greenchile #momanddad #lascruces #furnishyourlyfe #roadtrippers

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Want to join us in supporting a good cause? We’re raising money for She’s the First by running 100 miles in 90 days with a goal of $500. . 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 . She’s the First fights gender inequality by supporting girls who will be the first in their families to graduate high school and by training students everywhere to be global citizens. . 🇪🇺🙋‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏿‍♀️🙋🏾‍♀️🇪🇺 . Your contribution will make an impact whether you donate $5 or $500 or just even put on your shoes and run with us! . 🏃🏽‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️🏃‍♀️ . Contribute on our Just Giving page: https://ift.tt/2PUVL7v or on our Facebook page at https://ift.tt/2D7raRC . 🏃🏽‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️🏃‍♀️ . If you want to be a running partner just send us a msg and join our team! You can also join our team on the Charity Miles App - Furnish Your Lyfe.

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I can’t choose!!!! So many velvet colors! I can’t decide! #geminiproject #furnishyourlyfe designs #canechair #hollywoodregency #velvet #velvetchair

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To travel is to open your mind to new experiences, new sights, reengagement of your soul. To visit old stomping grounds, celebrate with old and new friends, and to feel all of who you are...it’s everything. #furnishyourlyfe #travel #united #flythefriendlyskies #lyfe #jestsetter #jetsetting #nyc #thebigapple #empirestateofmind #subwaylyfe #westgateresorts #westgatetravelpartners @thepointsguy #sohighsofly #boeing737

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Need an excuse to go to Las Vegas? Hit the strip to see Shting and Shaggy at the Monte Carlo this October!

Performing at intimate clubs and theaters, the two iconic artists will combine their bands to play songs from their recently-released, island-flavored collab album, 44/876, and their most celebrated all time hits!

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My Sunday Funday goals are simple, good breakfast burritos, cinnamon churro coffee, and project planning in my lady lounge! How do you get inspired and feel productive? #furnishyourlyfe #lyfe #breakfastburritobowl #sandiegolyfe #sandiego #ladylounge #inspiration #renoinspo #project (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bng80pZn6nc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=60f42e5uoi0m

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Today has been a productively creative day for me. But this is not about my success but about that of a good friend of mine. He shared his talents with me and I feel like I have to share that with others. In a weekend he built this beautiful headboard. I applaud his talents and creativity, his skill and dedication to his craft. Thank you Jesse for sharing this piece with me. You really are a skilled craftsman.

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Change is hard. It’s a long process that takes time and dedication. I hope to rebuild and renew not only this piece but my commitment to my dreams. Each step is me getting off my ass to keep going and not to let my insecurity lead me away from my goals. The Gemini Project, as I have named it, has more meaning to me than just these twin chairs. It means facing both sides of me: creative and confident, while deferent and insecure. The challenge of two different personalities in one means some days I will never be sure which one I will face. So each day I look at my twins with good intention and constant commitment to them and myself.