18 Japanese bites for breakfast in Tsukiji
Tokyo in the morning is eerily quiet and empty. It feels like the entire city doesn't begin to wake up until 10 am every day. The only exception for a while was the bustling Tsukiji market, which drew huge crowds
Where to eat Totoro cream puffs in Tokyo
You guys, we finally made it back to Tokyo! On the list for our first day in town was visiting one of the spots that we missed two years ago during our last trip: Shirohige Cream Puff Factory. This little
Kitchenware essentials from Material Kitchen
Food is a huge part of my life. Just like Chibi, one of my greatest joys is eating. Whether it's enjoying a good meal with my friends or trying a new restaurant for date night, I think it's fair to
Our Garage to Rental Studio Conversion
It's been a long journey, but we finally finished our garage to rental studio conversion! After purchasing our home this summer, we decided to turn our detached 2-car garage in the backyard into a fully functioning studio, complete with kitchen,
Doggy Playdate Clean Up with Tide Antibacterial Spray
A few weekends ago, we jam packed Corgi Beach Day and doggy playdates for Kokoro and Chibi into a fun-filled couple of days. These two were long overdue for some good ol' romping with their friends! Afterwards, the pups broke in
Tips for going blonde (and pastel) with Asian hair
I've always loved the idea of dyed hair. Not only is it a way of expressing your own individuality, it just looks plain cool! I tried for months after I moved to LA to lighten my hair but had so many issues with
Tips for your landscaping project
Our month long project of landscaping has almost come to a close! It's been a long and painful process, but the facelift on our main house exterior is finally complete. Over the course of a few weeks, we completely gutted what
Our favorite calming supplements for the pups
This post is sponsored by My Happy Pets. Dogs are creatures of routine. Kokoro and Chibi love waking up at the same time every day, getting the same breakfast, going on the same walk, and knowing what's supposed to come
Food-inspired squeaky toys for dogs
I have to admit, Kokoro and Chibi are super spoiled. Their toy bin is probably full of more toys than I have clothes in my closet. This doesn't mean they play with ALL of their toys though
Pembroke Welsh Corgis: A Puppy Buying Guide
Corgi puppies! They're all the rage these days. It seems like every other person I see on social media wants to or just got a new Corgi puppy. And it's understandable. These guys are kee-yooot. Their little round bums bring
Mid-day Bites at the Mondrian
Sitting in the heart of West Hollywood right on the Sunset Strip is the Mondrian hotel, clad with an outdoor pool and bar that's usually bumping with house music on the weekends and filled with party-goers sipping on cocktails. We'd