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Imagine stepping onto the set of the Drew Barrymore Show, nerves tingling with excitement as you prepare to share your passion with millions. That’s exactly where I found myself, ready to discuss my book, Home Therapy, with the effervescent Drew Barrymore herself. The anticipation was electric, knowing that Drew’s love for both home decor and […]

Transforming Homes, Nurturing Minds: My Appearance on the Drew Barrymore Show

Design

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

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DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured story

DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured story

DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured story

DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured story

DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured story

DESIGN

It’s the end of week 4 for shelter in place and I’m growing a bit restless staying inside. How about you? Lately, the weather has been rainy, cold and wet. Luckily, today I’m writing in my backyard with the sun shining, birds chirping and a light breeze blowing through my hair.  I realized that my […]

How to cheer yourself up with plants

Wellness

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Having a slower schedule means I can take a closer look at different spaces in my home that I tend to overlook. Either because they don’t inspire me or because I’ve found little success in improving them. Enter the entryway At one time my entryway was Insta-famous for the trinity of entryway decor: hooks, bench, and […]

The 30-Second Secret to Being Present

Wellness

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Last Sunday was my birthday and I really didn’t expect much. My favorite meal is a rib eye steak with lots of A-1 sauce and Montreal steak seasoning. I’m an easy date right? It’s a good thing Emily intuitively knew the 3 key components for a spectacular celebration at home! This year we also have […]

3 key components for a spectacular home celebration

My Picks

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Getting used to not going to the store for a quick errand is still something that my brain isn’t comprehending. And to be transparent, it’s frustrating. But I’m determined to not go to the stores and do my part in flattening the curve! We recently ran out of my favorite Mrs. Meyer’s Multi Purpose Spray. […]

One Simple Way To Get Your Kids To Help Around the House

Anita's Journal

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During the cocooning phase we are all together, it’s critical to find positive mental outlets. Even though I have a serious aversion to mud, I know full well that immersing my hands into the dirt and planting budding plants into pretty pots is good for my soul. Prior to the stay-at-home order, I already had […]

DIY Secret Garden

DIY

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It’s the end of our second week of cocooning at home – what a week! Here’s the thing: this isn’t totally new to us. I’m truly grateful that Travis and I worked together for over eight months before all of this happened. Truth be told, when Travis first began working for the Anita Yokota team, […]

WFH Carpe Diem Mindset

Wellness

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How have you dealt with being at home more due to social distancing? I’ve been calling it cocooning because I strongly feel that we can reframe this time to learn and focus on self-discovery for the better. It’s been only one week at home and there has been huge adjustment for all of us. The […]

Coping with COVID-19 at Home

Wellness

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I knew Trav and I weren’t quite off the hook once we finished the DIY Fireplace – we knew we needed to revisit the entire design of the family room to make sure we made our “why” a reality. Of course, this new gorgeous AND functional statement piece was key. Even when there’s no fire […]

Family Room Refresh | The secret to design around a statement piece

Design

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Nothing brings a home back to life faster than a can of paint! Sorting through a million swatches can be daunting, but I’ve got a shortcut for you: my all-time favorite shades of blue & green to revitalize any space. 

My free guide to the best blue and green paint colors 

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