You Don't Have to Be Rich to Raise Sophisticated Kids
Why exposure, not extravagance, is what really matters.
Aging Unfiltered
A Los Angeles-based 45+ mom navigating health, life, motherhood, teenagers, marriage of 20 years, and perimenopause.
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Raising Teen Girls
As a mom who has both a teen boy and a teen girl.
The Weekly Tide || Vol. 4
I had the best intentions of making this a Sunday thing.
Melanie’s LA Guide: Restaurants
I would recommend again and again.
Sunday Tide || VOL. 3
This weeks current 🌊
The Sunday Tide || VOL. 2
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Welcome To The Sunday Tide | VOL. 1
Your weekly dose of style, home, and becoming.
What Women Want (And Don't Want): Midlife Edition
I polled my Instagram followers with some midlife questions.
The Art of Effortless: LA Summer Style
SUMMER; The one time of year people in LA actually wear color.
Closing The Chapter on Catholic School
Transitioning my kids from private to public.
The Picture That Still Haunts Me
Going back and looking at old photos (as we do).
Dads, Don't F*CK up Mother's Day
A few years ago, Jon “forgot” about Mother’s Day.
Things I Never Regret
One of the most unexpected gifts of getting older is clarity.
I Don't Feel Settled, and Maybe That's the Point.
Lately, I have been thinking a lot about what it means to feel “settled” in midlife.
Returning, But Not Quite Home.
When a place holds your memories, but no longer feels like yours.
The Hard Truth About Midlife Friendships
I don’t know anyone who hasn’t gone through a midlife friendship breakup.
What's Worth Investing In Spring 2026
Sometimes it is hard to quiet the noise of consumerism, when everyone is telling you what you need.
No One Talks About This Part.
People always say it gets easier as your kids get older.
The Woman Who Made Me Love My Nose
Facing Myself Differently
What My Week Actually Looked Like
Not a highlight reel.