Esther is a Los Angeleno who graduated from UCLA with a degree in English. After a semi-long stint in Event Planning/PR, she decided to give this writing thing a try and has been in love with it ever since. A wife and mother to an active toddler, she loves good food, funny books, traveling, discovering her city and entertains many dreams of DIY crafts/home improvements/recipes, most of which she never gets around to - but hey, that's what Pinterest is for! You can read about her musings on all things life at her blog, A Lovely State of Mind, and find her on Twitter @starlitesther.

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Dumb Starbucks Opens (And Closes) In L.A.

By Esther Carlstone | February 14, 2014 | 1 Reply

Gone too soon?  read on >

The Pixie Cut – Is It Right for You?

By Esther Carlstone | February 13, 2014 | 1 Reply

Is the risk worth the reward?  read on >

Brussels Sprouts: The New Kale?

By Esther Carlstone | December 17, 2013 | Add a Comment

Make them for the holidays.   read on >

All-Natural Pest Control

By Esther Carlstone | November 22, 2013 | 6 Replies

Get them marching one by one away.   read on >

To Minivan Or Not To Minivan?

By Esther Carlstone | November 7, 2013 | Add a Comment

Giving up the last shred of cool.   read on >

Hot Fall Nail Trends

By Esther Carlstone | October 28, 2013 | 1 Reply

The ultimate inexpensive accessory.   read on >

5 Easy Ways To Dress Up Your Home For Fall

By Esther Carlstone | October 18, 2013 | Add a Comment

From pumpkins to flowers.   read on >

5 Easy Art Projects for Toddlers

By Esther Carlstone | October 16, 2013 | Add a Comment

Keep them entertained before they paint the walls.   read on >

The 10 Most Hilarious Celebrity Tweets About Miley Cyrus

By Esther Carlstone | October 14, 2013 | Add a Comment

Because everyone has an opinion.   read on >

How to Make a Pumpkin Smoothie

By Esther Carlstone | October 10, 2013 | Add a Comment

It’s gourd season!   read on >