SPINACH BLACKBERRY SALAD

Happy weekend everyone!  In case you missed my heavy round of shameless self promotion on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, I’m so excited to announce that I’ve joined the Camille Styles team!  Head on over to check out this recipe for spinach blackberry salad and read about some of the amazing health benefits it will bring you!  Hope you love.  xx- Sarah

WHITE BEAN RATATOUILLE

I know that a lot of the country has been in the midst of a heat spell, but we’ve actually been having rain and thunder storms here in the desert!  It may still be hot, but with the air conditioner up and the rain pounding on our metal roof I was able to convince myself, for just a minute, that fall was upon us.  It was AMAZING!  And in the midst of my deluded fall fantasies I made a big pot of one of my favorite fall comfort foods, ratatouille.  The brilliance of ratatouille lies not only in it’s ability to make you feel like you’ve eaten a really hearty and satisfying meal, but in the insanely easy way it’s prepared.  Essentially it’s no more than stewed vegetables.  Which means, chop, cook and serve.  So at the first hint of fall I recommend you welcome it with a pot of this!  xx-Sarah  {more after the jump}

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FAUX LEATHER PANTS, I DIG YOU

Once upon a time I thougth pleather  faux leather pants were a TERRIBLE idea.  If I were a person who scoffed, I would have scoffed at the mere mention of them.  But the times, they change.  And I picked up my second pair recently, my favorite yet (and for under $100)!  I’m sure you know how this story ends… with a half a dozen photos of me wearing them on the internet.  Oh Life, you sure are funny sometimes!  {more after the jump}

SHOP THIS OUTFIT: leggings: Blank Denim, jacket: Gryphon (similar), shoes: Zara, bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim, sunnies: Karen Walker, rings: Jules Smith, Catbird, bracelet: Miansai via Bird

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ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH PESTO AND ROASTED TOMATOES

My obsession with zucchini noodles continues with this summer favorite!  It’s a flavor explosion featuring two of my summer staples: pesto & roasted cherry tomatoes.  YUM to the max.  There’s nothing better than enjoying a giant bowl of noodles and not feeling like you have to be rolled into bed.  Sorry spaghetti, we’ve broken up for good!  Hope you love as much as I do!  xx- Sarah  {recipe and more after the jump!}

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SAN FRANCISCO AND SOME EXCITING NEWS!

Hi friends!  Thanks so much for the SF restaurant recs!  I love this city so much.  Everytime I visit I swear it’s my favorite city on the west coast.  It’s definitely got a special place in my heart.  Or maybe it’s my stomach- the food is SO GOOD!!! 

Now I want to chat with you about some changes happening around here.  You may have noticed a few ads have popped up on the site.  I’m super excited to let you all know that I’ve signed on with Federated Media! They’re connecting me with advertisers and brands who are interested in finding unique ways to get in front of you!  What this means is that I’ll occasionally be doing “sponsored posts” and mixing things up a bit on behalf of the brands who support this blog.  

Here’s my promise to you:  I will always keep YOU, my readers, at the forefront of my thoughts when agreeing to create content on behalf of a brand.  And I will always let you know when a brand has sponsored a post, even if it blends seamlessly in with the regular content.  No funny business here, I promise. This blog started as a personal creative outlet and has grown to be something I’m so incredibly proud of.  It’s also grown to be a full-time venture, which is AMAZING!  As such, finding ways to also make it a profitable full-time venture has become part of my job.  I truly hope you’ll support me and the brands who support A House in the Hills going forward.  You all have meant the world to me over the past couple of years and I am 100% dedicated to keeping this a fun, inspiring and authentic place for you to spend time.  And I thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for stopping by and joining me in this crazy adventure! All my heart. xx- Sarah

SHOP THIS OUTFIT:  jeans: Current/Elliott (on sale!), shirt: Equipment: jacket: Gryphon (similar), shoes: Dieppa Restrepo,  bag: Steven Alan, glasses: Karen Walker, belt: Closed (similar)