THE JOURNAL

It Takes A Village

Helen Keller once said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” This sentiment rings loudly when it comes to running a business. I launched DIANI on my own a little over 20 years a...

Our Mother's Day Gift Guide

It’s that time of year when we give extra special thanks to all the mamas in our lives. Whether she’s a mother-to-be, grandmother, or mother figure, we’ve gathered some gift ideas to show her some ...

Introducing DBO Home Handmade Ceramics

When curating the DIANI stores, my goal is to create a space filled with everyday luxury items of the highest quality, that I love and make me feel good. So when I'm looking for new designers, my e...

Caroline Shares Her Favorite Home Updates For Spring

It's been an exciting time in the stores with new arrivals for spring being unpacked daily, and whilst I have so much to show you, always, I figured I'd share some favorite new additions that have ...

Caroline Serves Up An Easter Tart

Happy Easter to you all! I’m keeping today’s celebration easy and simple with a casual dish that I can heat up and serve in the coming days. When I was looking for recipe inspiration, I flipped thr...

A Tour Inside DIANI Shoes

After a brief hiatus, I’m excited to announce the reopening of DIANI Shoes. In January, the boutique was affected by the winter floods in Santa Barbara County and needed to close for remodeling. It...

Caroline's Essentials For The Easter Holiday

With Easter just around the corner, I’ve been pulling together some festive entertaining accents, and revisiting old favorites for casual dining. Since it's a time to gather and celebrate (rain or ...

The March Edit With Caroline

Tomorrow ushers in the first day of spring, and as we emerge from winter, I’m excited to welcome this new season. With the huge amounts of rain we’ve been getting in California, and the snow days o...

Caroline's Design Collaboration With Tensira

With spring showers come May flowers – a time for new growth and transformation. In keeping with the spirit, I'm sharing the exciting news of a brand new collaboration. For years, one of my favorit...

The February Edit With Caroline

We’ve reached mid-season, when the weather still feels like winter can bounce back to life, and yet the first day of spring is on the horizon. This transitional time ushers in a new wave of inspira...