“I have a go at have a lot of fun with what I do.”

We love her for it.

Our stomachs love her for it.

Giada de Laurentiis

And we love her absolutely gorgeous California home where she will likely ahem cookup these ideas, too.

Let’s take a look at the star’s living space.

(Here’s how much money Giada de Laurentiis made from being chef!)

Giada de Laurentiis House

The neighborhood is near landmarks like theGetty Villa museumand the mid-century modernEames House.

she said, “I’ve got my work cut out for me.”

And we’re sure that the kitchen will be fabulous.

Giada de Laurentiis' home reno

We can’t wait to seewhat Giada de Laurentiis really eatsin her new kitchen!

De Laurentiis likes her space for self-care time, and all those rooms will likely give her just that.

“I make myself a cup of coffee.

Giada de Laurentiis' House

“The funny thing is I’m a neat freak and I clean up after everything!”

“I read my emails with my glasses and a hat because I can’t see otherwise.”

The house also has a half-court for playing basketball, according toDirt.

Giada de Laurentiis' House

Stealing a moment of relaxation isn’t exactly on brand for the famous chef.

“I like to make the most of every second I have.”

“The cookbooks get done every 18 months.

Giada de Laurentiis House

It’s the cycle that I’ve been on for ten years,” she toldThe Cut.

“I will do some of it when I’m on vacation.

For some reason, being at my house, I can’t relax.

There’s too many distractions, so I’ll rent a house somewhere.”

The guesthouse could be the perfect home away from homeright at home.