It’s (probably, definitely) no secret that I love wine. If there’s one thing me and Rhianna have in common, it’s that wine glasses *filled with wine* are our favorite accessory. Call me a fan, call me a connoisseur, heck you can even call me a wino – who cares! The girl loves fermented grapes of...
Author: Caroline @ Love & Loathing LA (Caroline @ Love & Loathing LA )
The Best Coffee Shops in LA
I’ll just say it…I freaking love coffee. From iced lattes to classic cappuccinos, I can’t get enough. However, I also love the ambiance and environment that local coffee shops provide. Whether you’re looking to buckle down and do some work or you simply want a quiet and quaint place to sip some great brew and...
THE BEST BRUNCH SPOTS IN LA
I may be biased but no one does brunch quite like Los Angeles. You can have mimosas and pancakes anywhere, but in LA, I swear everything just tastes better. I dont know if it’s the year-round sunshine, the euphoric crowd, the killer cocktails, or the wildly creative brunch dishes… but whatever it is, there’s simply...
WHERE TO DINE IN LA FOR VALENTINE’S DAY 2022
I dont know about you, but I am ready to celebrate, well, anything really, like it’s 2019. If you’re trying to do a thing for Valentine’s Day – or Galentine’s Day obviously – beyond chocolates, love notes, and flowers, get out on the town! There are so many great new restaurants opening up, and so...
THE GETAWAY GUIDE TO: LOS ALAMOS
Whether you’re headed full speed ahead for “Lost Almost”, “Little Los Angeles”, or more accurately, Los Alamos, know that no matter what good things await. Located just 2 hours north of Los Angeles, Los Alamos is a funky little legitimately old western town that has become quite the little destination over the past few years...
THE GETAWAY GUIDE TO: NAPA VALLEY
After 18 years of growing up in the Bay Area, 10 years of countless wine bottles consumed, and god-knows-how-many-years of visiting wine country almost quarterly – it’s safe to say I’ve become pretty well versed in all of the notes of Napa Valley. (I think I might get bonus points for having a BFF/aunt who happens...
THE “LA MADE” 2021 GIFT GUIDE
I find myself in a perpetual state of shock over how quickly this year has blown by! Is that a thing you’ve noticed yourself saying as you’ve gotten older? But really where DOES time go?! Alas, we have much to be grateful for as we enter into “the most wonderful time of the year”,...
5 OF THE BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN LA THIS SUMMER
Forget 1999, it’s time to party like it’s Summer of 2021. LA is back in action baby – the sun is shining, people are smiling, and so much is happening around town that it’s hard to keep up with the pace of making up for lost time! But what I have missed more than anything...
BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN DTLA
Downtown Los Angeles is more fondly referred to as “DTLA” for short. It is arguably LA’s most exciting and “destination worthy” neighborhoods at the moment. With the resurgence of development juxtaposed with the preservation of some of the cities richest history, DTLA is just freakin’ cool. There are more attractions and reasons to explore this...
BACKYARD REVAMP REVEAL
(Disclosure: this post was made in partnership with Behr Paint – thank you the reader and my friends at Behr Paint for making this all possible!) The year was 2020, we made the most of entertaining ourselves every single day from the comforts (or confines) of our homes. And, what came out of...