If there’s one California “weekend getaway” spot that I frequent the most, it’s hands down San Luis Obispo in the Central Coast. Located just about 3 hours north of LA and about 3 hours south of the SF Bay Area, San Luis Obispo is an ideal and easy-going place to get a change...
Category: LIFESTYLE
CHEERS TO 6 YEARS OF LOVE & LOATHING LA
When I actually sit down and think about it, I am absolutely stunned that it has been 6 years since starting this little blog here. Seriously I wish you could see my face going through old Instagram posts and old blog posts, *palmface*. It’s kind of cringy but cute to see how far...
HOW TO PLAN THE PERFECT SOCAL ROAD TRIP – IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MARRIOTT BONVOY
Everyone deserves the right to an epic road trip at least once in their life, and there really is no better place to do so than through sunny (and stupidly beautiful) Southern California. Sure, I might be a bit bias, my love for this particular part of the state knows no bounds, but there is...
WEEKEND GETAWAY GUIDE: TORONTO
I know what you’re thinking. And the answer is YES Toronto can be a weekend getaway for Angelenos. If I can do it, you can do it, and thus you definitely should. I just spent 3 gorgeous days in “The Six” (which turns out only 7% of people who live there actually refer to...
THE EUROPE DIARIES: QUICK GUIDE TO VIENNA & BUDAPEST
Following Part 1 of my most recent “Europe Diaries” post – the quick guide to Paris – we’re moving right along on to the second and third stops from our recent trip: Vienna & Budapest! Two cities I had never been to up until this point, had only heard incredible things about – and...
THE EUROPE DIARIES: QUICK GUIDE TO PARIS
It has been a little over a week since I have returned from my grand travels across Europe and I still reeling from the incredible and unforgettable experience. It was also one of the most tiring of experiences I think I’ve had but, as the French say – c’est la vie baby! THE EUROPE...
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER. AND BEING “BETTER” IS SOMETHING I AM WORKING ON.
In the spirit of wanting you to know just how much I love you, and being in the midst of working on loving myself, I feel like I some explaining to do.
THE MAJOR THINGS I LEARNED IN 2018: FROM ONE CREATIVE TO ANOTHER
Anyone else feeling like 2018 was just….weird? I mean really, what an exciting yet personally challenging year. I suppose that’s typical of most, but in the realm of social media especially, it’s been a bit… well, weird? And maybe that doesn’t apply to you, spill your secrets! The great news is I...
THE ANGELENO GIFT GUIDE 2018
Got an Angeleno in your life in need of a present? Still working on getting your holiday shopping done? GREAT. ME TOO. I have done some serious digging and have come up with a complete guide to shopping for the LA guy or girl in your life. It took some careful crafting, and I...
TIPS FOR HOSTING FOR THE HOLIDAYS
When it comes to hosting, “the most wonderful time of the year” could arguably also be one of the most stressful. There can be quite a bit of pressure placed around putting on a perfect holiday dinner and creating that ideal and appropriately festive atmosphere. While it might seem like a somewhat daunting task, the...









