Julian, California
On a Friday night after work, Greg and I chased the sun out to the West Coast. We landed first in Los Angeles, the city sprawl somehow feeling like home, […]
A Lake Tahoe Wedding
The day before, Lake Tahoe had beautiful autumn weather. But the seasons change quickly up in the mountains, and the morning of Victoria’s wedding we woke up to a stunning winter […]
Lake Tahoe, California
Last weekend, I headed back to California for the first time since I moved away two years ago. It didn’t feel like home, however, because where I stayed was nothing like ocean-side LA! […]
Perchin’ with the Girls
There is nothing better than Sunday brunch! Recently I met up with my wonderful coworkers at Perch, one of my favorite brunch spots. The view of downtown LA, the food, […]
Nobu, Malibu
Since it first opened at its new Malibu location, Nobu has been at the top of my restaurant bucket list. It’s located on Pacific Coast Highway, with breathtaking views of […]
Malibu Family Wines
Yesterday my friends and I went to Malibu Family Wines, a beautiful tasting room and vineyard in Malibu. I last mentioned Malibu Wines when I went on their safari for […]
Gracias Madre
This morning my sister and I went to Gracias Madre, a vegan Mexican restaurant in the heart of West Hollywood. I had heard rave reviews about this place, and couldn’t […]
Bestia
This past Sunday, my friend Taylor and I went to Bestia, an Italian restaurant that has been recommended to me time and time again. Bestia is located in the Arts […]
Street Art in the DTLA Arts District
As you may recall, I went on a wonderful street art tour in the Shoreditch area of London this past March. I didn’t know much about street art at the […]
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
After a breakfast filled with delicious French pastries at Hofsas House, my mom and I drove the short distance to Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, a state park in Carmel. […]
Hofsas House Hotel, Carmel-by-the-Sea
This past weekend I visited Carmel-by-the-Sea, a European-style seaside village approximately 5 hours north of Los Angeles. Carmel is a world-renowned town, and is rated as a top-10 destination in the U.S. year […]
NORTH Nordic Food Festival
A few weeks ago, I received an invitation from VisitSweden and the Stockholm Tourism Board to attend the NORTH Nordic Food Festival. The event, called A Taste of Sweden, was […]
A Day at the Beverly Hilton
Every now and then, a girl needs a day of pampering, doesn’t she?! To get my fix, I spent this past Saturday at the iconic Beverly Hilton Hotel. I started […]
Napa Valley Grille
This morning my sister and I got brunch at Napa Valley Grille, a cute and charming restaurant located in the heart of Westwood. I had driven past this place countless times, […]
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Yesterday my parents and I visited the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. It was a perfect day outside, and there were gorgeous views of the valley below as […]
A Magical Wedding
This past weekend I was lucky enough to be part of one of the most beautiful weddings I have ever seen. One of my best friends got married at Calamigos […]