Candytopia is to my sister KT, what a good winery is to me. A magical place where joy abounds. Excited didn’t quite do her mood justice. More like beside herself. In her ‘I Love Candy’ t-shirt, she was more than ready for the adventure ahead of us on this warm November day in San Francisco. … Read More Candytopia: 11 Questions That Need Answers
The California Coast, more than 800 miles of gorgeous views, idyllic beach towns and ocean air. The setting for epic road trips, lazy beach days, bonfires, surfing and brilliant sunsets in shades of orange, pink and purple, it’s no wonder that people plan vacations around this stretch of highway. About 30 minutes from San Francisco,… Read More 6 Fun Things to Do In Half Moon Bay
A vibrant neighborhood, bustling with activity and home to a variety of shops, restaurants and hidden gems- Hayes Valley is the perfect place to explore if you have one day in San Francisco. Maybe you’ve been to San Francisco before and seen all the usual tourist spots and you want to explore a neighborhood that… Read More One Day in San Francisco: Hayes Valley
Outdoor festivals are among my favorite things about Summer. Sunny warm days, streets closed to traffic, live music wafting from stages, the smell of grilling meat in the air. A slow wander through booths displaying art, clothes and jewelry. Discovering gems in your own backyard, supporting local artists and vendors. Appreciating the slower pace and… Read More Bay Area Festival Finds
You’re probably onto me- I have a bit of a love affair going on with wine tasting in Sonoma. If my first itinerary didn’t give me away, the second one likely did. Now sharing my third Sonoma wine tasting itinerary, I’m sure my secret is out. But really, can you blame me?? With more than… Read More (And Another) Sonoma Wine Tasting Itinerary
The SF Museum of Ice Cream blew into town last year and immediately became a favorite SF sweet treat. Sold out weeks, sometimes months in advance, I finally made my first trip to this pop up installation last week. TK’s niece and her BFF were in town for the weekend, the perfect excuse to add… Read More Fun Facts about the SF Museum of Ice Cream
I.Love.Breakfast. It’s my favorite meal of the day and has been for as long as I can remember. When I was a teenager, my dad would get home in the evening and walk into the kitchen to see me frying bacon. “Breakfast??” he’d say. I’d smile and shrug and go back to my bacon. Waffles,… Read More Bay Area Brunch Spots You Don’t Want to Miss
Whether you consider yourself an artist or not, everyone needs a creative outlet from time to time. Write, paint, dance, bake- the options are endless, especially in a place like the Bay Area. If you’re looking for something to spark your artistic side, here are some of my favorite creative activities in the Bay Area.… Read More 5 Activities in the Bay Area for the Artist in You
Having friends visit San Francisco always gives me a great excuse to play tourist. Ride a cable car. Visit the Golden Gate Bridge. Wander through the Ferry Building; go to Golden Gate Park. I generally take these things for granted- cause they’re right there, all the time. When Toya and Jovan came into town for… Read More Playing Tourist: One Day in San Francisco
I was trying to think of a way to describe my group of girls as hikers. Beginners didn’t sound quite right. We don’t hike often but we get out once in a while, when the weather is nice and we can all peel off the couch at the same time. By casual I mean to… Read More The 5 Best Bay Area Hikes for Casual Hikers