Get In The Spirit(s) Once upon a time, I didn’t like wine. I’m going to pause for a moment and let that sink in. You may have noticed the ever growing ‘Wine Tasting’ category on this very blog, highlighting everywhere from Napa and Sonoma to Paso Robles, and San Diego and find this confession hard… Read More 4 California Distilleries Worth a Visit
Sometimes travel happens right in your backyard. As much as I may love to explore beaches in Costa Rica or cobblestone streets in Florence, Italy– living in San Francisco gives me access to countless great meals, neighborhoods to explore and chances to play tourist. This week we’re touring one of my favorite places to wander… Read More 6 Reasons To Visit the SF Ferry Building
It sneaks up on me every year and in a flash it’s over. Twenty eight days, packed with amazing events, film screenings, pop-up shops and exhibitions. To celebrate Black History Month is like the shortest of sprints; every second counts. It goes by much too fast- a whirlwind that gives me FOMO, every.single.year. This year,… Read More 9 Fun Ways To Celebrate Black History Month
The holidays are a bittersweet, nostalgic time for me. Time with family, my annual cookie party with my group of girlfriends. Cozy gatherings with yummy treats, Christmas music and laughter. In many ways it’s one of my favorite times of year. It’s also a reminder of loved ones who have passed and join us in… Read More Give Thanks: Favorite Family Travel Memories
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
Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, it’s easy to take great food for granted- it’s everywhere. As much as I like to try new restaurants, there are some old faithful ‘perfect bites’ that I go back to, again and again. Much like my Best Brunches list, this isn’t about trendy places that are… Read More 23 Places You Need to Eat in the Bay Area
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
The best cure I’ve found for a case of the Mondays (which I have pretty much every week) is daydreaming about vacation. Beautiful destinations, the smell of coconut oil in the air, umbrella drinks and ocean breezes. Naps in a hammock, walks on the beach, fresh seafood and cocktails, island music wafting by. As I… Read More My Travel Bucket List, The Island Edition
Google is playing games. I was minding my own business. Trying to get some work done earlier this week, I glanced at my phone and noticed an alert. From time to time, Google likes to remind you (via your saved photos) where you were on this exact date, in a previous year. Usually a photo… Read More 20 Photos That Will Make You Plan a Trip to Italy