We’re going on week 3 away from home and to be totally honest with you I’m tired of living out of a suitcase and I’m dreaming of swaddling myself in my own sheets. But I’m grateful for time with family and that Sam could help fix up the parts of the family beach house that…Read More
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Summer Essentials for Zero boredom
When I was a kid summer meant running free outside in my ruffled two-piece, getting tan as a berry (since it was the 80’s and sunscreen wasn’t really a thing) … I’d wear myself out everyday and fall asleep watching “Full House” at the end each day. Summer created adventures that were long lasting and made me look forward to…Read More
Lakeside for a few days
We’ve been on a family road-trip that started July 3rd. First we drove to Santa Cruz, then to Lake Almanor and then back to Santa Cruz to help with family beach house renovations. We spent the last weekend at Sam’s parent’s cabin and it was the just amount of slow needed to relax and just be….Read More
Santa Barbara with The Goodland
A couple weeks ago I got away with two friends for a mama’s trip to my one of my favorite towns, Santa Barbara. I love the central coast so much; It’s a special place that combines the things I love from my Northern California upbringing and all the things I love about Southern Cal. We stayed…Read More
Staycation at Cape Rey Carlsbad Hotel
Last weekend we took advantage of the one sunny day we had during an unusual rainy season and stayed at Cape Rey Carlsbad Hotel. We swam in the pool for hours, ate incredible food and I even snuck away for an amazing massage at The Ocean Crest Spa . I’m not kidding when I say my massage…Read More
Tiny Travels: A Visit to the Bay
Last week I took the boys and flew up to visit my parents in my home town. I also photographed two creative ladies in Marin county for a fun upcoming project which I’m so excited to share with you in the future. We had fun driving around San Francisco, viewing the Golden Gate from afar and…Read More