Category: the golden state

descanso gardens

Family in town all month long so lots of activities ahead.  Today we went to Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge. It was my first time at the 150+ acre botanical garden. Perfect day for a garden stroll with lots of California sunshine. It’s been cloudy here so definitely loved soaking up the rays and…

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i’ve been missing out

The BF was out of town for work this weekend. He came home on Sunday and inquired about the stamp on my right hand. He thought I had partied it up somewhere. Little did he know. Over sushi tacos, I later confessed it was from Melrose Trading Post also known as the Fairfax Flea Market.…

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#girlsgonemild for #champagnemami

Another SL birthday! This time, a milestone San Francisco treat! I love girls trips. Especially appreciated the opportunity to take time to honor one of my favorite people and also get to know her other besties better. I don’t always get to play tourist is SF so that’s a nice boon too. Realized, I’m going…

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oak glen: apple americana galore

Who knew fall was only 90 minutes away from LA? Nestled in the heart of Apple County, a five-mile loop of orchards, ranches, shops, and restaurants offers a picturesque Americana experience. Stopped at Riley’s Farm and Los Rios Ranchos. Also stopped at Oak Tree Village to eat the famous apple pie at Apple Annie’s, but…

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hello, hello kitty

Talk about cuteness overload. Went to the Tanaka Farms x Sanrio Pumpkin Patch and the Hello Kitty Cafe sans kids with barely any shame. I mean I was practically doing professional research. Thank goodness my BFF and her hubby were down with an Irvine adventure. For $10, the Pumpkin Patch admission included entrance with the…

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let’s go blue!

Last minute Dodger game! An opportunity to not only support the home team and scramble to find a blue shirt in just the right hue, but to get a few shots in. Although there was a fair bit of wandering, still managed to witness the excitement of scoring three points in a row and winning…

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