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How to Dress Boho Chic When You Travel
I am a big fan of the boho chic style. “Boho” is short for “bohemian,” and it’s often used to describe styles that are generally rooted in earth tones and come in flowy silhouettes. Artistic, relaxed, liberated…the style resembles to the nomadic, carefree and unconventional culture and lifestyle from centuries ago. Sometimes this style seems […]
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Family Fun at Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa
Living in sunny Southern California, we love to take trips to our local mountains for a change of pace and a change in weather! One of our favorite destinations is Lake Arrowhead. Lake Arrowhead is a private lake and community nestled at 5200 ft. (1500 m) in the San Bernardino Mountains, just a short drive […]
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Serenity Escape, Joshua Tree: My Weekend Getaway
Joshua Tree is a bohemian wilderness which has become the LA escape and is slowly changing to a hipster oasis welcoming those looking to escape the urban grind. Its spectacular landscape is filled with beautiful Joshua “trees,” which aren’t trees at all, but tree-like members of the yucca family. Barren landscape, magical starry sky, and […]
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Where to See Stunning Spring Bloom in LA
In case you haven’t noticed in your social media feeds, Spring has officially “sprung” in LA. There’s still a bit of chill in the air and a few lingering raindrops on the ground, but spring is starting to burst out all around us. All the rain we complained about in January and February has brought […]
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Lunar New Year in Chinatown, Los Angeles
In Asian communities, Lunar New Year is the most important holiday of the year. One of the most diverse cities in the world, Los Angeles celebrates the Lunar New Year with colorful parades and family friendly festivals. It is not only a time for family gatherings, but also a time for people to honor ancestors and give thanks. As […]
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Mother’s Day: Cherry Blossom at Descanso Gardens
Mother’s Day is coming up and if you’re lucky enough to have your mom around L.A. on that day, you’re probably thinking about how to celebrate. Brunch and flowers are not the only things you can do to thank your mom for all she has done for you! Be creative! This year (2018), thanks to […]
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Visiting the Carlsbad Flower Fields
Having always wanted to see the tulip festivals in Europe or lavender fields in Provence I felt like the Flower Fields in Carlsbad helped satisfy my wanderlust dreams until I could fulfill them. Every year from March 1st to May 13th, 50 acres on the west side of Carlsbad come alive with the beauty of thousands […]
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LUNCH AT FIG RESTAURANT, SANTA MONICA | REVIEW
Located inside the upscale Fairmont Miramar Hotel, FIG Restaurant is a seasonal, Mediterranean-influenced bistro that places a strong emphasis on sustainability and local ingredients.
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GLAMPING IN JOSHUA TREE, CALIFORNIA
Glamping is the perfect combination of outdoor living and hotel comfort. Featuring all of the best bits of camping with a little luxury and glamour thrown in, glamping is suitable for those who look for a getaway in nature with some comforts of home. My husband and I love being outdoors and experiencing nature in […]
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My LA Survival Guide!!!
I got lots of questions about where to go and places to eat in Los Angeles. In this blogpost is my compiled list of my top-10 places to hang out in LA and I hope this list will be helpful for friends/acquaintances who are making plans to visit LA in the near future.
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Las Vegas
We’ve been to Las Vegas so many times that we lost counts. In this note is my list of things to do in Las Vegas.