I heart snow days

{the view}

{mandi and our god-brother elben on the ski lift}

{enjoying cocktails and beer after an entire day of hitting the slopes}

{a cute couple in front of us}

{see? snowflakes really do exist ;)}

{ I blend in with the snow!}

{on the road again}

This past weekend, my sister and I headed to a family friend's winter vacation home in Big Bear Lake to celebrate my Godfather's 60th birthday. The weekend started off unusually warm, but we surprisingly woke up to a blanket of fresh snow on Saturday morning. We snowboarded our hearts out the entire day and later enjoyed the best homemade food and tons of laughter. I'm happy to report that I made it home with all my limbs. Even though I'm not that good at snowboarding, I have an insatiable urge to become a snowbunny. I actually think a new snowboard is in my future ;)

More Scenes from Sunny Southern California

More pictures from my little weekend getaway...

{catching up with my sister over frozen yogurt}

{Met up with the lovely Alli who was so so sweet and treated us to brunch! thanks again love!}

{a late night outing with the family at Extraordinary Desserts in downtown San Diego}

{if you are a dessert lover like me, this place is a must}

{they had such great ceramics on display}

{mandi and I with our cousin lauren}

{lovely little cakes at Jin Patisserie in Venice Beach. Aren't they adorable?}

{posing with a california cow}

{the local's favorite mode of transportation}

{Classic California. Streets lined with Palm trees}

Until next time SoCal =)

xoxo,

Missy

My little weekend getaway

{Welcome to Venice Beach}

{our sunday brunch spot - "twenty six beach"}

{fluffiest, most delicious french toast ever}

{the patio was story book charming}

{gotta love a great mural}

{jin patisserie and tea lounge, their macaroons are to-die for!}

{yum!}

{this is the best cup of tea i've ever had}

{relaxin after a busy weekend}

This weekend, I headed off to Southern California for a mini vacation. It was so nice to spend quality time with my sister and extended family.

After lots of family time and exciting festivities, my sister and I decided to keep Sunday low key and head to the quiet town of Venice Beach. Unlike the hustle and bustle lifestyle of L.A., life in Venice is pretty low key. Its residents and business owners definitely dance to the beat of their own drums, and I love it! Its unique organic eateries, musicians, pastry shops, street vendors, and retail shops were perfect for perusing on a lazy Sunday. What a great ending to my little weekend adventure!

Hope you guys had a great weekend too =)

xoxo,

Melissa