The Russian River

Last weekend was spent celebrating my dear friend Travis's big 4-0 on the Russian River (not the one in Russia, the other one in California).  This was my first time visiting and it didn't let me down.  Found some great little boutiques, coffee shops, restaurants, and bakeries.  Too bad we didn't stay longer.  By the end of the weekend I had to literally drag my stomach off the floor.  I forgot my camera but Instagram saved the day!  Here were some of my favorites:

Moustache Baked Goods - get the homemade oreo
Boon- macaroni and cheese
Arboretum - micro succulents and unique jewelry
Costeaux- french bistro with the BEST princess cake

Tahoe on my mind

Right before the holidays I made a short but sweet getaway to Tahoe with my girlfriends Nathalie, Mabel, and Karla. Fast forward a month later and I'll be back on the Tahoe slopes this weekend. I just couldn't stay away. There's just too much good stuff to be had, and not to mention, i'm kinda tired of this little thing called work. Work hard, play hard right?

Hope you all have a spectacular holiday weekend =) Stay warm!

Weekend Glimpse

Mabel & I channeling our best Minnie Mouse ( I just noticed that we are both wearing stripes)

Mickey mouse is kinda OCD

Inside Mickey's barn. He raises chickens and plants veggies, so I guess he lives a green lifestyle.

Prepping to meet Mickey

Where dreams come true

Enjoying L.A. life

Brunch @ the charming Little Next Door

sister love

I heart eggs benedict

Best croissants EVER. I could inhale a hundred of these in one sitting

exploring venice beach

After a short blogging hiatus, it's really good to be back. Now that the holidays are soon approaching, I hope to be able to blog more regularly.

My Thanksgiving weekend was definitely eventful. Braving the nightmare holiday traffic was worth every minute of spending quality time with family, eating a delicious home cooked feast, experiencing the magic of Disneyland and all that L.A. life has to offer. I had one amazing time.

I am so grateful for all the blessings in my life all the people in it. Hope you all had a wonderful time with your loved ones too! Here's to the holidays =)

Weekend in Review

Brunch @ the ahhhmazing BLD in West Hollywood

coffee perfectly executed with a french press

goat cheese and wild mushroom fritatta

the best pancake I have ever tasted

on our way to Boulevard 3 for Mandi's Birthday Festivities

sisters!

The girlies

Celebrating V.I.P style

Had a fantastic weekend celebrating Mandi's 24th in style. I think the older we get, the more we love and appreciate each other. I remember when we were both in high school and did not want anything to do with the other. Now, we're inseparable, and it's been that way for almost ten years. I wouldn't have it any other way!

Unfortunately the weekend came to an end and now I'm nursing a horrible stomach bug, but hopefully it will go away soon so I can get back to normal. Have a lovely day everyone!

i'll announce the giveaway winner tomorrow =)

Weekend in Review

Bringing Burger and Derby to a "Howloween Pawty"

trying to make friends

after mommy duties, Drinks at Single Barrel San Jose's newest Speakeasy

New Sunday Brunch Spot: Naglee Park Garage

Getting my climb on at Planet Granite

I think I used muscles that have not been used in years or EVER

me and my belay partner Mabel We laughed throughout our entire lesson. Our instructor was NOT amused. haha

I don't know what I would do without weekends. Weekends according to me mean: sleeping in, Burger and Derby time, wine, catching up with friends over dinner and drinks, lazy Sunday brunch, going for a good run, and getting active. I try to savor every last minute of it before Monday rears its ugly head. Mission accomplished =)

What does your favorite weekend look like ?

ps. There's still time to enter my GIVEAWAY, so come join the fun!