Got my August Julep Maven Box last week, but since I didn’t get home from my vacation until Sunday night, I didn’t get to open it until this week. This month, I ordered the Classic with a Twistbox because I…
Fried Pickle Chips + Nectarine Dipping Sauce
Wow, I’m turning into a food blogger over here with all my food posts… Let me start out by saying I love fried food. It’s not healthy, but it’s delicious. Whenever I visit The Counter (it’s a gourmet burger restaurant…
Avocado + Chocolate Ice Cream
Ever since taking a day trip to Santa Cruz, CA during the holiday weekend, I’ve been dreaming about the chocolate sorbet I had at The Penny Ice Creamery, or as it’s lovingly called by locals, Penny’s. I had absolutely no…
July Birchbox
Birchbox time! Got my box in the mail today. I was shocked–my box came really early this month! So early that Birchbox didn’t even update their website with my July information! This month’s theme was “Power Play” with some of…
Mango, Peach + Blueberry Sorbet
The weather has been CRAZY HOT here lately due to a heat wave, and it doesn’t seem like it’s going to let up any time soon. So to “beat the heat” (how cheesy is that?) I’ve been consuming ice cream…
July Julep Maven Box
Happy July, everyone! Summer is in full swing, and my Julep Maven box for this month has arrived. Unlike last month, I was really tempted to get this month’s box. All of the colors in the California Collection looked amazing….
Kreuzberg CA in San Luis Obispo, CA
Right in the middle of downtown San Luis Obispo happens to be an amazing coffee shop by the name of Kreuzberg CA. Being the coffee (and coffee shop) lover that I am, my friends made quite an effort to get me…
Caviar Mason Jar Vase
EASY DIY ALERT! Make your next bouquet of fresh flowers really pop with this “Caviar” Mason Jar Vase! Why caviar beads instead of glitter? Well they add texture and dimention to the bottom of the jar! This DIY is easy…
A Weekend Trip to San Luis Obispo
About 3-4 hours south of the bay area is the beautiful coastal town of San Luis Obispo. Within minutes of this central coast destination are beautiful beaches, renowned wineries, and amazing shopping destinations. With its small town charm, San Luis…
Coffee Popsicles
Told you I’m obsessed with making popsicles! As a self-proclaimed coffee lover, I wanted to replicate one of my favorite frozen treats from Trader Joe’s, Cafe Latte bars with the coffee I had on hand. At my house, we often…
What to Wear – Sin City Edition
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Southwest Airlines Vacations. All opinions are 100% mine. Welcome to Las Vegas. Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada. Viva Las Vegas. Sin City. What happens in Vegas stays in…
Blackberry + Yogurt Popsicles
I think I have a new obsession with popsicles. I recently got my hands on a popsicle mold and now I can’t stop thinking of the endless popsicle possibilities. Can’t. Stop. I’ve been perusing through Pinterest staring at all type…