California Weekend Getaways I Love
I’m a California gal through-and-through. Sunshine feeds my soul and wine runs through my veins. It’s no wonder so many people visit the Golden State I grew up in. You can go from the balmy beach towns of San Diego to the scorching Mojave Desert in a matter of hours, and from the foggy Redwood … Continue reading California Weekend Getaways I Love
Canned Wines: The Lo-Down
Canned wines have never appealed to me. However, they’re really having a moment. Some wine bloggers have even dedicated entire Instagram accounts to drinking and reviewing canned wines. Perhaps it’s their convenience factor or their unpretentious charm that make canned wines so appealing. I recently picked up a few cans of several different varietals to decide … Continue reading Canned Wines: The Lo-Down
My Eight-Step Nighttime Skincare Routine
I used to simply wash my face with cleanser, but as I’ve gotten into my early/mid-twenties, I’ve really started leaning into a multi-step skincare routine. That means exfoliating, toning, applying serums and eye creams – the whole shebang! Because as much as I love creating a makeup look, I thoroughly enjoy taking it all off … Continue reading My Eight-Step Nighttime Skincare Routine
How To Snack Smarter In The New Year
I’m a notorious snacker. Handfuls of popcorn, little packets of fruit snacks, nibbles of gouda, clusters of frozen grapes – I definitely don’t discriminate. I especially love a late-night snack. A bowl of cold cereal at 1 AM? Oooh baby! When my longtime friend Ali Pipkin created a dedicated food Instagram with tons of snack … Continue reading How To Snack Smarter In The New Year
My Fourteen Favorite Binge-worthy Shows
Slip into your coziest sweats, get that popcorn ready, and find the best binge-watching spot because I’m highlighting fourteen of my favorite shows! In no particular order: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Photo via This show has taken home numerous awards and for good reason. The costumes, set design, writing, acting – everything is genius and it … Continue reading My Fourteen Favorite Binge-worthy Shows
The Most Common Wine-Related DMs I Receive
Every week or so, I receive DMs from followers and friends wanting answers to their burning wine questions. While I don’t have a degree in viticulture or enology, I grew up in the business so I do know a thing or two. Taking a course on the Sensory Evaluation of Wine at UC Davis to … Continue reading The Most Common Wine-Related DMs I Receive
Why I’m Deleting My Dating Apps
I was one of those people who swore they’d never sign up for a dating app. To me, they seemed superficial and frankly, gross. Back when dating sites like Match.com were a new thing, many of us probably thought that online crap was for losers. Then, somewhere down the line, we bitterly accepted it, and … Continue reading Why I’m Deleting My Dating Apps
End of December in San Francisco
San Francisco has always been one of my favorite cities. Its year-round fog, lush parks, colorful Victorian houses, quirky neighborhoods, steep streets and the cable cars that climb them are just a few of the things I love about the city. Growing up in rural Northern California, SF was my idea of a big city … Continue reading End of December in San Francisco
18 Holiday Movies & Their Food Pairings
I LOVE holiday movies, so much so that I’ll happily watch them long after the ornaments have been taken down from the tree and we’re well into the new year. If I’m going to watch something festive, I want to eat something festive, too. Movies and food just go together. Similar to a post I … Continue reading 18 Holiday Movies & Their Food Pairings
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