I can’t ever recall having to think about making friends. Being outgoing meant I was never one of those shy kids on the playground who saved a spot on the swing for their imaginary friend Alice (no disrespect to Alice). In high school, I always managed to have a pretty solid friend group. Throughout college, … Continue reading Why Is It Hard AF To Make Friends As An Adult?
Dating advice. I’ve received a lot of it in my tenure as a single person. It’s often doled out like Skittles by coupled-up people who haven’t even been in “the dating game” in a hot minute. They’re trying to help, of course, but the advice often feels a little easier-said-than-done or even out of touch … Continue reading The Worst Dating Advice I’ve Ever Received
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
It’s been a minute since I’ve written a post here. Almost three years, to be exact. A LOT has changed! I’m sure for you, too. The pandemic happened, I gave up my longtime North Hollywood apartment, moved back home to Mendocino County, finally started a Cox Family Vineyards wine club, continued to make so many … Continue reading Hello Again
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
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
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
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
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
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
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