The holidays always sneak up on me and I often find myself scrambling to finish my Christmas shopping and take part in all of the winter festivities. This year, I’ve made (very hopeful) lists of all the things I’d like to do in the counties I love most – Los Angeles, Mendocino (my hometown), and … Continue reading 2016 Holiday Event Guide
A day of niche fragrances and wine on Beverly Blvd. I have major commitment issues. Let me clarify: I have major commitment issues with perfume. People speak of their “signature scent,” but I’ve never felt I had just one. Instead, I’ve had fragrances that remind me of certain moments or chapters in my life. Tocca’s ‘Stella’ awakens the memory of … Continue reading Finding “The One”
A Reflection on the Museum of Broken Relationships When we part ways with someone, we’re left with more than a broken heart. We’re left with objects – his oversized t-shirt we sleep in, her bobby pins we later find in the shower, ticket stubs from movies and athletic events, and photo booth strips from happier times – that … Continue reading Heartbreak On Display
It should come as no surprise that the Griffith Observatory has been voted one of the ten most romantic places in Los Angeles. There’s something so classically romantic about ending a date up on the southern slope of Mount Hollywood. Perhaps its the breathtaking views both day and night, or that it brings to mind Rebel Without A Cause starring … Continue reading City Romance
My neighborhood is one of the most underrated, hidden charms of L.A. If you’re familiar with L.A. culture, you probably know at least one or two anti-Valley snobs who swear they’d never go north of Mulholland. If you live in L.A., perhaps you’re even one of those people! I’m here to make the case for the … Continue reading The Underrated NoHo Bar Crawl
Growing up in a small town in rural Northern California, I felt so blessed to be surrounded by some of the best produce. The farmer’s market in our town square boasted the best blueberries from my vendor friend and our ranch’s orchard was teeming with Asian pears, figs, pomegranates, apples, and table grapes by summer’s end. … Continue reading My Sunday Happy Place
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