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Take The Scenic Route

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The Most Romantic Towns to Visit on the Pacific Coast

The Pacific Coast is one of the most beautiful places in the world. With its stunning scenery and mild weather, it’s no wonder that so many people flock to the coast each year. If you’re looking for a romantic getaway, there are plenty of towns along the Pacific Coast that are sure to please. Here are four of the most romantic towns to visit on the Pacific Coast.

Cannon Beach, Oregon

Cannon Beach is a small town located in northwest Oregon. The town is situated on a long stretch of sandy beach, which is perfect for walks along the shore. There are also plenty of shops and restaurants lining the main street, making it the perfect place to explore with your loved one. And if you’re looking for something truly romantic, you can’t go wrong with a stay at the Stephanie Inn, which overlooks the ocean and offers its guests luxurious accommodations and breathtaking views.

 Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Carmel-by-the-Sea is a small town located on the Monterey Peninsula in central California. The town is known for its quaint streets lined with shops and galleries. It’s also home to several beautiful beaches, which are perfect for walks or picnics. And if you’re looking for a place to stay, there are plenty of charming bed and breakfasts to choose from. 

Friday Harbor, Washington

Friday Harbor is a small town located on San Juan Island in northwest Washington state. The town is situated on a picturesque harbor and is home to several shops and restaurants. It’s also within easy walking distance of numerous attractions, including whale watching tours, kayaking excursions, and art galleries. And if you’re looking for accommodations with a view, be sure to check out the Harrison House Suites, which offer stunning views of both the harbor and Mount Baker. 

Leavenworth, Washington

Leavenworth is a small town located in central Washington state. The town is situated in the Cascade Mountains and is known for its Bavarian-themed architecture and outdoor activities. There are also several wineries in the area, making it the perfect place to enjoy some wine tasting with your loved one. And if you’re looking for lodging with character, be sure to check out one of Leavenworth’s many bed and breakfasts, which are all decorated in traditional Bavarian style. 

There are plenty of romantic towns located along the Pacific Coast. Whether you’re looking for a place to relax on the beach or explore someplace new with your loved one, there’s sure to be a town that’s perfect for you. So pack your bags and head off on a romantic adventure today!

FabFitFun Fall Box Review

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My first Fab Fit Fun box came and I am SO excited to share it with you! If you’ve never heard of Fab Fit Fun, it’s a subscription service that sends you a seasonal box full of fabulous fashion, beauty, health, and fitness goodies. It costs $49.99 every 3 months (with free shipping), but the total retail value of the box usually ends up at over $200—that’s the big selling point. If you sign up for a year subscription ($180) you can also save $5 a box, but since I wasn’t sure how I would like it, I decided to go with the seasonal plan.

Fall happens to be my favorite season (I’m a sucker for anything pumpkin flavored), so it worked out perfectly that I got the Fall 2016 box as my first! From the website I gather that the boxes are usually colored when you get them, but this one is a little different. More on that in a sec. Also completely coincidentally, the box arrived exactly a week before my birthday—I was pretty pumped for a bunch of early birthday gifts, even if I had gotten them for myself 😉

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Bottega Louie = Macaron Heaven

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Every couple months I make a trip out to LA to see my sister. She went to UCLA for college and loved the city so much she never left. I’ve lost count of the number of times she’s tried to convince me to move down there. While I’d love to be closer to my sister I just know the big city life isn’t for me. I’ve always felt most at home in small, quiet places like Carmel, with lots of nature around me. With that being said, LA less than a 6 hour drive from me, and I absolutely love visiting the city.

A while back my sister and I made a pact that every time I came down she would take me to at least 3 new places. My most recent trip was just a couple weeks ago, and we visited my version of heaven—Bottega Louie.

Bottega Louie is a restaurant, café, and patisserie (bakery) in downtown Los Angeles, or as everyone in LA refers to it, DTLA. We stopped by to check out their famous macarons before I headed back to Carmel, and they did not disappoint!

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Lemon Love

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This summer I’ve been gravitating towards all things lemon—I’m talking color, shape, print, everything. I’ve been going a little overboard with pinning lemon-inspired things, so I thought I’d make a little lemon love outfit board and share it with you! White and denim with lemon accents like that adorable lemon pendant and the kate spade purse make for a perfect summer look. Oh and isn’t that lemon print dress just gorgeous?!

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Edible Christmas Wreath

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As you know if you read my post on 10/2, I hosted my family Thanksgiving at my house this year. It was a ton of work but also a huge success! It’s crazy to believe it’s been less than two weeks since Thanksgiving, but Christmas is already very much on my mind.

We’re doing Christmas at my parent’s place, but my mom has enlisted my sister and I to plan the menu. I’ve been pinning so many recipes that I almost can’t keep track of them all, but I wanted to share a fun appetizer idea I found: The Edible Christmas Wreath! It’s really cute and Christmas-y and super simple.

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Frozen Chocolate Garnishes

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This is a big year for me, because it’s the first year I’ll be hosting my family at my house for Thanksgiving. We’ve always done it at my parents’ place, but I decided we should shake things up a bit, and surprisingly my family agreed!

We have a tradition in my family of doing super decadent hot drinks on Thanksgiving. Whether it’s rich hot cocoa or cinnamon-packed hot apple cider, we always top them off with a mountain of whipped cream. As a kid this was my favorite part of Thanksgiving, other than my mom’s homemade pumpkin pie of course. Now my favorite part of Thanksgiving is just getting to spend time with my family, but we’ve managed to keep the tradition going all these years!

Since I’m hosting, I feel like I need to do something extra special, so I’ve been playing around with making frozen chocolate garnishes for our drinks. I’ve tried this a few times now, and my most recent attempt wasn’t a total fail, so I thought I’d share.Read More »

The Perfect Gift: Tieks by Gavrieli

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A little over a year ago, on my 35th birthday, my wonderful mom bought me a pair of Tieks by Gavrieli. If you haven’t heard of Tieks (which you probably have unless you live under a rock), they’re the Italian leather foldable ballet flats with bright blue soles, and they’re supposedly the most versatile ballet flats in the world. After a year of wearing Tieks, I feel like I can finally give my honest opinion of the famous blue-bottomed flats.

I started seeing Tieks pop up on my social media a couple years ago, but whenever I thought about buying them I would convince myself I didn’t need another pair of ballet flats to add to my almost outrageously large collection. Yes, I have a little bit of a shoe addiction, and that’s especially true when it comes to flats. I’ve tried so many different designer brands I’ve lost count, always in search for something both comfortable and chic. My mom will be the first person to call me out and remind me that I do NOT need more shoes. So when she presented me with box that contained my Matte Black pair, I was both excited and shocked! Apparently after years of hearing me complain about flats that killed my feet she went on a mission to find me the perfect pair, and Tieks were her answer.

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Makers Chocolate

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So I have this thing with chocolate…I’ve always had a sweet tooth, but chocolate is by far my biggest weakness. As I’ve gotten older and my metabolism has gotten decidedly less fast, I’ve tried to cut back on my intake of sweets, but chocolate is the one thing I still always have around the house. I try to limit myself to a piece a day max, just to satisfy my cravings, but sometimes I find a new brand or type of chocolate and go a little overboard. Can you say #cheatday?

My most recent chocolate discovery is Makers Chocolate. I was doing a little shopping at Nordstrom when my chocolate craving kicked in, so I grabbed a box of their Milk Chocolate Mints, not knowing what to expect. LADIES—let me just tell you, I will never eat an Andes Mint again, at least not without desperately wishing I was eating one of these nuggets of deliciousness instead.

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