Travel With Me

Getaways-The Mauna Lani Hotel in the Big Island

Why Humboldt Should Be Your next Roadtrip

Weekend in San Francisco

Roadtrip – Squaw Valley and Plump Jack Inn

The W San Francisco -One of My New Favorites

Getaways- The Parker Palm Springs

A Winter Escape to Napa and the New Senza Hotel

San Francisco on Foot- The Filbert Steps to Chinatown

Getaways- My Lake Tahoe Winter Favorites

Camping or Glamping-Pinecrest Lake Resort

New York City Travel Notes

New York City Highlights Part 1

New York City Travel Tips, Hotels, Restaurants and Brooklyn

Getaways- The Hip and Lovely Andaz Napa

Getaways- The Ritz-Carlton at Half Moon Bay

Getaways San Francisco’s Hotel Monaco

What to Pack for a Getaway to San Francisco

Day Trip-Mt Tamalpais &Charming Mill Valley

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Day Trip- Top Things to Do in Half Moon Bay!

Getaways- A Carmel Weekend at Quail Lodge

Getaways The Clement Monterey

Getaways- Carmel Valley and Bernardus Lodge

Getaways…Orange County & La Costa Resort

Summer Jaunts in the Bay Area

Road Trip-Behind the Redwood Curtain-Part 1

Behind the Redwood Curtain II

Road Trip- Santa Monica and Beyond !

Road Trip -California Dreaming- Pismo, Avila, and California Missions!

Yosemite in Winter

Grand Tetons, Jackson Hole, Wyoming and a Utah Wedding!

Travel Abroad

I Heart Salzburg

Two Days In Munich

I Heart Amsterdam

Belgium and the Charm of Bruges

England- The V&A

My English Adventure!

Jolly Old England Part II

Loving England- Part 3 Windsor Castle!

Traveling Abroad with Kids?!

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How to style a ‘collected look’ on the blog today. I’m joining 7 other stylish ladies who share their version of the look. Lots to love here when we are thinking about cleaning out and beginning the year. Thoughts on style, shopping and more. Link in bio! Follow these stylish ladies Instagrams - @cindyhattersley @classiccasualhome @antiquegoddess @sandrasallin @theeageofgrace @mrskorff @frickspicks .....
#thecollectedlook #californiastyle #closetrefresh #styleyourself #amatteroftaste #fashion

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I just had to post some pics of the best cat I’ve ever had. We had to say goodbye to Hobbes last weekend and it has broken my heart. Never was there a cat who loved his family more. I’m still getting over the shock of him not being here. I think our other cat is too. I know I should be happy we had him for almost 13 years, but I’ll never stop missing this guy. He was a supreme snuggler, a spooner and co-napper. I just hope he’s napping in a sunbeam somewhere in kitty heaven.

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Keeping this in mind as I clean out the closet and drawers today! Have a good week friends.

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Finally getting the entry pulled together and I just could not love my Blake Raffia Console from @serenaandlily more. I hope you can see the pretty raffia on the third pic. It feels very beachy and after getting back from Hawaii, I want my house to have that feeling! I think the spot for trays and books is my favorite part of this table. We couldn’t decide which room to use this in - the den/media room for my turntable and records, or the dining area, but the entry eventually won out as it fit so well in here. I’ve changed out the shoe basket for a Hawaiian basket underneath, but everything looks cute with it. I took the Golden Gate Bridge from Jackson’s room while he is away at school and until I get the perfect art. I’m kind of liking the mix with my QE print. In the second pic you can see the whole entry ( other side has the Carson bench), and my Capiz scalloped light from @serenaandlily too. All are linked to on the last post on blog, my 2019 favorites. Wishing you all a good week. Are you guys doing well with start of the year? I love it, but I’m a little slow getting back in the swing and have a sick kitty so off to vet this morning. .
#serenaandlily #californiahomestyle #hawaiianfeel #thecalifornialook #SLPartner #foyer #entrystyle #consoletable #northerncalifornia #northerncalstyle #bayareahome #californiadreaming #entrylights #raffia #serenaandlilystyle #goldengate

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Another day, another gorgeous flower! About to head home. I wish I could grow some of these. #hawaiigram #flowersofhawaii #thebigisland

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TThese photos from my guy’s hike yesterday down into Waipio Valley show why The Big Island is so unique and cool! How often do you see wild horses on a hike and get to bust open coconuts and drink from them? The black sand beach and warm water made it a great beach too. A bit of a very steep hike so no flip-flops here! #waipiovalley #bigislandhawaii #bigislandhikes

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Last beach day darn it. Going to try and finish a book and squeeze all I can out of this day before back to real life. Yesterday the boys hiked Waipio Valley ( amazing pictures I am going to post), and I stayed back to tour a gorgeous new hotel I’m going to share with you guys. I had lunch alone and read by the pool myself. It was SO nice and I don’t do that enough.. My friend has a new blog- @themommystique and she also addressed this today on her post- vacation reassessment. Everyone needs a little me time on vacation if you can carve it out! Her name is Kristin and you’ll love following her and her fun Instagram. Love her. So what do you all think? Do you take time to yourself on a getaway with family? Sometimes it can be hard with little ones. I don’t think I did when my kids were small, except for an occasional spa appointment. What do you all do?

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Here’s your Hawaiian 🌺 flower for the day.. You’re welcome. More coming! #floraandfaunafashionshow #hawaiiflowers

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My @serenaandlily Carson bench in my entry is on my list of my 2019 favorites. Pop on over to the ‘ol blog to see what else made the list- my favorite jeans, face primer, the perfect white button-up and more, including a - gasp- unglamorous, but awesome vacuum. My goal is to buy better and less in 2020. I love this time of year ans reconsidering what was was worth spending on and what was not! Always learning..Link in bio! #newyearresolutions2020 #newyearsgoals #microresolutions #2019favorites #serenaandlily #SLPartner #californiahomestyle #northerncalifornia

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Made it to the southernmost point in the United States today and the Green Sands Beach. Very hot and rocky hike of about 5 miles total. The green sand is actually Olivine a mineral and it is a steep cliff down to the sea. Did about 14,000 steps today, umm is this vacation or boot camp?😆. #hawaiitravel #bigisland #greensandsbeach #southernmostpointusa

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My favorite spot on the Big Island - the beach and Manta restaurant at the Mauna Kea- the best restaurant and views on the island- and possibly all of Hawaii ! Don’t miss this spot and having a dinner or drinks here. The beach is always rated as one of the best on planet and this was one of the first resorts built in Hawaii in the 60s by the Rockefellers. I’ve always wanted to stay, but it’s eternally booked by families and regulars who have gone for decades. It was beautifully decorated for the holidays and even had a gingerbread hale- or house! The mid-century building is open air and still gorgeous ! #maunakea #thebigisland #hawaiitravel #maunakeabeachhotel hawaiihotel

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