View from the top of the Arc du Triomphe – tickets Ah, Paris… the city of light, the city of love, the city of croissants… Paris has so much to offer: there is beauty around every corner, the aromas of delicious food at every turn, and as you explore, you never know what you may…… Continue reading The City of Light | Paris Must-Sees
Fancy a cuppa from all the way across the pond? I know I was, so my husband and I jetted off on an overnight flight to one of the oldest, most vibrant cities on Earth: London, England. We wanted to hit all of the major sights while also seeing some lesser-known gems. We traversed the…… Continue reading London Calling | Must-Sees in London
Hello, sunshines! This weekend, my friend Shelby and I headed up the coast to Half Moon Bay with a mission: to explore Andreotti Family Farm’s sunflower fields. We arrived at the delightfully charming farm late in the morning, with our shears in hand and ready to roam. The sunflowers towered over our heads, most of…… Continue reading Sunflower Fields Forever: U-Pick Sunflower Field in Half Moon Bay, California
There is a beautiful, historic home settled on a sprawling estate, surrounded by gardens and forest. The majestic Filoli House & Gardens is a sight to behold in Woodside, California – just 30 minutes south of San Francisco in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Filoli, which stands for Fight Love Live, began as the Bourn-Roth Estate.…… Continue reading Exploring Filoli House & Gardens, California
There isn’t one person I know who’s life wasn’t completely upended by the Covid-19 pandemic. Whether it was the loss of a loved one, the loss of a job, the loss of a trip, or all of the above, people experienced a lot of loss in 2020. Many people had extra time on their hands…… Continue reading Art in the Time of Covid
Last month, my husband and I celebrated two years of marriage with a trip (our first in over a year) to San Francisco. It was a lovely weekend full of adventure, good food, lots of walking, and excellent views. My favorite new discovery on the trip was the stunning Ina Coolbrith Park in Russian Hill.…… Continue reading I Left My Heart in San Francisco
January is a month that has always struck me as one that is so full of hope, despite the circumstances. January is so cold and dark, and yet it is when we create a fresh start for ourselves every year. We carve out time to work on our ambitions and dreams. My intention for 2021…… Continue reading Hike 2/52: Henry Cowell State Park
Happy New Year! It’s finally 2021, and after what seems like the longest year ever, I am hopeful for what is to come in this new year: vaccines, friends, and adventures. It was a bit odd to start this year of uncertainty with any resolutions, so instead I made an intention that I should hopefully…… Continue reading New Year’s Adventures | January 2021
The famous Santa Cruz surfer statue on West Cliff Drive decked out for the holiday! It was days after Christmas, and all through the land, not a creature as stirring, except to eat treats… Happy holidays, darlings! I’m a bit late in posting my Christmas round-up, but honestly, it was so nice to soak up…… Continue reading A Coastal Christmas
Autumn is nearing its beautiful end, and I have so much to share. In October, I went to the pumpkin farm with a couple of friends for a socially-distanced visit. It was a lovely, bright afternoon and the perfect day to frolic around and explore my favorite pumpkin patch. Isn’t it the most beautiful and…… Continue reading Pumpkins, Dahlias, and Comedians, Oh My!
copper + fern by caryn hewlett 