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Left my heart in San Francisco… Again.

March 24, 20173 Comments

I made my first trip to San Francisco in August of 2012. Mark Twain was right when he said, “The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.” Since then, I’ve lost half a dozen close friends to this beautiful and eclectic city, made a dozen more trips, and have finally (almost) learned how to pack for my visits.

I got six entire days in the city this time around, and it was almost enough time to touch base and see everyone/thing that I’d hoped to! Highlights from my week include a quick stop at the modern ruins of Sutro Baths, a chartered sail around the San Francisco Bay, rainy day wandering to the SFMOMA complete with my first experience kava root at Kava Lounge, and getting to assist my dear friend, Travis, with the launch of Basik Candle Co.

Hoping to head back this summer. Until then, thanks for all of the everything! SF, you make my heart flutter a little faster with every single visit. xx

Welcome 2015 | San Francisco, CA

January 19, 2015April 12, 20161 Comment

In recent years, I’ve lost at least half a dozen close friends to San Francisco. It is no wonder that each time I have a long weekend, I wind up there. This year I was fortunate enough to welcome 2015 with friends, Champagne, and caviar with a rather ridiculous (and awesome) hip hop soundtrack. The weekend was packed with fantastic food, long walks and window shopping, quick visits to Bernal Heights and Twin Peaks, a sunset by the ocean, and a day trip to wine country.

May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams and good madness. I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who thinks you’re wonderful, and don’t forget to make some art — write or draw or build or sing or live as only you can. And I hope, somewhere in the next year, you surprise yourself. -Neil Gaiman

Happy New Year, ya’ll. xx

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Lake Tahoe | Truckee, CA

July 25, 2014July 25, 20143 Comments

When people hear “Tahoe,” they probably think of the lake (one of the US’s largest, and second deepest behind Crater Lake) or skiing and other winter sports. Truth be told, it’s a fantastic summer destination with mountains to hike, bike paths to shred, roller skating, fly fishing, kayaking, and just about any other outdoor activity suitable for a sunny 75 degrees. We spent the weekend on the North Shore in Truckee, CA which is a 15 minute drive from the lake. While I didn’t make it to the water, there were gondola rides, a little hiking, and wildlife watching in what little time we had between wedding festivities. Beautiful ceremony, beautiful weather, beautiful friends.