Doug and I had the most wonderful day date. If you are looking for a unique Valentine’s Day date, look no farther. Andrea’s at The Pelican Hill Resort has you covered. Doug and I met with their in-house pastaia, Julia, who taught us how to make traditional Italian egg-based pasta dough, as well as lobster tortelli and handmade spaghetti alla chitarra,… View Post
Doug and I have been married over ten years and we still hold a weekly date night together. Sometimes it is fancy, but most weeks it is super casual. We have ‘rules’ for our date. We don’t talk about work (because we work together), or schedule for the upcoming week or kids. No annoying mom/dad logistic stuff. We simply have… View Post
Pam and Gela is the next level of casual luxury. I am wearing a sweatshirt, but it is baby pink and has just the right amount of flair, taking me from a lazy bum to a hip yet comfortable fashionista. All their clothing has little amounts of love that take their line up a notch. I get so many compliments… View Post
I love a good sweater dress and this Alice and Olivia one is soft and cozy. I love wearing it to work and it transitions great for a date night. It is on sale right now, so be sure to check it out while sizes last. The true star for me are my Malone Souliers. These heels are all the buzz… View Post
I love this pokadot number! The fabric is soft and feels expensive. I am always a little weary buying things online, but Zara usually knocks it out of the park. The dress is super loose so I cinched mine with a belt and paired with my favorite platforms and felt like a million bucks. xoxo Lydia Shoes / Dress (similar)… View Post
I discovered the cutest coffee shop down on Lido Village the other day. Its called Honest Cofee and you have to check it out whenever you are in the area. I love walking around the village and supporting local shops. My outfit was super comfy. These booties are perfect for Cali weather. The green pants are on trend and my… View Post
My boys are obsessed with Star Wars. They wanted their room to be a “Star Wars World” and I had other plans dancing through my mind- I had a vision of a Pintrest worthy interior design…. I decided to give the what they wanted, it is their room after all, but I added a few touches to make it mommy… View Post
Blushing tones have been everywhere this season, and rightfully so. I am loving this feminine shade, and it is a fun twist to wear in winter. This pink trench is perfect for Cali weather, when’d you need a jacket but it’s still in the 60s so nothing super heavy. I have worn mine with dresses, or during the day with… View Post
Doug and I love Stand up Paddleboading. It is so peaceful and a fun and romantic way to spend time together. We heard about this “Glow in the Dark” paddle board tours that Pirate Coast Paddle offers right in Newport and we knew we wanted to check it out. Doug and I had the best time! The boards light up from… View Post
Raising three kiddos, I find my heart is full of laughter and love… and STRESS! There is so much we can stress about as moms! One thing that was becoming a daily struggle for me was meal time. My boys are picky eaters and with Roman now watching and learning from his older brothers, I didn’t want him picking… View Post
I am trying to take better care of my skin. I am a newbie to this whole Derma world and get nervous trying new things. I am a simple face wash and moisturize kind of girl and I wear sunscreen every day. I may get a facial every now and then at a spa day, but that is the extent of… View Post
The Miraval Group brings its nationally known spa and wellness brand to Southern California with the opening of the Miraval Life in Balance Spa at Monarch Beach Resort. I did a Moms Day Out there with some girlfriends, and we felt like royalty! This spa is like no other. Miraval Spa was part of a $40 million renovation . All is… View Post