This is something I've wanted to post about for years, but never had the courage to on social media. Social media is a funny place- it's a place where we share all the highlights of our lives, but tend to try to hide the not so glamorous times. Social media is also a place that glorifies fit bodies and shames people who don't look "perfect".
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If you haven't checked out Flora Grubb Gardens you are definitely missing out on one of the cutest places in the city. I discovered this place on instagram when I saw a really cool photo of this wall stacked with colorful tables and chairs. When I started looking in to it, I noticed, it wasn't just a cool spot to sip on some Ritual Coffee ( one of my faves), but a place to buy plants & make cool arrangements.
I hit up All Good Pizza while roaming around new parts of San Francisco this weekend. It is one of the cutest little outdoor pizza spots in Portola. This little trailer pizza shop is parked on a really awesome lot with plants and picnic benches everywhere. I just love how cute, chill and quiet it is I can't wait to go back on a warmer day with a big group of friends.
Wedding and Festival season are right around the corner & who doesn't love a good flower crown? I have always loved flower crowns, but assumed they were super complicated and hard to make. Wow, was I wrong. These things are so fun, so easy and quite more affordable to make than I thought.
I visited a store called Pigment this weekend while visiting San Diego and I fell in love. It seriously is one of the cutest stores I've ever stepped foot in. Whoever the buyer is for this shop and whoever created the design is someone I want to be friends with. It is so eclectic, yet clean and stylish. There is a place for everything, and it's set up to make you want to buy one of everything.
I'm in San Diego for my best friends bachelorette party and one of the places we knew we had to try was communal coffee. This place is one of a kind. It's half coffee shop, half flower shop and it is simply one of the cutest cafes around.
This recipe is by far the most popular recipe I've ever made. Every time I make these goodies someone asks me to share the recipe. It is my take on a "healthier" version of a chocolate peanut butter cup, with a crunch!
One of my favorite things about my new neighborhood is that I am ridiculously close to the San Francisco Flower Mart. I can wake up, walk a few blocks down the road & buy a ton of flowers at a super low cost. I spent my day exploring and ended up finding some beautiful flowers at a great price.
YOU GUYS! I just spent the last week in Belize at the most beautiful resort called Victoria House with ten of the most amazing people. Let's just say, we rang in the New Year right! Ambergris Caye is a small island in Belize that is most known for it's beautiful beaches, amazing warm weather and water sports.
As we approach the New Year, I want to take a look back on some memorable times in 2016. My family and friends are all doing great. Lots of engagements, weddings and job promotions. I feel extremely blessed to have such amazing people in my life always encouraging me to shoot for the moon and supporting me through all of the changes I've had throughout the year.
I've been hearing a ton about a cute hole in the wall flower shop in the Mission District in San Francisco called Ampersand. Today I had the opportunity to check it out with my friend Shannon.
One of my favorite parts about living in San Francisco is how close it is to wine country. My friend Jenn had her birthday weekend in Healdsberg and invited some of her favorite girls. It was the perfect weekend to get together, relax a bit and drink some wine.
Yesterday was the day! We celebrated the launch of my new website and I had the best time hanging out with my closest friends and family. I couldn't have gotten to this place without all of of them always supporting me and encouraging me to follow my dreams.
The Mission District in San Francisco is so fun to roam around. I found an amazing juice shop called Project juice that has really yummy drinks. Their location on Valencia Street is extra special, because they serve acai bowls.
Here are some of my absolute favorite rugs that won't empty your bank account.
Right now, I am full-blown obsessed with bronze/gold/brass and I have found some seriously to die for pieces that I couldn't wait to share with you.
Do you have friends who live all over like me? Not all of my friends live in San Francisco and I can't always show them how much I love them over the phone or by texting. I love giving gifts and I have some apps that are my go-to's to send a little love to my gal pals.
Tis' the season for friends and family. Thanksgiving is one of my absolute favorite holidays, because FOOD and family. I always love to bring a small dish to share and this year is no different. Here are some of my go-to dish's that have been a hit with my friends and family
I love love love reading non-fiction books. For those of you who are in to non-fiction here are my absolute favorites that I've read recently. Check them out!
Think about it. We check our Facebook, email, Twitter, Snapchat, instagram, and every other form of social media constantly throughout the day. The people we follow give us little reminders through their posts of our interests and take up space in our minds. Who are you filling that space with? We choose who we follow!