Out of Office: On Vacation!

In a couple hours I'll be flying to San Francisco with Josh! We'll stay there for a day, and then go east to Antioch, CA to spend a few days with his grandmother. Then we'll drive down the coast to hang out with my family in my hometown of Santa Barbara. The last days of our trip will be in Santa Monica.


While I'm gone, I have a few friend-bloggers stopping by to share some fun stuff, as well as a couple scheduled posts from moi. 


I'll miss you while I'm gone... but not too much because I'll be busy drinking margaritas :)


PS: To prepare for a sun-filled week, I got my first-ever spray tan yesterday! It was a great experience! I look HOT. I'm going to try not to become addicted and turn into this crazy lady:

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California, I'm Coming Home

Here's a little mix I made that's meant to bring about some true California vibes. Also, I'm going to there in a couple days, sooooo.... 

Waxing Californian

This song came on a mix I was listening to last night while making dinner. It made me yearn for summer and for my home in Santa Barbara as well. It captures that 70s-California-canyon vibe... Makes me think of California Oak trees, camping, bare feet, long hair.... Ahhh, can't we just skip spring and get to summer already?!

I want to go to: Salvation Mountain

{photo from Rookie Mag}

Created by Leonard Knight and located in the lower desert of Southern California, the mountain is a colorful monument and national treasure, with its main message being "God is love."

Golden State

Good ol' California. My true love. My one and only.

Print found here.

Beach Day

Mom and I spent some time at the beach this morning. It was hot and wonderful, and we waded through the tidepools to find sea anemones and a starfish.

I'd Like To Thank the California Sun

For natural highlights,

For freckles,

Even for a little sunburn.

Reasons to love California:

No. 1

Driving up the coast on a beautiful day

No. 2

The most gorgeous sunsets I've yet to encounter

California Girls

1. Butterfly kisses, 2. Untitled, 3. Sand, 4. mad men


They're unforgettable.