Pineapple – Christmas Tree Ornaments
We keep our Christmas tree pretty simple – a few sparkly golden balls, some glitter-covered gem and snowflake shapes, and of course, pineapple ornaments. How long do you leave up your Christmas decorations? Some years, ours are hanging from Thanksgiving through Valentine’s Day, and other times, we don’t put up anything at all. That’s the…
Read MorePineapple Carnitas at Cult Taco in Monterey
“California cuisine through a Oaxacan lens.” – Chef Michelle Estigoy Welcome to Cult Taco in historic downtown Monterey, California! Please step up to the touchscreen to place your order. What are you in the mood for – tacos? An Ensalada? A Torta? We’ve got your homemade chips and salsa right here. You look like you…
Read MorePineapple – Jack O’ Lantern at Night
Look at this cutie! He’s channeling David Bowie with this bling-y war paint and fire in his eyes.
Read MoreThe Colorful Country of Guatemala
I’ve only been out of the United States a handful of times – Fiji, Mexico, Canada, The Netherlands, Belgium, Iceland (well, the airport) – but by far, Guatemala was the most colorful country I’ve visited. Every tourist market was filled with gorgeously ornate hand-woven blankets, purses, clothing, and dolls. Exotic animals, like macaw parrots and…
Read MorePineapple – Coconut Pineapple Marshmallows
My favorite flavor from my favorite brand of gourmet marshmallows – Smashmallow! Have you tried them? Other flavors I love – root beer float, toasted vanilla, cinnamon churro, and of course, dark chocolate dipped cold brew.
Read More3 Places to Hydrate in Morgan Hill
Welcome to Morgan Hill, California, the rapidly expanding south valley city that started as a bedroom community for Silicon Valley, but is quickly asserting itself as a thriving center of culture in its own right. Downtown restaurants like Odeum and Prova entice with flavorful dishes created by a Michelin Star-awarded chef. Yearly events like the…
Read MorePineapple – Striped Jar and Floral Box
Sometimes, you need your storage to be pretty and say nice things to you, like this striped pineapple jar from Target and keepsake box from Marshalls.
Read MoreTour Our Adorable Pineapple Cottage
At some point, I started collecting pineapples and never stopped. What you’re about to witness is only a FRACTION of the pineapple things I own, and that Brandon graciously lets me display in our tiny 800 square foot cottage. Welcome to our home! Let’s start in the bedroom – aka “The Pineapple Room”. This is…
Read MorePineapple – Sunglasses and Hard Candy
I found all of these adorable pineapple things – the greeting card, the tasty hard candy, the sunglasses – while on vacation in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Score three for the collection! It’s amazing how they can create such intricate shapes in such tiny pieces of candy. Here’s how they do it!
Read More18th Barrel, Beer & Wine Tasting Room
Taste the best of both barrels. – 18th Barrel Tasting Room Bye bye Napa Valley, hello Central Coast. The fertile soil between San Jose and Los Angeles has quickly grown to rival the classic wine trails of Northern California, with family-run wineries and tasting rooms popping up along the countryside. The sunny, but mild climate…
Read MorePineapple – Welcome Mat
Shout out to my fabulous mother for fueling my pineapple obsession with this picture-perfect welcome mat. Despite all our traveling, it’s always a relief to come home.
Read MoreGuide to Mexican Riviera Cruise Excursions
Look at us – so happy, so sun-kissed. Planning our holiday cruise nine months in advance, we had plenty of time to research and pre-book our excursions, pocketing those sweet sweet discounts along the way. But how could we choose? Wading through beautiful photos of swimming with dolphins, guided city tours, ATV off-road adventures, zip-lining…
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