Pineapple – Jewelry and Ceramic Bowls
Can you spot all the pineapples in this hide and seek scene? I’ll give you a hint – the ceramic bowls are from Marshalls. There are at least 5 different pineapple baubles, most of which I can wear.
Read MoreTake the Jelly Belly Factory Tour
Welcome to the Jelly Belly factory in Fairfield, California! On this self-guided tour, you’ll learn all about Jelly Belly’s four-generation candy-making history, the company’s love for former president Ronald Reagan, and the secret behind how those tasty beans are made. Jelly Belly history in brief, 1869 – 2016 (Click here to see photos matching each…
Read MorePineapple – Pajamas with Sunnies
Nothing like a breezy summer evening in these fabulous pineapple pajamas from Target! Love how active these little guys are with their different hobbies – listening to music, eating ice cream, being generally cool, etc.
Read MoreVertigo Coffee Roasters – Local Delight
As residents of San Juan Bautista, we’re often asked “Do you like living in a small town? Isn’t it quiet and uneventful? What do you do to have fun there?” Yes, no, and Vertigo. Named for Albert Hitchcock’s famous movie of the same name, Vertigo Coffee Roasters is just down the street from the bell…
Read MorePineapple – Wedding Hairpiece
I wore this in my hair on my wedding day – the hairpiece, not the gold pineapple candle. Beautiful, right?
Read MoreTricycle Pizza’s Food Truck Journey
Wood-fired oven inside the original food truck that started it all. Of all the food truck meals I’ve eaten in my life (countless, I assure you), I’ve never witnessed a wood-fired pizza oven in a vehicle. It just sounds dangerous! But Tricycle Pizza in Monterey, California has it figured out. Their oven can safely get…
Read MorePineapple – Garage Sale Candle
Somehow, I can’t remember ever trying fresh pineapple before high school. But once I did – oh buddy. The beautiful color. That sweet tang. The juicy versatility – drinks, pizza, candy, perfume. I was smitten. But it wasn’t until I was given this yard sale, hand-me-down pineapple candle that I began noticing pineapples and their…
Read MoreSunny Family Fun At Boomers!
One thing I love about California is that so much of our entertainment is outdoors, thanks to the perpetually sunny weather. I’ve seen entertainment complexes like Boomers! before in the Midwest, but usually they’re cramped and sweaty because everything is indoors, allowing them to remain open year round. Not Boomers. This place knows how to…
Read MorePineapple – Yellow Wristwatch
I dressed in yellow specifically for this giant ball pit room at Color Factory in San Francisco, the interactive pop up art exhibit we visited last fall for my birthday. Love how this shot turned out! See more intensely colorful Color Factory photos here.
Read MoreOdeum – Artisanal European Cuisine
It’s becoming a yearly tradition to dress up fancy and visit Odeum for my birthday dinner. Serving artisanal Mediterranean cuisine in downtown Morgan Hill, this local favorite offers heated outdoor seating or intimate indoor dining near a colorful magenta wet bar. But the real reason to eat at Odeum is Michelin Star-awarded chef, Salvatore Calisi.…
Read MorePineapple – Outdoor Aloha Pillow
We all need a little aloha in our lives, like this soft outdoor pineapple pillow from Marshalls! Let a friendly pineapple welcome guests to your outdoor living space.
Read MoreOstrich Land – Wild Muppet Dinosaurs
I still can’t believe we found this place. On my way to Santa Barbara with Brandon and my brother Josh, we planned to stop by Solvang, the adorable Dutch town in the mountains about 45 minutes away. But passing this sign for Ostrich Land USA, we did a hard double-take. A place to feed real…
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