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Pineapple – Gold Cactus Frame

I was fortunate enough to find this beautiful metallic gold frame with the pineapple artwork already…

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Mt. Hermon Christian Retreat Center

Situated among the ancient redwoods of the Santa Cruz mountains, Mount Hermon has served as a…

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Pineapple – Stationery and Pen

I’m a sucker for beautiful stationery. Collecting blank note cards is my number one hobby, right…

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Tasty Tapas at Prova California Table

“Prova” – Italian word meaning “to try” or “to taste” (provamorganhill.com) From the same Michelin star…

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Pineapple – Jewelry and Ceramic Bowls

Can you spot all the pineapples in this hide and seek scene? I’ll give you a…

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Take the Jelly Belly Factory Tour

Welcome to the Jelly Belly factory in Fairfield, California! On this self-guided tour, you’ll learn all…

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Pineapple – Pajamas with Sunnies

Nothing like a breezy summer evening in these fabulous pineapple pajamas from Target! Love how active…

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Vertigo Coffee Roasters – Local Delight

As residents of San Juan Bautista, we’re often asked “Do you like living in a small…

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Pineapple – Wedding Hairpiece

I wore this in my hair on my wedding day – the hairpiece, not the gold…

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Tricycle Pizza’s Food Truck Journey

Wood-fired oven inside the original food truck that started it all. Of all the food truck…

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Pineapple – Garage Sale Candle

Somehow, I can’t remember ever trying fresh pineapple before high school. But once I did –…

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Sunny Family Fun At Boomers!

One thing I love about California is that so much of our entertainment is outdoors, thanks…

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Pineapple – Yellow Wristwatch

I dressed in yellow specifically for this giant ball pit room at Color Factory in San…

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Odeum – Artisanal European Cuisine

It’s becoming a yearly tradition to dress up fancy and visit Odeum for my birthday dinner.…

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Pineapple – Outdoor Aloha Pillow

We all need a little aloha in our lives, like this soft outdoor pineapple pillow from…

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Ostrich Land – Wild Muppet Dinosaurs

I still can’t believe we found this place. On my way to Santa Barbara with Brandon…

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Pineapple – Salt/Pepper Shaker

Salt and pepper shaker I found at a antique shop in my hometown of San Juan…

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The Superbowl of Flowers – California Spring Trials!

Every year, bigwigs of the flower industry fly in from all around the world to California…

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Pineapple – Tropical Bird Journals

These tropical bird journals were too pretty to pass up at Marshalls! I bought them for…

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Water+Leaves, Rescued Honey By The Sea

I visited Water + Leaves on a rainy coastal morning, when Fisherman’s Wharf was bustling with…

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Pineapple – Journal and Candle

Journal from Marshalls, pineapple candle from Bath and Body Works. Time to sit in a comfy…

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Lolla – Local, Organic, Seasonal

Sourcing locally so you can eat seasonally. (lollasjb.com) Here’s something to ponder – what business would…

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Pineapple – Jar and Pop Art

Shout out to the incredibly talented artist who made this wacky artwork for my living room…

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A day at the Monterey Bay Aquarium

Watch these sea nettle jellies float around in live action, here on the Monterey Bay Aquarium…