So Much More Than One day

“See” Shells: Destination Beach Wedding Dress Inspiration

Once upon a time, while “annual honeymooning” in the West Indies, I became shipwrecked on a treasure-filled island formally known as Saint Barthélemy (hereby know as St. Barts) – — and it served up major destination design inspiration! If Monte Carlo and Capri had a baby, it would be St. Barts. It’s a first class,…
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Atomic Beach: Annual Honeymoon-ing in Saint John

Somewhere along the North Shore of the US Virgin Island of Saint John, is one of the most beautiful beaches you’ve probably never heard of. Since tying the knot in 2013, an ‘annual honeymoon’ is something my husband and I try to plan each year, to treat ourselves and celebrate our marriage. Call it a…
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Indulging in Afternoon Tea at the Langham

I’m a coffee person. My days don’t start without it…and my afternoons (and sometimes even evenings) end with it. I may be addicted, but it’s my drug of choice. That being said, I’ve always shied away from the idea of Afternoon Tea service. But a few years ago, I realized the error of my ways.…
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My Mayberry: Exploring Los Olivos

I’ll admit, I’ve never actually watched a full episode of the Andy Griffith Show. But– the idea of “Mayberry” – the iconic fictional location of the series, an idyllic American small town – immediately comes to mind when visiting Los Olivos, CA– and for all the best reasons. Now, that’s not without warrant (it actually WAS…
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So Much More Than One Day

A wedding represents so much more than one day. Sometimes it’s easy to lose sight of this with all of the planning and preparation that goes into the event itself. From huge affairs, to intimate elopements, and even courthouse nuptials — a wedding represents the start of a new life chapter. A new road to…
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Red Rock Retreat

I’ve had a lifelong love affair with Sedona. My love for this magical desert playground never wanes… so much so that even rides on Big Thunder Mountain at Disneyland (supposedly inspired by Walt’s love of Sedona’s iconic landscapes) have me dreaming up return trips. So, when planning a quick little R&R retreat with my husband,…
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