Chasing Dreams
Having a support system, and people who make you feel like you can do anything, is rare. I'm not an expert in anything, nor will I ever be, but I want to offer some words of encouragement to all the dreamers out there.
Read MoreBe Established. Love Life. Live California.
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Having a support system, and people who make you feel like you can do anything, is rare. I'm not an expert in anything, nor will I ever be, but I want to offer some words of encouragement to all the dreamers out there.
Read MoreNorth Park has been a destination of its own for some time now. Its cultural diversity and trendiness has always provided a sort of gravity, drawing San Diegans in. Streets lined with art galleries, tasting rooms, specialty shops, and boutiques are crowded daily by people and pets, taking in the atmosphere and exploring the surrounding area.
Read MoreWhile California may be the prettiest state in all of the United States, it is also, extremely populated. Sometimes, life can feel overwhelming and you just need an escape. Luckily, Tranquility can usually be found within a 15 minute drive out of town.
Read MoreThe streets of Old Town Temecula are quaint and kind. People seem to walk a little slower and really take in the sights around them. All the little shops are primarily local businesses, which gives it an even more intimate vibe. There were pleasant surprises around every corner!
Read MoreHeading east on the 111 really feels like you’re driving to the edge of the Earth. Apart from the railroad tracks and scattered encampments of trailers and vans, the only signs of life are the endless tracts of fishbones that pave the shore of the Salton Sea. Then you reach Salvation Mountain, a diamond in the rough if there ever was one.
Read MoreJulian, California. Never heard of it? Well, we are ready to give you a reason to put this adorable town (just Northeast of San Diego) on your radar! From apple pie, to fields to candy shop - this is a town worth exploring on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Read MoreWhen you think of a Palm Springs Lifestyle.. what comes to mind? I instantly think of Frank Sinatra, lounging by the pool at his Twin Palms Estate, singing "I’ve got the world on a string" longingly to Ava Gardner. Or a 50′s beauty.. relaxing, drifting to and fro on the patio, with a cocktail between her jeweled fingers. When the temperatures start to soar in Palm Springs, what better way to carry that relaxed "cool-off" vibe than to mingle with a caftan on.. and a cocktail in hand?
Read MoreI traveled into the desert with a few of my favorite creative humans and we explored the lost below-sea-level lake: the Salton Sea. Wandering around and discovering new places with friends, who have the same appreciation for nature, definitely makes me feel whole. These photographs are from our desert adventure.
Read MoreThe end of summer is closely approaching but that won't stop us from basking in the California sunshine. These photographs by photographer, Amy Lynn, shed light on her "California" with this San Diego adventure with model, Summer Wedemeyer.
Read MoreSometimes life just calls for a little adventure … and thats exactly what we did. I met this group of girls only just last year, but I feel like I have known them for a lifetime. This trip was by far one of those trips that will never leave my soul. Filled with laughter, adventure, good conversation, lots of photo taking, being silly, and just deep down being free out in the desert.
Read MoreFor those of you who haven’t had the pleasure of exploring the well know California Wine Country, put it on your bucket list now! It is absolutely gorgeous and really appeals to all walks of life. California makes up 90% of the wine produced in the country. In the entire state of California there are over 1200 wineries, in the region known as “Wine Country” just north of San Francisco there are over 400 wineries!
Read MoreLiving in Southern California, there is an abundance of hiking trails from the Santa Monica mountains all the way down to San Diego. I happen to live in the center of Hollywood so I frequent the trendy and popular Runyon Canyon (which is fun for celebrity spotting and chatting with friends) but I wanted to get a little running in. Plus, it was a Sunday and Runyon would be super crowded.
Read MoreCalifornia has an abundance of unique buildings and structures. From beautiful bridges to abandoned zoos, there is always something the satisfy an adventurous soul. During the summer months, we always love to take in the warm 80 degree weather. Pair it with live music, a picnic of red wine and sharp cheeses and you can understand what it’s like to be a Californian on any Summer evening.
Read MoreIt was early Friday morning, summer was approaching, the sun was out and I couldn’t have been more excited for a three-day weekend! Since I live in Los Angeles, I saw this as a perfect excuse to road trip it up to San Francisco to surprise my parents and spend some time with Bay Area friends.
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