New goals and dreams often come to me in strange places. Lately, I’ve found that when I’m on a visit to a new place, I cherish my time in between stops. While we were in Willamette Valley, Oregon and visiting dozens of wineries, it struck […]
When was the last time you visited Temecula Valley? A destination that’s long been on my radar, Temecula Valley is turning 50 this year. While once a sleeper town, this jewel of Riverside County (and just about 5 minutes from San Diego County) has built […]
Another year ending can usually mean one thing: Mary is at her computer procrastinating at keeping up with her annual tradition: Choosing a word of the year. (But, unlike some past years, I don’t have a glass of wine in hand.) Since my first year […]
It’s nearly Halloween. Wh-ooo! Earlier this month, I went on my very first ghost tour, courtesy of the Roswell Ghost Tour in Georgia. Having definitely felt like ghosts are around and being a fan of hotels with resident ghosts, I knew that the Roswell Ghost […]
“I have a lot of really warm and loving feelings towards the beauty of those isolated Highway 1 communities. I’ve always wanted to live there. They make my heart ache for memories that I know aren’t from this lifetime, but another” explains Le Bas-Fond founder […]
I really should be writing some other posts. I have at least 3 articles for other blogs to finish, client deadlines to meet and posts of my own to edit and publish. But, as I sit here editing pictures from my last trip, scrolling some […]
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. #ShareWineandBites #CollectiveBias Two of my favorite things are easily wine and music. Pair them together, and […]
This shop has been compensated by Schwarzkopf. #CareWithKeratin #sponsored Little did I know that when I was going to head to the Hollywood Bowl to see one of my most favorite bands, Garbage, co-headline with another fave, Blondie, that I would discover a new passion […]
When one of my dearest and oldest friends Ariel asked me to be in her wedding. I was honored and thrilled. And, knew that she would be planning some awesome bachelorette shin digs. A few months back, Ariel (who I have known since I was […]
Being gluten-free since 2009, I am first to admit that this road to get healthier and off wheat and gluten has not been easy. There’s been much, much trial and error. While the journey has definitely gotten easier, one of my favorite dishes […]
(Editor’s Note: Thoughtfully is a fantastic gift box mail service that I love. What’s a girl to do when she is invited to their BBQ party at their Irvine headquarters but, alas, is out of town? I send my right hand gal, Melanie! Read on […]
I was not much of a Marvel fan too long ago. I know what you might be thinking, What?! She’s nuts! How can she not like The Marvel Universe?! Well, it was not that I was not a fan of Marvel and the films, but, […]
