I remember my first visit to Oceanside. North San Diego County’s pristine coastal town has some of my favorite ocean stretches of California. Back in 2011, I appreciated its beauty but felt it had more potential than it was being given. Since I’d never actually […]
I vividly remember the commercials for Santa’s Village growing up. If you were a 90’s kid living in LA, I’m sure you do, too. Although I always wanted to visit, I never made it. And thought I never would. After some hardships that resulted in […]
When I arrived at Andaz San Diego, I knew I was in for a sophisticated stay. I’d just had my first introduction to the concept hotel by Hyatt in West Hollywood, and knew San Diego would offer me an extension of what I’d seen. It […]
After a pandemic and pregnancy, it’s nice to get back out. You might say that I “pulled out all of the stops” when I got invited to Andaz West Hollywood. The occasion was “From Mexico to Andaz,” a media evening that combined travel, food, cocktails, […]
Is there a sport you’ve wanted to try? There are a few for me and one is boxing. I’ve not done any kind of strenuous workout in a while (ok, years). So, when my good friend, Jennifer, organized “Better Together,” an incredible event with Box Union, […]
(Editor’s Note: Due to the ongoing risk factors of COVID-19, IFWTWA has decided to post pone the 2021 conference. Please visit their website to stay up to date for news on the 2022 conference. -Mary) Who remembers my trips with the IFWTWA Conference? Since joining […]
Summertime is winding down and honestly, it’s always bittersweet for me. Although I’m not a huge fan of triple-digit heat, I adore the light nights and escaping to the beach often. Since we’ve moved to Ventura County, Mabel and I are commonly doing three-mile treks […]
Have you ever heard of Lotusland? Being a lover of botanical gardens, Lotusland has long been on my bucket list to visit. For one reason or another, the stars had yet to align for me to go. Until last month. The 37-acre oasis had been […]
It’s been well over a year since I’ve attended any large gatherings. Given I have some live shows coming up, it seemed like a good time to go back into the “real world.” Enter the 626 Night Market. The beloved foodie vendor heaven hadn’t been […]
The Getty Center will always hold a special place in my heart. I’ve loved museums since I was little, yet, oddly, never explored the Getty until 2013. I’d been seeing Mike for about a month and he asked if I’d like to go over the […]
A day hasn’t gone by since our lockdown began that I don’t miss live theatre. My Facebook memories often remind me of incredible theatre in Los Angeles I’ve seen. I’ll listen to my favorite albums and reminisce on hearing that one song live, or how […]
As travel begins to resume, you can bet that I’m itching to get back out into the world. Although Mabel is just four months, I’m proud that her first-weekend getaway is in the books. As eager as I am to sport her to more places, […]
