Taking the Pasadena Walking Tour!

I have been fortunate to call several parts of California home throughout my life. Yet, I must say, the city that remains closest to my heart has got to be Pasadena. Granted, that’s where I was born and lived for the first eight plus years […]

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The Upstairs, Downstairs Tour at the Gamble House!

Being born in Pasadena, I got to say, I have stayed very partial to it. From the Huntington Library to Lake Avenue, and nearby gems of cities like San Marino and Sierra Madre, I have always loved returning to this metropolis city just outside of […]

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The Final Weekend of Descanso Gardens’ Cherry Blossom Festival is Upon Us!

The place to be in Los Angeles this weekend will be Descanso Gardens Cherry Blossom Festival. This annual event has drawn such crowds each year that the gardens are now requiring reservations, and, alas, is sold out. If you are lucky enough to have that […]

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New Kid in Town…

I haven’t even been in Pasadena for a full week yet but guys, I love it. Even the warm temps are not bugging me. I’ve stayed pretty close to home, as I have boxes galore & need to prepare for Hammy joining me from Grandma’s house tomorrow. Heres […]

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