There are a few things I would consider my 2016 obsessions: rearranging my home 100 times, color combos such as rose quartz and serenity or blush and olive green, watercolors, palm prints/Palm Springs, annnnnnd PINEAPPLES! Thankfully, the retail industry has satisfied my little heart's desires with an abundance of items inspired by this quirky fruit.  I bought this...

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My boyfriend and I recently did an all day date in the city that ended with dinner at this little waterfront restaurant in fisherman's wharf called Scoma's.   We didn't realize it at the time, but it is apparently one of the highest grossing independent restaurants in the nation and a local favorite. To get to it we...

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I recently was given tickets by Bay Area Buzz to attend We Players' Romeo & Juliet: The Capulet Ball at Impact Hub Oakland. This urban masquerade ball fused together theatrical performances with a formal event. While guests enjoyed the party the acting troupe performed Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet Act I and the Juliet's balcony scene with Romeo.  Experience:  Guests were...

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We recently went on vacation in LA and were able to spend a day at one of my favorite locations: Venice Beach, CA. I specifically love escaping to Abbot Kinney and the Venice Canals.  Of the many gems and coffee selections my favorite is Intelligenstia. Never have I had a better cappuccino than at this SoCal treasure. They...

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We visited Muir Woods when a couple friends from LA came up for part of the weekend to explore Northern California. There are numerous trails that you can take-depending on your goals and fitness level. Wanting variety we selected attempted to go on the ocean view trail-which was a combination of the red woods, mountains, and views of the...

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