Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

After five fun-filled days in Mexico, I am back in la la land. Visitors from around the globe (California, Oklahoma, Illinois, Massachusetts & Australia) joined together for one of the most beautiful weddings ever.  On the white sand beach at…

Categories: events, Mexico, pictures

California Dreaming

After spending a week in Vegas, living excessively and dealing with 110 degree weather, I am very happy to be back in the city of angels. People I meet when traveling either love LA or despise it. For those of…

Categories: fashion, food, life

Istanbul, Turkey

The view from The Kempinski Ciragon Palace of the Bosphorus River. The Blue Mosque. Aya Sophia. Basilica Cistern. The spice market. Turkish ice cream. The whirling dervishes.

Categories: life, pictures, travel

Paris, France

I love the romance of Paris…the beautiful architecture, strong lines and picture-perfect monuments. Even ordinary signs have appeal to me in French. I have an obsession with Laduree. This classy, elegant pastry shop on the Champs Elysses has been around…

Categories: food, france, life

Caffe Pinguini

One thing the South Bay is not known for is its restaurants. Sure, we have hidden gems scattered throughout the cities, but very rarely does something come around that qualifies as top notch dining. Enter Caffe Pinguini. This small, out-of-the-way…

Categories: food, pictures

The Getty

I visited The Getty a couple of weeks ago and was truly in awe. The structure itself is a beautiful sight, and if you have the time I recommend a tour. The history is amazing! You will find new appreciation…

Categories: art, life, pictures