Call them hidden gems, best-kept secrets or hidden spots — LA has so many nooks and crannies. It’s definitely easy to drive right past them. Kevin and I have lived in Los Angeles for nearly a decade and yet, we continue to stumble across new things. And sometimes (umm, more…
We love traveling to far off destinations. But every so often it’s just nice to stay close to home. And let’s just say, our latest trip couldn’t be much closer after staying at the LA Athletic Club (LAAC) in downtown Los Angeles for a mini staycation. Kevin relaxes in our spacious suite…
Looking for a unique (and perhaps last minute!) Valentine’s Day gift idea? Or a special place to celebrate a landmark occasion? Skip the wilted roses at your local Walgreens. And don’t even get me started about those heart-shaped Russell Stover chocolate assortments. Trust me, there’s nothing romantic about me eating…
This weekend marks the official start of December, which got us wondering — just where did the year go? We always know when winter officially arrives in LA, when the ice skating rinks start popping up at your local shopping complex with everyone in their heavy winter jackets (and it’s…
To say that I was HYPED for LA’s Saved by the Bell-themed pop-up diner would be an understatement. I’m talking Jessie Spano on caffeine pills excited! If you grew up in the 90’s, chances are pretty good that your guilty pleasure watching included Saved by the Bell on Saturday mornings. And for the truly obsessed, you…
Let’s face it — a typical date night consists of a dinner and a movie. Not that there is anything wrong with it! In fact, my husband and I have a standing tradition of grabbing food and seeing a movie every Friday night. But every so often we mix things…
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 5 months since Kevin and I got married in downtown LA. Both our families flew out a week prior so they could spend some time with us. While they don’t expect us to entertain them, we can’t help but pack in a ton…
One of the best things about Los Angeles is that you can literally explore the city without ever leaving. It’s that spread out. But up until now, we’ve never done a staycation. After all, we wondered, would it actually be THAT different? Is it too self-indulgent? Would we miss the…
This year’s birthday dinner at Vespertine stirred up quite the reaction whenever I mentioned it. But probably my favorite response was watching my husband’s face as I read the official press materials, describing it as “a place of shadows and whispers.” Or my personal favorite line, “from a time that is yet to…
Los Angeles is full of secrets — and we keep uncovering new things even after a decade of living here. Kevin and I recently were invited by Cartwheel Art to check out one of the most unique tours we’ve ever taken: a trip deep into the underground network of tunnels…
