Sushi is a staple in my dining rotation, so I am sharing my favorite places to go out for sushi in Los Angeles, whether you're dining solo or with a small group Where to get sushi by yourself in Los Angeles? Kazu Nori Fiish Sushi Yunomi Sugarfish Blue Ribbon Kazu Nori, owned by the same group as Sugarfish, has been a staple of mine for years. They have great quality ingredients, it is a small setting (a continuous U-shaped bar), and while this contrasts the manner in which I usually prefer to enjoy dining out - it is a relatively quick meal. That is, once seated - as they don't take reserv ..read more

Where to get a quick bite or yummy lunch in Montecito? After a few years now of heading up to Montecito to escape Los Angeles on the weekends (as it seems the whole city does), I have the weekend lunch rounds dialed in. If you're staying in Montecito, here is a list of the top 6 places for a casual lunch within walking distance. Tre Lune Panino Jeannine's Montesano Market and Del The Honor Bar Bree'osh Tre Lune For lunch at Tre Lune, I love the Ellen Salad, ANTIPASTO DELLA CASA (cheese, meat and vegetable platter), and the MELANZANE ALLA PARMIGIANA. Panino Panino is one of my favorite spots ..read more

I love writing, but it hasn't always been this way. I fell in love with writing in high school after years of struggling with it - I could never seem to translate my thoughts to paper. But with practice and repetition, I improved over time. So naturally, journaling always seemed great in theory - to log memories, think through processes, manifest goals, etc. But in reality, I had a hard time staying consistent and had a half-hearted desire for the ritual. I say "half-hearted" not because my intentions weren't genuine, but because I never gave myself the structure or framework to succeed I didn ..read more

For the Home: There's still time to decorate in hues of Valentine’s Day to celebrate the upcoming holiday. But who are we kidding?! Pink and red are always in season! Valentine’s Felt Pom Garland Four in a Row Heart Game The Perfect Match 2 Piece Candy Bento Box Laetitia Rouget Dessert Plate **Might be may favorite item from the whole roundup! Gifting for your Bestie: It’s always fun to shower those we love through gift giving. Find inspiration from the following items for what to get your Galentines this year. Pictured Above: Plush Faux Fur Slippers Laetitia Rouget Sweet Nothings Boxed ..read more

And... Resume! Wow, a lot has changed since I last posted. I am excited to be back and with a clear vision for how to continue to bring you fresh and inspiring content to elevate your day-to-day, adventures in the kitchen, and get some stamps in your passport. With this, I am also re-launching my Instagram. On that platform, you can find more frequent content about each of the previous topics, in a behind-the-scenes manner. Wishing you and yours a Happy New Year! Thank you for being here to "hit resume". Cheers! Caroline ..read more

Living in Los Angeles, it was so refreshing to get out of the city to Montecito for the long weekend. It is an especially charming place with smiling faces all around, restaurants with darling expanded outdoor seating (an addition to the streets since Covid), and beautiful little shops with specials finds. I found a number of pieces while there last August for my birthday, so I was looking forward to seeing what was in store this season. Depending on what is currently on your wishlist, here is a break down of shops to hit in Montecito. Montecito Country Mart - Hudson Grace - Clic - Poppy Marc ..read more

I’ve always been a fan of writing letters. Whether that be thank you notes, letters to friends and family, etc. So I'm starting a series called: Bring Back Letter Writing where I will curate an inspiring selection of stationary goods to prompt your next letter. First up, Valentine’s Day! Say you “I love you!” in a letter. - Perfect Match - Happy Heart Day to My Bestie - Happy Heart Day Card - Red Heart Cards with Blossom Envelopes - Laetitia Rouget Sweet Nothings Boxed Card Set xoxo ..read more

Wow - It's been a minute! I hope that you all have been having a fantastic winter and are looking forward to what 2020 has in store. I still cannot believe how fast it is going by so far! Let me know some of your highlights from the winter season in the comments. :) I spent my winter break and Presidents' weekend in Sun Valley, Idaho and was so inspired by the magical snowy scenery and lifestyle. So... to kick off 2020 I have come up with a range of essentials to take you from the mountain to après on your next mountain getaway. On the Mountain: Jackets- 1. Bogner Giana Down Jacket in Grey Cam ..read more

Bonjour mes amis and Happy New Year! A large portion of everyone's focus at the start of the year is "figuring out" a New Year's resolution and maintaining it. Although there are many things that I can work on this year, I was stumped at the end of 2018 when trying to determine what I wanted my New Year's resolution(s) to be. As friends asked me what my goals were for the year, I drew a blank. I wanted to choose something that was practical, that would help me grow as a person, but that I could actually accomplish and adopt into my lifestyle. I had heard of others' resolutions that were manag ..read more

Cheers to the end of the 2019-2020 school year - whether you are in the thick of your academic career, graduating (I am thinking of you :) ), or homeschooling all I can say is... we took all the curve balls like a champ and I've never been more ready for summer. I am not quite sure what this summer will have in store (as our European travels have been put on the back burner) but dare I say I'm excited for this uncertain period. While the virus is a scary thing that continues to give us a reality check, I have enjoyed more of the day to day living that some of the uncertainty brings. With summe ..read more