This post contains affiliate links. MiansAi In LOS ANGELES, California. As someone who doesn’t usually get sucked into the hype of sales, you may find it odd that I’m writing this post. Before you let your mind get too far, know that while I don’t advise mindless consumerism, I do love a good deal, especially in the home decor space. Today I’m sharing some of my favorite sale picks for this weekend, as well as some tips for shopping them (Hint: you will need some restraint). Thanksgiving Weekend Sale Picks Turn on your JavaScript to view content Tips for Shopping Sales: Plan ahead with in ..read more

Wearing: Janessa Leone Felix Bucket Hat, Illesteva Leonard Mirrored Sunglasses, H&M Sport Ribbed Tank, H&M Washed Linen Nightshirt, H&M Washed Linen Pajama Pants, TKEES Dem Sandals (similar by Jenni Kayne), Tumi Tegra-Lite® X Frame International Carry-On, Cuyana Trapeze Satchel. In a perfect world, we’d travel from one place to another and the weather would be the same in both places. But let’s get real, sometimes we travel to escape the weather and that’s perfectly ok. Recently I went on a trip to Todos Santos, Mexico with an airport arrival time of 4am. In the San Francisco Bay ..read more

Every year we go camping in Mendocino County, California. It’s one of my favorite trips because the places we go don’t really have cell signal and it feels so nice to unplug and relax. I don’t think I’ve ever shared a travel light packing list for a camping trip. This list is perfect if you want to step it up from camping in the same pair of leggings everyday, though I fully admit that I did pack one pair to sleep in and ended up wearing them for a day. Today I’m sharing with you my travel light packing list for camping in the cool summer California coastal weather. Travel Light Packing List f ..read more

In Todos Santos, Mexico time moves differently. Looking for a break from the busy-ness of everyday life, when Guaycura Boutique Hotel & Suites reached out I knew that Todos Santos would be a perfect place to visit. Together with my husband, we headed down for five days of easy paced adventure, beautiful beaches, and delicious food. Today I’m sharing with you a guide to places we stayed, ate, saw, and shopped, as well as what I wore and my travel light packing list for Todos Santos, Mexico. Travel Guide Stay Named for the indigenous people who once roamed what is now the Mexican state of Ba ..read more

This post contains affiliate links. Now that we’ve made it halfway through 2021, I’m finally starting to have a little hope that things are looking up. I’ve been in such a daze for the last 18 months and have been so focused on survival that there hasn’t been room for anything else on my to-do list. My approach to sale shopping is a considered one. I don’t buy items just because it’s a good deal, but because it’s something I’ve had my eye on for awhile and it will function well in my life. Today I’m sharing some of my favorite end of summer sale finds in both fashion and home decor. End of Sum ..read more

In partnership with Little River Inn. Last month we went on one of our first vacations as a whole family since the pandemic started. I have to admit that I was a little on edge, but with three of us fully vaccinated, it felt like a much needed break from our usual day-to-day and being locked away in our house. Our whole family (dogs too!) were invited to get away for the weekend by Little River Inn. We’ve loved our time there before, and today I’m sharing our family & pet friendly weekend with you. Our weekend travelogue Friday 4PM – Late afternoon check in at Little River Inn. I can’t str ..read more

Every year I like to recap the most popular content and this year is no different. Here are the top posts of 2020, in order. Thoughts on Downsizing Minimal Closet in 2019 Minimal Closet in 2020 How to Repair a Straw Hat Printable To-Do List Pack for 10 Days in Lake Tahoe The Benefits of Minimalism Tips for Creating a Grazing Table A California Outdoor Living Room Which was your favorite? The post Top Posts of 2020 appeared first on Hej Doll | Simple modern living by Jessica Doll ..read more

This post contains affiliate links. For the first time this summer, we ventured out into public as a family. We’ve been in shelter-in-place mode since March when our schools shut down and aside from exercise, groceries, and emergency visits with family we’ve been very hunkered down. Our pool took all of the proper precautions and I felt very at ease spending the day there, so today I’m sharing some of my favorite poolside essentials. In my Pool Bag: Janessa Leone Elana Hat This has been my absolute favorite hat for the last couple of summers. It has held up well and reads summer but I can abs ..read more

This post is sponsored by Visit California. This month I embarked on my first overlanding trip. I’ve never been overlanding before but was familiar with the term. I teamed up with Cypress Overland and Visit California to build an out-of-this-world road trip of my dreams through my home state of California. Today I’m spilling all the details so you can plan your own out-of-this-world California road trip. Pisgah Crater, California First of all, what is overlanding? Overlanding is self-reliant overland travel to remote destinations where the journey is the principal goal. Trona Pinnacles, Ca ..read more

This post contains affiliate links. Looking over Sun Moon Lake in Taiwan. Although I had never been to Southeast Asia, I knew it was probably going to be hot and humid in climate. Recently I visited Taiwan and The Philippines so today I’m sharing some of my favorite items that I packed for Southeast Asia. Turn on your JavaScript to view content Everlane Japanese GoWeave Long Slip Dress Not only does this dress provide all the perks of a “little black dress”, it’s so easy to dress up or down. I’ve worn it with everything from heels, to sneakers, to sandals and it has performed every single ..read more