Lifestyle Archives - Inspirations and Celebrations

5 Insta-Worthy Restaurants on The Monterey Peninsula (with Great Food & Gorgeous Views)

Whether you’re a Monterey Peninsula local or just planning a vacation in our beautiful area, today’s travel guide shares five of our favorite Insta-worthy restaurants (that also offer great food) in Carmel and Pebble Beach. From epic ocean and golf course views to picturesque courtyard garden settings, these Monterey Continue Reading

Exploring The Odyssey: A Modern Entertainer’s Dream Home in Carmel-by-the-Sea

In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the renovation of the “Odyssey”, a bespoke custom-designed modern home in Carmel-by-the-Sea, homeowners Lyn & Tom Christal recently threw a party in honor of renowned architectural photographer and author Richard Olsen’s upcoming new book, California Green: Houses of the Eco Continue Reading

Lifestyle Travel

Fun Activities To Enjoy On a Day Trip in San Francisco

Whenever we need a break from our day-to-day lives on the Monterey Peninsula, we often hop in the car and head up north. Whether we’re exploring the charming town of Los Gatos or venturing into the Bay Area, we’ve realized that sometimes a little Summer getaway is all we need to put us in a […]

Lifestyle Personal Growth

5 Things To Do This Weekend To Refresh Your Outlook

After a long, busy week, the last thing you might feel like doing is going out. Since you might not be up for late nights out, that doesn’t mean you can’t make the most of your free time over the weekend. While I’m all up for a cozy evening in, watching a Netflix movie and […]

Lifestyle Travel

The Travel Guide to Downtown Napa – Where To Sip, Savor, & Sleep in the Heart of Napa

This travel guide is brought to you in partnership with Downtown Napa. All opinions are my own. When we want to escape the coastal fog, we love to hop in the car with our dog and head to Napa. As one of our favorite Nothern California destinations, in today’s travel guide, discover a few of […]

Home Decorating Lifestyle

Easy Effortless Ways To Create a Stylish & Eco-Friendly Home

As I continue to research the wellness benefits of living in an eco-friendly home, it’s inspired me to make a few updates in our space. As a result, over the past several months, we’ve been transitioning to toxic-free home products (like naturally scented candles) and giving our home an eco-friendly update (with a few new […]

Diet & Nutrition Health & Beauty

Delicious Vegetarian Recipes That Will Inspire You To Try a Plant-Based Diet

With so many studies being published about the wellness benefits of a plant-based diet, lately, we’ve been enjoying cooking more vegetarian dishes in our home. If you’re looking to add more veggies into your daily routine, here are a few delicious vegetarian recipes from top chefs around the world. [Photo credit: Kody Melton] Based Continue Reading

Lifestyle Special Events

The Aether Rally: An Adventure for The Modern-Day Pioneer

If you’re an adventure travel buff, you’ll definitely want to know about an annual retreat called the Aether Rally. A few weeks ago we headed south – to the heart of Yucca Valley – for this fun-filled, weekend-long celebration. Hosted by the upscale recreation apparel brand, Aether Apparel, this 3-day gathering this year was held Continue Reading

Lifestyle Travel

The Glam Girl’s Guide to Camping in the Desert

Whether you’re planning a girls getaway to the desert, a fun-filled adventure with the family, or a romantic overnight in the mountains with your beau, today’s travel guide shares tips on how to go camping (in style). When it comes to camping, I’ll admit that I’m no expert (as I usually vacation at luxury resorts […]

Lifestyle

Why Wellesley The Frenchie Loves Wellness CORE

This post is sponsored by Wellness CORE but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Wellness is a way of life for our family, even for our puppy – Wellesley. Since he’s a fussy eater who’s highly allergic to certain foods, he thrives on a nutrient-rich diet. In the first few months that we […]

Lifestyle Shopping

6 Inspiring Ways To Celebrate Earth Day

In celebration of Earth Day today, here are 6 eco-friendly ideas to inspire you to live a greener lifestyle. Whether you’re shopping for clean beauty products or thinking about growing an herb garden, going green has never been easier. From vegan hair care to DIY grow kits and eco-friendly fashion, here’s how to celebrate Earth Continue Reading

Lifestyle Travel

Travel Guide: 24 Hours in Santa Barbara for Under $350

If this Spring weather has suddenly given you a case of wanderlust, it might be time for a quick getaway. From beautiful beaches to iconic landmarks and hopping eateries, there’s no shortage of fun things to do and incredible places to visit in Santa Barbara. If you don’t want to spend a fortune on your […]