California’s Central Coast – Where will the road take you?

The Central California Coast – situated between Los Angeles and San Francisco – provides a special lure due to its small-town charm, where time feels like it moves a little slower. Towns like Cayucos, Cambria, Nipomo, and Avila Beach along the Highway 1 Discovery Route remind me of the quaint coziness of the New England villages where I am from. For our one-year wedding anniversary, … Continue reading California’s Central Coast – Where will the road take you?

Melissa CurtinAugust 25, 2019November 5, 20192 Comments

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14 Coffee Spots to get Buzzed in LA

These days, it can feel like everyone is trying to find the best coffee shops. They should have everything a modern world consumer could want: Free Wi-Fi, a place to sit and delicious drinks and pastries to choose from. That means the most obvious coffee spots are almost always crowded. When you try to go for a little quiet in your life, the thought of … Continue reading 14 Coffee Spots to get Buzzed in LA

Kate HarvestonAugust 25, 2019November 1, 20192 Comments

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Julia Child Day proclaimed August 15 in Santa Barbara at the Montecito Club

What a night to celebrate Julia Child on her birthday at the Montecito Club in Santa Barbara! She would have been 107. The Santa Barbara mayor Cathy Murillo proclaimed August 15, 2019, Julia Child Day, in honor of her birthday and a place she loved so much and spent her final years. The proclamation announced on August 15 recognizes celebrations across the nation in honor … Continue reading Julia Child Day proclaimed August 15 in Santa Barbara at the Montecito Club

Melissa CurtinAugust 22, 2019August 25, 2019Leave a comment

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12 Things to Do in LA for Art Lovers

If you’re a budding Picasso or simply appreciate the arts, the city of Angels ranks as a veritable paradise. From museums to cultural centers to theaters, you could spend several lifetimes exploring all the city of L.A. has to offer. What if you only have a few days of holiday time to explore the city? You still can absorb much of the location’s iconic art … Continue reading 12 Things to Do in LA for Art Lovers

Kate HarvestonAugust 9, 2019August 22, 2019Leave a comment

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20 Beauty and Wellness Products You Should Try NOW

From Coachella gift bags to beauty and spa events, we have tried hundreds of new products in 2019. Here are our favorite new beauty and wellness finds. Charcoal is an ingredient we see popping up in many new products while trusty coconut oil and tingly peppermint oil are transitioning to products you might not expect. There seems to be more of an emphasis on using … Continue reading 20 Beauty and Wellness Products You Should Try NOW

Melissa CurtinAugust 7, 2019February 24, 20203 Comments

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Kassi Club: LA’s sexy new Mediterranean restaurant

Our absolute favorite neighborhood haunt for cocktails, dates, and brunches (Goldie’s on West Third) has been reinvented to feel like you have been whisked away to chill sexy Tulum, Mexico with stucco walls, oak flooring, hanging basket lamps, macrame wall hangings, a natural rustic stone bar, a glowing candlelit ambiance, and even wood plates. But you are not eating Mexican food or even Goldie’s fresh … Continue reading Kassi Club: LA’s sexy new Mediterranean restaurant

Melissa CurtinAugust 3, 2019August 25, 2019Leave a comment

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Museum of Weed begins its journey in LA

On the eve of my 12 year anniversary with Los Angeles, I found myself in an unimaginable place, a place I wouldn’t expect to exist when I first arrived at the Museum of Weed. But that is why I adore living in the City of Angels. My mind is constantly stretched, excited, delighted, and inspired by the people, the ideas, the forward thinking. When I … Continue reading Museum of Weed begins its journey in LA

Melissa CurtinAugust 3, 2019September 17, 20192 Comments

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Q Sushi: DTLA’s Michelin star

You could easily walk by the door to Q Sushi on the busy Downtown LA street near the swank Nomad Hotel sandwiched between the bustling Seven Grand bar and Seven Bar Lounge, without knowing you cruised by one of the best traditional Japanese experiences in Los Angeles. As we arrived a bit earlier than 8 PM, we were ushered to our seats at the omakase bar … Continue reading Q Sushi: DTLA’s Michelin star

Melissa CurtinJuly 23, 2019August 25, 2019Leave a comment

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DTLA Dinner Club: Culinary Camaraderie

The thought of a dinner club did not actually sound appealing to me, maybe because I’m married now, maybe because the invite said 30 people and that sounded overwhelming, or maybe because going to dinner with strangers did not sound fun. A friend had convinced me to attend and I’m happy she did. All of my fears were swiftly squashed after a night on the … Continue reading DTLA Dinner Club: Culinary Camaraderie

Melissa CurtinJuly 19, 2019August 6, 2019Leave a comment

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Del Marcos Hotel: A mid century modern icon in Palm Springs

This article was first published on MoneyInc, June 2019. Just like the stars who fled Los Angeles since the 1920s for some privacy, solitude, and warmer temperatures, we were fleeing 60-degree LA weather in late spring for 90-degree unwavering sunshine in the desert. Natural hot mineral springs, dry heat, and the arrival of the train all may have been reasons the city of Palm Springs … Continue reading Del Marcos Hotel: A mid century modern icon in Palm Springs

Melissa CurtinJuly 8, 2019July 20, 20191 Comment