Let's see the world!
Phil took me to Filoli for the first time for my birthday last fall. Our guide recommended that we come back to visit again in spring to see all of tulips and cherry blossoms in full bloom. So, we did and it was so worth it! We skipped the house tour this time around and spent … Continue reading Celebrating Spring in the Filoli Gardens
With a new year and a new job, it’s been busy, and I feel like there aren’t enough hours in a day! But, we still tried to venture out when we have a little bit of time to spare on the weekends. This winter, we’ve been exploring beautiful Marin county and appreciating everything the area has to offer. … Continue reading Exploring Marin County
One of our favorite secret gems in the Bay Area is the Portola Redwoods State Park. Every time we visit, there are no other people on the trails. Literally. No one. I mean, we see some cars in the parking lot, but we always seem to be the only people hiking.We love counting the banana slugs on … Continue reading Portola Redwoods State Park
My mother-in-law visited us over the Thanksgiving weekend, and we wanted to show her how wonderful and beautiful Northern California truly is. Her last visit to the Bay Area was tainted by never-ending traffic everywhere we went. We sat in the car for hours just to visit a Carmel for 2 hours and then hopped back in … Continue reading Exploring Point Reyes in the Winter
A little video of our weekend trip to Lake Tahoe in October for your viewing pleasure. I can’t get enough of the majestic mountains and crystal blue lake! Made with Splice Continue reading Little Film: Lake Tahoe in October
Here we are again, in beautiful Lake Tahoe, a place that always takes my breath away with every visit! This time, we came in early fall for my cousin’s wedding, and it truly is the best time to see Tahoe. The summer crowds are gone, but the weather is still perfect for swimming and hiking. With some time to … Continue reading Fall in Lake Tahoe
I didn’t know that right in my backyard was a beautiful little estate called Filoli. The name originated from the owner’s credo: “Fight for a just cause; Love your fellow man; Live a good life.” Located in Woodside, this amazing property was home to the Bourn family and then subsequently the Roth family before being donated to … Continue reading Fall Visit to Filoli
