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
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
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
For the first time in a long time, we woke up before the sun. The birds were still sleeping, there was no morning EDM beats softly blaring through our neighbor’s walls, and I was in a terrible mood from lack of sleep. After dragging our bags to the car, we began the early morning drive to Big Bear … Continue reading Road Trip to Big Bear Lake
P and I finally made it into SF again after months of saying “we should go into the city” and then never making it in. Something always seemed to come up. A family event, a work thing, or another adventure. We started the day with one of my best friends from high school and her … Continue reading SF Wanderings: Conservatory of Flowers, Twin Peaks, & a Reunion
