Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach, CA (the land of wealth and beautiful people) had their grand opening in Fall 2016. It's a hop, skip, and a jump from our seaside ranch home but it wasn't until this week that Mr. B and I finally paid a visit to one of Newport's newest coastal shopping destinations. … Continue reading NEWPORT BEACH: LIDO MARINA VILLAGE
Last week I received an email introducing a new rewards program. I'll be honest...when I first read about it, I thought to myself, "great...another program to keep track of" since it seems like there are reward programs for so many things these days. But this new program really sets itself apart. If you are here … Continue reading Sharing is Caring: Save with The Key Rewards Program
Every now and then you stumble across a shop that is truly a unique find. Studio Veneto located in The Village neighborhood of La Jolla, California is one such gem. I came across Studio Veneto several years ago but it wasn't until last summer that I had a wonderful chat with the owner, Linda McCormick, who … Continue reading Shop Highlight: Studio Veneto Provides Luxury Italian Decor
I have never had a desire to learn to cook primarily because I think it's too stressful. For some reason, the responsibility of prepping and timing an entire meal gives me pure and utter anxiety. However, that doesn't automatically mean that I've always wanted to stay out of the kitchen because I would actually love to spend … Continue reading Kalabasa Elevates Dessert into an Artform
Call me old fashioned but the art of letter writing and days of journaling are far from over...at least in my book. And when it comes to luxury paper goods, Smythson is one of the leading purveyors of fine stationery products. Known for their quality craftsmanship, the company originated in 1887 by Frank Smythson with their … Continue reading Shopping on Saturday: Sale at Smythson
