Martis Valley Nature Loop

This is my go-to hike throughout the week. There is nothing spectacular about this loop – no stunning rivers or lakes, no steep elevation gains, no majestic vistas. And yet, the subtle beauty of this valley never ceases to amaze me. I love the peace and quiet when i’m strolling solo, and the terrain is … Continued

Mah Jong Sofa at H2 Hotel

We were recently in Healdsburg celebrating my husband’s birthday with friends. We stopped in H2’s Spoonbar for some after dinner drinks and of course i made my way into the lobby to check out the Mah Jong sofa i had seen on their website. I am dying to put this sofa in someone’s house (maybe … Continued

Kauai

We headed to the beach for winter break, our first trip to Kauai. Loved being right on the beach, hiking the Nepali Coast, taking surf lessons from Ian Vernon, having breakfast in town at Hanalei Roaster, sushi at Hanalei Dolphin (eat at the bar, not in main restaurant), and the health food store in town … Continued

Tulum

We were in Tulum for the holidays, and we love this area of Mexico. We’ve been to the Riviera Maya four times in recent years, and twice to Tulum. The beaches here have the most gorgeous white powder sand, and the Caribbean waters are breathtaking. We stayed at La Zebra which is rustic and charming … Continued