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The Royal Alcazar in Seville, Spain

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Oh, the south of Spain. Romantic, vibrant, charming and irresistible. Where does one begin? It's a fascinating part of the world that integrates European, Islamic and Mediterranean cultures all at once. Our foray into this amazing corner of the world only lasted four days, but we packed a lot in. One of my favorite stops was the Royal Alcazar (Reales Alcázares de Sevilla). It had all the magic of Moorish architecture and Islamic art, but was so much calmer than the Alhambra in Granada. Every square inch of the Alcazar has been beautifully restored; it drips with detail upon detail unlike ...Continue Reading

Hello 2016: looking back and looking ahead

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Did I miss the the Happy New Year gravy train? Despite being barely a week into 2016, I feel like I did. How quickly we move along these days-- and what's the rush, really? It seems as though it will be January for a while. So let me indulge in a little reflection. As I type this, the rain is falling heavily for the first time in a long time here in Southern California. The looming gray has kept the day dim and further clouded my sense of adjustment back to our regular routine. It feels as though we were only just wandering through the alleys of Morocco's medinas moments ago, and yet those ...Continue Reading

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5 Ingredient Tomato Sauce

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When I first started cooking, I would overcomplicate everything. A dash of this, a pinch of that, and pretty soon I could hardly keep track of my own recipes. While I'm still a huge fan of herbs and spices in tomato sauce, I realized that I don't have a simple go-to recipe of my own; it's ...Continue Reading

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Accessorized Black and White

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When in doubt, my go-to outfit is black and white. It's so chic, classic, and easy to pull off-- the quintessential desk-to-dinner ensemble. Some might say "no white after Labor Day," but the black and white combo is basically its own color, right? ...Continue Reading

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Juicing 101

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The concept of healthful juicing has been around for some time now. I'm not talking about Treetop Apple Juice, Welch's Grape Juice or sugary Jamba Juice; this is real, fresh, fibrous and vibrantly colorful fruit and vegetable juice. In this post I'll discuss what juicing is, selecting a juicing ...Continue Reading

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Fun Sunday Five: Vol 3

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Is anyone else suffering from a sweet tooth? I think the advent of fall has given me a craving for all things apple, pumpkin and maple syrup. What I really want to do this Sunday is find some freshly fallen leaves to crunch in. Alas-- perhaps those of you who live further north can do it for me! ...Continue Reading

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4 Fall Lip Colors and How To Wear Them

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Hooray, it's almost autumn! And no matter where you live, you can rock some pretty gorgeous fall lip colors to celebrate this lovely season. In this post, I'll show you four of my favorite lipstick colors for fall and how to wear them! The best part is, you can find all of these colors at every ...Continue Reading

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How To Detox Your Social Media

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We've all known that person who has 1000+ unopened emails in their inbox. Or, we've been that person. We also know folks who have so many Facebook friends that they actually don't remember half of them. Or, we've been that person, too. ...Continue Reading

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Big Sur, California

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Driving down from the Monterey Peninsula to the Central Coast is a little bit like a walk into Narnia. There's a definite resemblance to the world from which you've come: crashing waves, endless ocean and a cold breeze. But as Highway One winds its way up the cliffs that overlook the Pacific, you ...Continue Reading

A View from 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach

Carmel and Pebble Beach, California

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As a child of the San Francisco Bay Area, one of my favorite road trips was driving down to the Monterey Peninsula. It was such bliss to be by the Pacific ocean--cold, windy and salty-- and to be far away from the worries and stresses of life at home (yes, I was stressed even back then). After a day ...Continue Reading

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A Few Blogging Tips Around the Web

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As a relatively new blogger, I'm constantly looking for good advice and inspiration around the web. While there is so much information out there, something about these few sources just puts them, in my opinion, above the rest. BUT! Advice is only useful when it answers the reader's questions, right? ...Continue Reading

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Warm Fall Forecast

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I am usually the first to welcome fall with open arms. The smell of apple cider, the color of pumpkins, the sound of leaves crunching beneath my feet-- all autumn cliches that I just can't resist. But this autumn in Southern California won't be like the ones I grew accustomed to in New England. ...Continue Reading

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Soba Noodles in Miso Soup

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I am obsessed with Japanese cuisine. The flavors are clean, fresh and somehow heartwarming: tranquil on a hot day and cozy when it's cold outside. Flavors are so agreeable that many Japanese dishes have been assimilated not only to the American palate but also various Asian cuisines. But most ...Continue Reading

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Fun Sunday Five: Vol 2

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Here's the second round of Fun Sunday Five (see vol. 1 here). Despite the fact that it was 90 degrees in Pasadena yesterday, I want to celebrate the advent of fall this weekend! Have a beautiful Sunday! ...Continue Reading

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5 Reasons to Go the Distance

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Long-distance relationships are hard. It is so easy to feel frustrated, misunderstood, and generally disconnected. So what makes a long-distance relationship worthwhile? Should you stay in it? Should you go your separate ways? ...Continue Reading

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Braids, Boots, and my Project 333 Roundup

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I was so excited when it rained this morning. As a New England-Los Angeles transplant, it is taking a while for me to adjust to the dry heat of such overbearing sunlight. I've also been wondering what might happen to my fall-winter wardrobe; if I practice what I've been preaching throughout this ...Continue Reading

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