It’s been a hot summer here in LA. We even had the hottest day EVER on record in my neck of the woods. It got me thinking about my fantastic visit to Camano Island, Washington with the International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). […]
I’ve been a fan of Alfred Hitchcock’s films for as long as I can remember. One of the things I love about his films is that I can imagine them in a live setting. Scenes like Norman Bates’ explanation of “some place” to an uncomfortable […]
While Seattle may take most of the credit for being home to coffee and grunge, don’t be fooled. Just 60 miles out of the Emerald City lays Olympia, a diverse city with a bit of an edge and plenty of alternative vibes. I was thrilled […]
I’ll never forget my final night in Maui. We were on our honeymoon and Mike treated us to a sunset dinner cruise. While I had always been nervous at the thought of being at sea, I adored the cruise. Any chance I get, I love […]
When one is on Camano Island in Washington, one must pay a visit to Camano Island Coffee Roasters. I’ve been a coffee lover since I was 12 years old. Although I cringe a little that I began getting caffeinated at that young of an age, […]
For the past 7 decades, the Ojai Music Festival has been a staple for celebrating classical music. Each year, a music director is given the freedom and resources to imagine four days of musical brainstorming. Some have approached their task with caution, fearing that Ojai […]
Growing up, I wanted to run away to Seattle. I wanted to be anywhere but where I was and move to the Emerald City. I had a plan to work at Starbucks, be in a grunge band and date a dude in flannel. One of […]
(Editor’s Note: While I was in Washington, our newest contributor, Julie Raelyn, headed out to Canyon Theatre Guild to see their production of Something Strange in Awesometown. Read on for her fantastic recap! xo, Mary) For those who haven’t been to the charming little suburb […]
There’s nothing more exciting to me than new adventures. Exploring cities, people, culture. If it involves a new place and some terrific food (and maybe wine), count me in. I was able to go on quite the overnight trip to Cama Beach State Park on […]
Have you ever wanted to not leave your hotel? Anyone that knows me knows that when I am in a new place, it’s all about the sights. And, maybe the eats. While I certainly enjoy myself at hotels, none has left me wanting to stay […]
When we headed up north for the Sonoma International Film Festival last month, we decided to add in some extra stops along the way. In search of a great place to rest our heads in between movie hopping, I came across the quaint city of […]
Living in California, I often take for granted at how cutting-edge we are. Terms like sustainability, Eco-friendly and non-GMO are fast becoming buzz phrases throughout the country at last. Yet, several roots for conservation and sustainability lay in my golden state. I was reminded of […]
