California Vacation. Day 2.

We started our second day with coffee on our balcony before heading into the Hollywood hills for brunch at The Hart and the Hunter. We quickly found our way into Beverly Hills, and it was exactly how I imagined it would be. Everything was so green and well-manicured. The houses were huge, most of them gated, and everyone drove expensive cars. It even seemed like the sky was more blue! From there, we drove an hour south to the Laguna Beach. It was beautiful! It really has such a small town feel, and the homes on the hills above the beach are amazing. We decided we'd like to retire there. We're off to Palm Springs today, stay tuned!

California Vacation. Day 1.

Yesterday felt like the never-ending day, in the best way possible. I guess that's what happens when you fly to the west coast and get to relive three hours of the day. We were greeted in LA by 80 degree weather, an upgraded car rental, and friendly folk who are tan year round. We made it to the place we were staying and our. jaws. dropped. We're staying 13 floors up, in downtown LA, in a minimalstic artist's apartment (found on Airbnb). It is amazing. We planned this vacation with the intention to stay in amazing places, and so far we have not been disappointed. The rest of our evening was spent walking around the city, fighting traffic (feels like home), and savoring every last bite of my first burger at In-N-Out. We were in bed by 9pm and I can't wait for the rest of this trip. Today, we're off to Beverly Hills, Newport Beach, and eating dinner at a place GQ named one of the top 12 restaurants of the year.

Valentine's Day.

We ate heart-shaped ravioli at home, and had our last sweet of the day together. My office is a little more cheery after an afternoon flower delivery, and my heart is happier knowing I have a Valentine forever.

This is how I feel.

Pieces of our home.