Venice Canals

One Saturday in April while Emily and Casey were visiting we ventured up to LA with a group of friends. We attempted to go on a hike in Malibu but by the time we got to LA it seemed to far. haha. So we toured Venice. I really love taking friends to Venice. We started at the canals and walked around. So beautiful! Then walked through a farmers market then on to Abbott Kinney. Fun shops and yummy treats. A really perfect day.

Venice with Egan

On Egan's last day we spent it up in Venice, Abbott Kinney to be exact. She had a meeting for work and then was flying out of LAX. It was fun to walk around shops and grab lunch up there and I'm glad Jen and Tanner, Saylor and Brooklyn could join. 

Easter

Having the Porters and Egan here for Easter was a real treat. (we missed Kenyon though!) The McOmber's and Patrick and Aleisha and family came over too. Jen was a great host and the food was amazing.  

Porters and Egan visit - March

Egan and the Porters came for Easter weekend. I loved having so much family around. We dyed Easter eggs, got shakes at Ruby Shake Shack, played tennis, went to the beach, went out for dinner and sprinkles. When can we all just live in the same place ??!!

Missy and Jane visit Balboa - March

Jane and Missy and their friend Courtney came down to Balboa for the weekend to stay and Jane's parents house on the island. It was wonderful to see them! I met them for dinner at Eat Chow on Friday night. On Saturday I met up with them at Jane's house. We lounged on the porch and took a stroll around the island then went to dinner at Pizzeria Mozza (soo good!). I loved seeing baby Max too! Love that baby.

Work trip to SF

I travel to SF for work pretty frequently. I was there in March for 3 days working in the Home/Accessories part of the store. Construction had just finished so we merchandised the area. It was a lot of work but looks really good. My friend Mark came for the 3 days because I was working with his brother who also works for Cartier. We had a good time finding new restaurants to eat at each day. The first night we went to Delfina Pizzeria. Whoa!!! So good. Then walked across the street to Bi Rite for a treat. The next night my friend Bitty who lives in SF came and picked us up and we went out for Thai food. It was SO nice of her to take us around. Plus I loved being with her. 

These work trips have some perks.

A day in LA with Missy

Missy was in LA for work and she extended her trip for a day so we could hang out. I am so glad she did! I drove up to LA and picked her up from her hotel. We spent the morning to afternoon in Venice. We walked the Venice canals with are so pretty! Next we went to Abbott Kinney which is a street in Venice full of the coolest shops and restaurants. The place oozes coolness. We took our time going into whatever store looked appealing. Missy even found a bag to use as a diaper bag for her baby on the way. We got lunch at GTA and it was soo good! The cookie was so amazing we went back later for more.

With a couple more hours to kill before I dropped her off at the airport we went to the Getty Villa in Malibu. I'd only been to the Getty but the Villa was equally gorgeous and amazing. We loved walked around that museum. 

Perfect day with Missy.