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    COAST TO COAST: Lake Powell

    Last Updated on January 16, 2026 by Lynne So if I ever need to hide out from the world, I will come to Lake Powell.We left Bryce Canyon and headed east towards Lake Powell- a mystical place that sits on the border of Utah and Arizona. Who says you can’t be in two places at…

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    COAST TO COAST: Bryce Canyon, Utah

    Last Updated on January 16, 2026 by Lynne Jacket: Zara, Top: Brandy Melville, Shoes: Target, Hat: American Apparel We travelled from Vegas to the Bryce Canyon area on Sunday which ended up taking about 4.5 hours to see the beauty of this National Park. It was a bit out of our way but SO VERY…

  • COAST TO COAST: Sin City

    Last Updated on January 16, 2026 by Lynne The first stop in my week and a half journey home from LA was Vegas. For some reason, it still didn’t feel like I was moving away from LA and just felt like I was taking off for Vegas. My LA ladies made the trip with me…

  • Sweet home Santa Barbara

    Last Updated on January 15, 2026 by Lynne Dress: Brandy Melville, Shoes: Target, Jacket: Aritzia The definition of a perfect California town is Santa Barbara. It feels like pleasantville- perfect streets, amazing restaurants, urban wineries, spanish influenced architecture, jaw dropping coastline views and overall charm. It almost feels too good to be true…so good that I decided I want…

  • it’s not goodbye, it’s see you later…

    Last Updated on January 15, 2026 by Lynne Dear Los Angeles, I always knew you were different. When I first met you when I was 20, I remember standing bare feet in Venice Beach and thought “Woahhh….I think this is it for me” ( And not JUST because I was obsessed with the TV show…

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    PURE LIFE: Costa Rica

    Last Updated on January 16, 2026 by Lynne My trip to Costa Rica was a complete tease; like having a bite of chocolate and then having to give back the rest of the chocolate bar after it tasting like heaven.   We only had 3 days in the country but we made sure to cover…

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    Madera’s Village-no regrets, just love.

    Last Updated on January 16, 2026 by Lynne Photo credit: Jeff Ozzavay, Madera’s Village Facebook Page and ME.   They say, “When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade”. I’ve always liked that saying so I made up a new version: “When life hands you the opportunity to travel to a surf village in the…

  • Nica, PLEASE!

    Last Updated on January 16, 2026 by Lynne Dress: Ecote Sunglasses: Fake Raybans Nicaragua, you are one beautiful piece of real estate my friend. We started our Central America journey by heading into Granada and it was a perfect hello to a (near) perfect travel experience (more on an allergic reaction that resulted in an epipen being…

  • arizona photo diary

    Last Updated on January 7, 2026 by Marisa Last bunch of photos from my time in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was pure relaxation mixed with a bit of tequila, wine, rodeos, good chats, hiking, and some home cooked meals. Although I have witnessed some pretty insane sunsets here in LA, Arizona’s sunsets are next level. The…

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    The Saguaro Scottsdale

    Last Updated on January 16, 2026 by Lynne Top: Bebe, Jean Shorts: Zara, Behaviour: Tequila Induced If you want to know how to have a perfect Saturday then go The Saguaro in Scottsdale. The pool comes with great music, a lively scene and the hot dessert sun. If day drinking is not your thang (can…

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    me + hong kong=love affair

    Last Updated on January 16, 2026 by Lynne I want to apologize in advance. I tried really hard to not do peace signs in every photo that was taken in Asia…but it turned out to be very hard. Just when I thought it would be a normal photo my right hand started creeping up and…

  • i know you were on my side even when i was wrong

    Last Updated on January 16, 2026 by Lynne My mom is cool. Love you mom!