Shaver Lake, Ca

The City Vol. 1

I'm falling more in love with this city every single day. (and my husband... who am I kiddin?) Last weekend Steve and I stayed in San Francisco in the most amazing hotel (the Westin St. Francis - basically on union square. Which had the coolest vibe. It's one of the older hotels but is still kept so nice and it incredibly fancy. they had spiral stairs going from floor to floor and the bathrooms were completely covered in white marble. It was a dream) with some of our closest friends. It was just a good, good time. We hung out on Fisherman's wharf, downed some Ghirardelli chocolate, and actually stayed warm while we took pictures in front of the Golden Gate Bridge! (insert crazy face - cause that never happens). We stayed up until the wee hours playing cards and having pillow fights (yes, you read that right - we acted like 12 year olds and it was awesome. That's when you know you have rad friends.) We woke up early and went to the most delicious breakfast at sears right next to the hotel. Go there next time you are in the city. You can't go wrong with the eggs benedict. I stepped foot in my first Zara store and was in love. (Thanks Shelb for your insipration). Good thing there isn't one in Utah or I'd buy the store. Not really but I'd like to. 

Our lives are amazing. This summer is amazing. I promise we do work {sometimes}. 

Capitola Vol. 1

Capitola is the most perfect little beach town just south of Santa Cruz here in California. I have already said a few words about this place in previous posts, but I seriously just can't get enough of it. It is probably one of my most favorite vacations. It's one of those places where your beach house is literally across the street from the beach, as well as across the street from every cute little shop and boutique you can think of. Oh and if being a hop, skip, and jump away from the beach isn't enough, this sweet little abode has it's own little park with a dock right next to the most beautiful river that you ever did see. Complete with mini sails and paddle boarding. See I told you. It's heaven. Literally. I love it so much. I can't wait to continue to take little trips there. Over the weekend we went and stayed a couple days with my family out in Capitola while they were visiting and had the most perfect day. The pictures explain what our adventures consisted of better than I could. Enjoy. 

(P.S. we are looking for couples friends to assist us in our next Capitola adventure. If you wanna have a great, sunny time, bunk for free, and have endless amounts of comic relief, let me know. - Dance parties may be an extra fee, but that can be negotiated.)  

-Ry

Beachy Dressin

While my sweet familia was here we went down to our relatives (family inherited - sort of, it's a long story) beach house in Capitola, Ca (there will be more about our glorious trip there here soon). It is seriously one of my most favorite places on this entire planet. It is so beautiful, and quaint, and I think I love it so much because it adds a little Southern California "feel" here up north. We spent the day roaming this beautiful beach town and It was the perfect day to wear my newest (and most favorite) article of clothing (at least for right now)! I love how simple the embroidery is on this dress, but how the color and design still make a statement. Since we were spending most of the day walking around on the beach and searching through little shops on main street I decided to use it more as a cover up. 

I'm all about comfort when it comes to dressing. whether I'm in my sweats or going out with Mr. Warner for the night. This dress gives me an endless amount of options. And not to mention it's from World Market - which is definitely beating out anthropologie for my most favorite store on the planet (even though it's all pretty much just eye candy for me. I get anxiety even thinking about forking over that much money). Find it here.

(And those shoes?? Do you love them as much as I do? I was dying when I found them. Add the most perfect pop of color to any outfit. find them here)

stay tuned for more summer dress essentials here on the blog soon!