Best pants for fall

These pixie pants from J.Crew are the best leggings for fall (and any season, really). I just bought a pair for my Europe vacation. They have such a high quality about them, have a good stretch, and the zipper detail keeps them looking more sophisticated than most. Perfect for boots, flats, or wedges, this is going to be a true staple in my closet.

Wedding bells!

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Happy Saturday everyone! Cameron and I are staying just north of LA at his parents' house this weekend because his older brother is getting married today! It's beautiful, sunny, and going to be in low 80's today. Our last glimpse of summer even though it is officially fall. It's a perfect day for a wedding and we are all excited over here. Cameron is playing golf with the boys, and I need to get off Pinterest and wash up. Roxy is looking up at me intently. She must want lunch and a walk. Gotta go!

Meet Carly

This sweet puppy belongs to my parents. I got to finally meet her Thursday night, since I am in LA this weekend. Her name is Carly and she is a standard poodle. Isn't she adorable? Her coat is super soft and the best part is she doesn't shed. I can already tell she has an amazing personality and is incredibly smart. I'm so thrilled to have another dog in our family, and my parents had been feeling the empty nest syndrome since I took Roxy up north with me last year. Roxy still reigns Queen B in this household and quickly let Carly know what's up. 

She is very bouncy and loves to chew. She enjoys a good belly rub and gives you the most attentive gaze, absorbing everything there is to know about humans and her new life. She's such a joy. Welcome to the fam, Carly!

Muir Woods

"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." - John Muir

I took a walk in the woods with my wonderful friend Laura about a week ago. Muir Woods is a national monument north of San Francisco. Neither of us had actually been in this park before so we took a little drive to enjoy the outdoors and look up into the tall redwoods grove.

A few photos I snapped...

Beautiful place to visit, and if you're staying in San Francisco this is well worth the trip over the Golden Gate to spend some time in the early afternoon. I imagine this would be an awesome place for pictures in the foggy morning hours.

20 things

1.       My favorite food is Mexican, whether it be tacos, burritos, enchiladas, etc. This reminds me of a  funny bit by Jim Gaffigan… "Tortilla with cheese, meat, and vegetables." If you know what I’m talking about, right on.

2.       I love to go camping and hike in the woods. It’s my favorite. It can be hard work when you don’t have easy access to water, and you have to wash all the dishes by hand in the cold and keep the fire from going out, but man… the fresh mountain air and seeing stars. Worth. It.

3.       I like to save my money, but I also like to make spontaneous purchases. Target, it’s all your fault.

4.       Roxy is my forever puppy. She is almost 14 years old, which means I’ve had her for the majority of my life. Crazy huh. I love her to the moon and back.

5.       I am messy. I leave piles of clothes on the floor, shoes everywhere, and can never keep up with dishes. I wish it wasn’t so and I love a clean house, but I’m just lazy when it comes to this stuff. Sorry Cam, let’s hire a housekeeper? Haha.

6.       I don’t like scary movies.

7.       I am a private person and it takes me a long time to open up my true self to someone. 

8.       Cam and I don’t have cable or satellite TV and we prefer it that way. Netflix, Amazon Prime, and rentals are plenty. I don’t miss it.

9.       I’m afraid of burglars, kidnappers, and murderers, and the idea of someone peering inside my windows.

10.   I miss my family and friends back home in Redondo Beach. And I miss that BEACH.

11.   I can never decide on a favorite color, but it’s somewhere in the blue and green realm.

12.   Working out at the gym is so boring.

13.   I like to cook. Sometimes.

14.   I am an introvert, and prefer staying home most nights. Socializing drains my energy and I have to recharge alone.

15.   I don’t like annoying kids in public, but I’ve always wanted to be a mom.

16.   I have had Invisalign. And now I have Damon system braces. I can’t wait for it to be all over soon! I’ve always wanted perfectly straight teeth.

17.   I thrive off routine, but always want to make big life changes. I get bored easily.

18.   I’ve been to Canada and Jamaica. Adding Europe to the list in two weeks!

19.   I love Christmas time, but I dislike winter. You know what I mean?

20.   Pumpkin Spiced Lattes. ‘Nuff said.

The funniest card game for adults

Last Friday night we played this hilarious game at our friend's house called "Cards Against Humanity." It is definitely raunchy and designed to shock for laughs. We went through practically the whole box of cards. What's great is they sell expansion packs, and you can download blank cards to make your own. We were busting a gut over this game!

How adorable is our friend's dog, Enzo? He wanted in on the fun, always.

FUN. Concert!

I bought tickets to the Fun. concert as an anniversary gift for Cameron, and it was such a good time! It was at the UC Berkeley Greek Theater, and the opening act was Tegan and Sara. Gorgeous venue, great seats, and a really good show. We also randomly ran into my cousin and his girlfriend who happened to be there with some friends! I was so happy to find these tickets because Cameron has liked this band for a loooong time, and was a fan of the singer's previous band, The Format, during college and never got to see them in concert. If you like this band, I highly recommend catching them on tour because they are absolutely fantastic live. Nate Ruess has a ton of infectious energy onstage.

Pictures after the jump...