Thursday, June 12, 2014
Santa Cruz Weekend Getaway
If you couldn't already tell, I love going on little weekend getaways. Even if it means staying at a cheap motel or a shared AirBNB - I'm always up for adventure! This year I told myself to live by the motto, "do more of what makes you happy!" (and what I could afford of course!) Half a year has already gone by and it has been a whirlwind of events - both good and bad. I feel like I've grown a lot this year and still learning so much! Here are some photos of my weekend getaway to Santa Cruz. Lorenz and I walked around The Boardwalk, explored the colorful town of Capitola, went swimming, and ate some delicious food! It was such a relaxing trip with no set itinerary.
GirlEatWorld
I am obsessed with this girl's Instagram! It's such a simple idea, but it greatly inspires me to travel and try new things (food)! I feel like starting a #KaesiEatsWorld hashtag on my own Instagram account. lol... amazing stuff! See her pictures below yourself:
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Sakura Foat
Japan celebrated spring with cherry blossom (sakura) themed stuff. Sakura Kit-Kats, sakura Krispy Kreme, and sakura floats! Why couldn't our McDonald's be as cool? Anyways, I took matters into my own hands and drove to Vons to buy the ingredients to satisfy my cravings. It was a simple recipe: 7UP, Maraschino Cherries, Rose's Grenadine, and vanilla ice cream! Delicious!
Madonna Inn
Birthday getaway to this whimsical place! It was colorful, tacky, magical, silly - and I loved every minute of it! We stayed at Vous (from Ren-Dez-VOUS) the first night and then Merry (from MERRY-Go-Round) the second night! Vous felt like a mini Royal Blue Victorian paradise. Velvet sheets, Victorian wallpaper, embellished with a grand chandelier - it looked straight out of a fashion magazine. Merry, on the other hand, was like Barbie's dream house! A kaleidoscope of pink everything and glitter walls!
Monday, June 9, 2014
LA Chapter Brunch
Lorenz and I hung out around downtown one Saturday morning. We went to the LA flower district where I scored some beautiful peonies and succulents for my cousin's wedding shower. Afterwards, we had brunch at Ace Hotel's LA Chapter. The food was delicious, but what I loved the most was the HONEYCOMB BUTTER on top of the Banana Ricotta Pancakes! I'm a huge fan of honeycomb so I absolutely enjoyed this! It made the pancakes 100x better!
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Marugame Monzo
This place is just too delicious for words. I've been here a few times and everything I've ever ordered has never failed. Their udon is always so perfectly chewy and you can watch them make it! My favorite dish would have to be the Mentai Squid Butter. I love the flavor and how rich the broth is. Below are pictures of some dishes we ordered that night - beef tataki, Kikusui sake, onigiri, and braised pork belly. We loved the Kikusui sake so much that they gave us free pins! I've also tried the Kakiage Don, Uni Creamy Udon, and the Pork Belly Salad - all very delicious! The last picture was my dessert from Demitasse Cafe. I got their hot chocolate with a large homemade marshmallow! It was the perfect sweet treat to top off my amazing meal!
Running Through White Sands
Earlier this year, Lorenz and I took a spontaneous road trip passing through California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. One of the most magical places we came across was White Sands National Monument. It was one of the most beautiful places I've ever laid my bare feet on. The area was filled with fields and fields of white sand dunes. The sand was powdery and soft - perfect for sand sledding! We loved that place so much that after watching the sunset there we visited it again the following morning.
Monday, May 19, 2014
Laurel Broughton
I've been wanting the strawberry clutch ever since I saw it on Opening Ceremony, but it was just too damn expensive. Laurel Broughton's accessories are just so playful and cute. Why can't money grow on trees?
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