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Our Mountain Wedding

The day finally arrived! 3.12.22 has seemed forever on the horizon, but after months of patience, hard work, and excitement, March 12th became a reality. Joseph and I tied the knot at 1:30pm in the afternoon, under the oak trees in the small mountain town of Oak Glen, California…

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Concord, MA - Travel Guide

Home of great authors and poets. The sight of the “shot heard round the world”. A place of peaceful countryside and bustling town center. Concord, Massachusetts is one of the finest gems of New England. It is filled with rich history and beautiful landscapes…

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Spruce point Inn

Nestled down the coast of Maine, in Boothbay Harbor, is a cozy, old world inn overlooking the water. The Spruce Point Inn is reminiscent of the old Kennedy photos at the compound on Cape Cod. The family summer camp vibes were everywhere at the Inn, and the location is perfectly situated for it…

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CALIFORNIA’S HIDDEN GEM - OAK GLEN, CA

There is a beautiful place that is so dear to my heart, high in the mountains of Southern California - Oak Glen. I grew up going to Oak Glen frequently. Every fall we were up there, picking apples, picking pumpkins, having fun with friends…it is a magical place.

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OGUNQUIT, ME TRAVEL GUIDE

From York to Acadia National Park, everything about the Maine Coastline is special. Every few miles up Route 1 there is an adorable old town, filled with shops, cafes, antique stores, and beaches. One special spot is the Ogunquit…

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BEST BEACHES IN NEW ENGLAND

It is undeniable that New England has one of the most beautiful coastlines in the U.S. I have been up and down the coast, and am breaking down some of the best/prettiest beaches in the New England region, and what makes them so special…

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NEW HAMPSHIRE LUPINE GUIDE

The lupines are very special here in New Hampshire. Every mid-June fields in the White Mountains turn purple and pink with blossoming lupines. The beautiful blossoms are the perfect backdrop to any photo, if you know where to find them…

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THE CUTEST SHOP IN MAINE

The cutest shop in Coastal Maine is the brand new Seacraft Vintage! This is the one-stop shop for all your nautical vintage needs! From the sailboat oil paintings, to the popeye piggy bank, to Poppy the fun-loving shop dog who will beg you for pets, you will not want to leave…

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRAVEL GUIDE

Some of you might not know that I was actually born and raised in California. It is one of my favorite places to visit, and this most recent trip reminded me how much I love my old home state, and how much I am longing to go back again soon!

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MOHONK MOUNTAIN HOUSE

After years of following the Mohonk Mountain House on Instagram, drooling over photos of ice skating, giant porches, and hiking around the historic property and gorgeous lake, my dream of staying there finally came true…

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NEW YEARS ON NANTUCKET

I can’t believe it’s been 100 years since the start of the roaring 20’s, can you?! In celebration, we rang in the New Year at the one of my favorite places in New England, Nantucket!

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LONDON AT CHRISTMASTIME

Where do I even begin with London at Christmastime? Every store, and I mean every store, goes all out with decorations. It seems that every part of the city is touched by the Christmas spirit. From gold ornament archways, to giant mistletoe sculptures, to lights strung across the streets, and Christmas music everywhere…it’s a dream.

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CHRISTMAS IN THE COTSWOLDS

While Scotland was relatively devoid of Christmas decor, the holidays were in full swing in England. Our time in the Cotswolds was too short, but we were able to pack in so many festive things.

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SCOTLAND

If you follow me on Instagram, you will know I have said this a thousand time: Scotland is my favorite place in the world. I love all the cozy, bleak, down-to-earthness of the place. I feel like I have come home every time I set foot in beautiful Scotland.

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WALPOLE NH & DUMMERSTON VT

Of any fall day trip I take, my annual trek to Walpole, NH and Dummerston, VT is by far my favorite! It’s alway a relaxing and peaceful day, and the countryside in that area is some of the prettiest in New England, I think!

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KANCAMAGUS HIGHWAY, WHITE MOUNTAINS, NH

After living in New Hampshire for almost 12 years, it seems inconceivable that I hadn’t yet been to the famous Kancamagus Highway in the fall! But it is the truth. I finally got around to it this year, and guys…I have been missing out…

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EXETER & STRATHAM, NH

The autumn leaves are beginning to shape up in New Hampshire, and I have been hither and yon all over the state on day trips, trying to capture it all.

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