Hi friends. My blog is currently on hiatus… but may return if inspiration strikes.
Stay tuned, and explore our past adventures below.

Bidding Los Olivos Farewell
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Bidding Los Olivos Farewell

As we empty our blue-paint peeling casita of furniture, artwork, clutter and knickknacks, I’m struck by how much this now cavernous tile-floored space still feels homey. Even in its emptiness, I feel a sense of safety and comfort within the four walls that have, for these last three years, been ours.

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Bell’s, Los Alamos
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Bell’s, Los Alamos

When we walked into a table with menus titled “bon voyage Shona + Freddy”, I felt seen + celebrated in the most delicious way. And we hadn’t event tasted anything yet.

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Santa Barbara + Rt. 154
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Santa Barbara + Rt. 154

Lush greenery, Spanish mission-style architecture, beautiful colorful tiles that line buildings and pathways, kind humans and some of the best food California has to offer. Then, take the pass — a historic stagecoach road with adventures and stories of its own — up and over the mountains into the bountiful Santa Ynez Valley.

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Buellton + Solvang, CA
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Buellton + Solvang, CA

A blink-and-you-miss-it bakery, honor-system farmstand and (of course) delightful restaurants make these two rustic ranch towns must-visits in the Santa Ynez Valley.

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Los Olivos, CA
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Los Olivos, CA

With barely more than 2 cross-streets, this picturesque stagecoach stop features an abundance of wine tasting rooms, a few delightful restaurants and two grassy picnic areas.

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