As a Lake Arrowhead local and business owner (Dogwood Tavern in Blue Jay and Dogwood Dockside at the Marina) I follow as many (if not all) local businesses on the mountain and their Instagram accounts, including the Airbnb’s, and while there are so many truly adorable and perfectly remodeled rental cabins up here, the Little …
And I’m On that New Vibration
All the sundresses and rompers before summer ends! What I’m Wearing… * Cut out floral romper from Hollister (Chad came home with 4 of these cute rompers for me just before summer, which was super thoughtful… but when I first tried them on, I felt like they were a little young for this old lady …
And if the Wind is Right you Can Find the Joy Of Innocence again
What I’m Wearing… * Pink and white gingham (checked) dress with puff sleeves – not to be confused with this pink “love of my life” dress or this cute floral pink dress. I guess I have a thing for pink dresses! * White Crocs classics * Sunglasses by Phillip Lim – old * Pink lemonade …
Dogwood Dockside Bar & Grill / Our New Lake Arrowhead Venture
It came to us almost by magic, really, like the best things often do… Months ago I received a quiet little text from a good friend about a possible vacancy and opportunity and after much hesitation (on my part) and negotiation that seemingly, spontaneously spawned into a whirlwind of cleaning and readying to open after …
I’m Gonna Take You on a Trip So far From Here
What I’m Wearing… * Love of My Life midi dress from Free People… also seen here and here because, like my Lee coveralls, it’s a go-to as soon as the weather is warm enough… AND I’M SO GRATEFUL FOR THE WARM WEATHER LATELY! They don’t have this color anymore but I’ve linked all the available …
Red Light, Yellow Light, Green Light – GO!
What I’m Wearing… * Sweater is from Pendleton (the local shop up here and a gift from Chad) It was on the sale rack and it kept drawing my eye. I finally went over to it and there were only Larges left. It’s not usually my color scheme or my shape but I tried it …
Shopping in Lake Arrowhead // Song of A Sparrow Soaps & Candles
Last summer while we were waiting for a table at Antlers in Twin Peaks, Chad and I wandered into the little Mountain High Market (the one they used in the film “Blue Jay“) and at checkout, Chad added a few bars of soap from local maker, Song of a Sparrow, that were sitting on the …
As Winter Melts… Flowers Competing for the Sun
What I’m Wearing… * Black turtleneck sweater (old) * Black leggings Victoria’s Secret (foldover yoga leggings are my favorite) – also seen here in a far cuter look I think – the reviews say these foldover leggings on amazon (for far less) are like the VS ones and now I want to try for myself! …
Holdin’ Onto Habits I Gotta Let Go
What I’m Wearing… * Rust corduroy pants by Joe’s Jeans… I bought last fall and am still loving. Seen here and here * Cropped white sweatshirt (under $25)… which I am still obsessed with. I have three colors, though I wear this one the most. Seen here with jeans and here with a leopard dress …
Sunday House Crush // Contemporary Mountain Charmer
I look at homes on Zillow every day. Every. Day. It doesn’t help that I get no less than one million emails from Zillow to prompt me to go look at one more house in the area… I can’t help it. It’s an addiction and Zillow is to blame. Sometimes I’m delighted by the houses …
Shopping in Lake Arrowhead // Bohemian Village Boutique
I met Caroline earlier this year when we all started roller skating together… even though I knew of her previously through Desert Sun and for giving the best spray tans on the mountain, it was roller skating that connected us. Caroline has an eye for curating perfectly bohemian fashion, home, and lifestyle goods, and has …
One Last Look at Summer 2021 in Lake Arrowhead
I can’t believe we are far enough along in 2021 to actually “look back” on the year already, but with October just around the corner, it feels like Christmas will be following close behind and we’ll find ourselves ringing in the new year before we know it saying I CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S NYE ALREADY and …
Hot September Air… Almost midnight Can’t close my eyes
What I’m Wearing… * Black and white gingham romper from Hollister (this long gingham jumpsuit is adorable… I kind of want it!) * Black Birkenstocks * Barton Perreira sunglasses * Title: Nico Santos – End Of Summer So often what keeps me from posting here is not having anything to say. That sounds weird for …
Shopping in Lake Arrowhead // Littlebear Bottleshop
A few weeks ago we stopped into Littlebear Bottleshop up on the historic Rim of the World Highway in Sky Forest, directly behind The Parlour Room, right across the street from Basecamp and Evergreen, across the highway from Lou Eddies Pizza and Rosalia’s Mexican restaurant and on the way to Skypark… I just love how …
Feels like I’m Dreaming, but I’m Not Sleeping
What I’m Wearing… * White and blue floral sundress from Hollister (at the beginning of summer when I had to go to the actual mall a few times to get my phone fixed, Chad and I had a little shopping spree at Hollister and bought a bunch of little summer dresses and rompers, which I’ve …