Living in Monterey we have tons of options for a weekend away but not all of them are kid friendly. Last weekend we spent a few days at Bernardus lodge and spa with our 4-year-old. It was laid back and tons of fun. The lodge catered to adults and kids…
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I was ready for a little unwind and decided to go back to my old-faithful and favorite spa in Monterey–Vista Blue Spa at the Monterey Plaza Hotel. The Vista Blue Day on the Bay Package (280 minutes $595 (a la carte $665) is a great all day experience it includes:…
Abalone Cooking Lesson At Aubergine In Carmel, Ca Once a month I take a fun cooking lesson in Carmel at Aubergine. This month was totally out of my comfort zone with Abalone. I have never had it or cooked it or seen it before! Weird having grown up in Monterey…
RIMOWA x Porsche Carry-On Case Pepita The RIMOWA x Porsche Hand-Carry Case Pepita celebrates the formidable legacies by paying homage to the brands’ most iconic design elements. Made in Cologne, Germany, the RIMOWA x Porsche is crafted from RIMOWA’s signature grooved aluminum and draws design cues from the first generation…
The minute Goop announced their first wellness retreat, around the time I had Olivia, I wanted to go! But, due to scheduling conflicts every time I was never able to make it. This year not only did Goop announce a Los Angeles retreat but on a weekend I had no…
Pretty sure the second we found out we were pregnant my husband and I looked forward to Disneyland with Olivia. We thought last year we’d go but with all the shutdowns we just skipped it. I saw on TikTok that the park was decorated on October 31st for Halloween and…
Over the weekend I need a little quiet time to get things done. I had a growing list of projects with fast-approaching due dates and I just needed uninterrupted space to finish them. After looking at all the local spots with availability I decided on the Sanctuary Beach Resort in…
I started Haute Beauty Guide in 2008 as a way to stay in touch with my skincare clients between appointments. At first, I only covered skincare but HBG grew with me as my life evolved— from traveling around the world, heading back to college after taking a long break, buying our first home, to getting my first gray hair! Monterey is my home and I take the lifestyle here to heart.
