Acacia House

To celebrate my husband's birthday, we went to Acacia House by Chris Cosentino located inside Las Alcobas Hotel. The food was excellent and their one-of-a-kind- margarita was exceptional! t was nice to be able to relax and catch up with friends after two stressful weeks from the Napa fires. Acacia House had a special menu item called the Napa Valley Spirit Menu whereby $10 was donated to the Napa Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund in support of the victims of the fire. The food on that special was delicious and for a great cause. Cheers to great company and happiest birthday to mi amor!

Trailer Life

We went to Sacramento for a couple of days to escape the smoke and get relief from the daily anxiety during the Napa fire. It was so nice to see blue sky and breathe clean air. And how cute is our puppy Stella! She is definitely making herself very comfortable in the trailer. 

// J.CREW Amour Sweatshirt - Old Navy Denim (similar here, here, and here) - Halogen Slide Loafer //

Sephora Sale!

// First Aid Beauty Set //

// Smashbox Lipmattier Set //

// Moroccanoil Shimmer & Shine Set //

// Sephora Favorites Extend Your Style Dry Shampoo Collection //

// Origins Superstars //

Say It Like That

“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood.” – Marie Curie

Activewear by Lou & Grey

One of my newest discoveries has been the activewear collection by Lou & Grey called Form. I would wear these on my morning drop offs, morning meetings or Saturday morning coffee run and turn it into a walk, bootcamp, run or yoga class. Sharing some of my favorite finds below.

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The Perfect Camel Coat For Fall

// Old Navy Camel Coat - Old Navy Stripe Top - Gap Denim (similar here) - Nike Sneakers //

Napa Strong

Here are ways you can help Napa and Sonoma community during this difficult time:

1. Wine Country Fire Victims

2. Buy local and support Napa and Sonoma wineries

3. Give hugs to your friends and family

4. Show kindness to your neighbors

5. Give thanks to your local first responders

xx - Patricia

The Best Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

This is by far the easiest and yummiest lemon poppy seed cake I've ever made. The whole loaf was devoured by three very hungry monkeys before it had a chance to cool. 

I highly recommend to get this book if you like to bake. Happy Monday! - xx Patricia

Current Mood

Get your cope here. #namaste

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Look Of The Day

// J.CREW top - ANINE BING denim - CUYANA leather tote - HALOGEN slide loafer //

Beauty Finds

MAC Glow Kits

Amorepacific 'Moisture Bound' Lip Treatment

Natura Bisse Women's Diamond Mist

Downtown Napa Favorite

C CASA is located in the Oxbow Public Market in downtown Napa.

Fall Trends Under $20

Here is a collection of budget-friendly finds for you. I pick classic fall prints, pretty jewel tones, versatile accessories, and the best part - they are all under $20. Happy shopping!

1) Saddle Bag // 2) Faux Suede Tank // 3) Plaid Scarf // 4) Ankle-Strap Flats // 5) Camel Sweater // 6) Mules // 7) Pleated A-line Skirt // 8) Fringe Drop Earrings // 9) Duster Cardigan // 10) Animal Print Pouch // 11) Faux Suede Pointed Flats // 12) Mini Makeup Set // 13) Lip Gloss Set // 14) Wrap Knot Skirt // 15) Tortoise Sunglasses

Say It Like That

“Unless you’re willing to look a little foolish, forget the possibility of becoming great.” – Cher

Lately On Instagram

Fresh vegetables from Oxbow Market

Heirloom tomatoes from Whole Foods

Ritual Coffee Roasters t-shirt - Nike leggings - Nike sneakers from Nordstrom

Target sandals - A New Day skirt - Target t-shirt

Obsessed with hot yoga! Sweater from Boholifestyle (similar here)

Bootcamp at Fitness Revolution Napa

Puppy love ❤️ "Sparkle" trucker hat from Monday Sparkles

New hair cut by Mod Pod

Girl's Weekend At Sea Ranch

Last weekend my mommy besties and I drove to Sea Ranch for a girl’s weekend. We started with a walk by the ocean. The smell of the coast was so clean and refreshing and we immediately felt recharged! After our morning walk we went back to our vacation rental and made breakfast where we all go to enjoy it without any interruptions from the kids. We continue the whole day with bubbles, Mexican mules, chocolates, and yummy food. It was so nice not to have a schedule! The next day we drove to Point Arena lighthouse. The view on top of the lighthouse was incredible! A bit of cardio with the stairs, but it's totally worth it! 

We had such a relaxing weekend and can't wait for our next girl's weekend. Here are a few candid shots from the trip. Ever been to Sea Ranch? Have some suggestions? Leave a travel tip in the comments below!

Back To School Easy Dinner Ideas

Don't know what to cook for dinner during school nights? Here are some ideas and tips to get you started. First, make it simple. My kids don't like many ingredients in their dish so I don't go super fancy on the menu, but love to keep them fresh and mostly organic. Second, save some time by getting pre-made protein such as chicken skewers from Costco. I also like to get meatballs, and chicken hot pie from Whole Foods. Third, presentation. I use bento plates so they can see all the different items on their plate, and it also helps me to get more creative with side options. What are your favorite dishes you made during weeknights? Would love to hear from ya!

// Spaghetti and Meatballs //

// Grilled Turkey and Cheese Sandwich - Fresh Strawberries - Edamame from Costco - Baby Carrots //

// Fork In The Road Foods Hot Dog - Fresh Cantaloupe and Blackberries - Steamed Broccoli and Carrots //

// Free Ranged Beef Burger - Steamed Broccoli - Apple Sauce //

// Yellow Corn - Green Grapes - Chicken Skewers - Chicken Hot Pie - Roasted Cauliflower - Cucumber //

Obsessed!

// TOM FORD Ultra-Rich Lip Color in LE MEPRIS //

Outfits On Instragram

// H&M top (similar here) - Old Navy denim - Soludos espadrilles //

// Libby-simone blazer (similar here) - Old scarf (similar here) - H&M white tee -Old Navy denim - Adidas sneakers //

// WhoWhatWear pajama dress (similar here) - Nike Cortez sneakers //

// WhoWhatWear top (different color here) - denim (similar here) - sandals //

Say It Like That

“To some people, not caring is supposed to be cool, commenting is more interesting than doing, and everything is judged and then disposed of in, like, five minutes. I’m not interested in those kinds of people. I like the person who commits and goes all in and takes big swings and then maybe fails or looks stupid.” – Amy Poehler