La Creperie

We just went to the best place to eat...Its called La Creperie. Its a French restaurant in the coolest little town - Belmont Shore. It's actually just outside of long beach, in a ritzy shopping area right by a beach. Old brick building charm, mixed in with crowds and culture. There are always a lot of people on bikes and motorcycles there. Emily loves the big chandelier in the restaurant, and it has huge gilded mirrors that have to be 10' high on the walls. Fancy joint! They have savory dinner crepes and sweet desert ones too. We love it.

Mother's Day Giveaway

My sister is having a free giveaway on her blog for Mother's Day -- you just have to leave a comment to be entered in the drawing for the gift.

It's really cute! Check it out at yourmomentsdefined.blogspot.com

Valentines Getaway to Palm Springs Riviera

Emily had a nice surprise valentines day; I booked a room at the Riviera Hotel in Palm springs. According to the weather, it was the only place in California that wasn't raining on Valentines Day weekend. It was a beautiful modern hotel and Em loved it! Historically it was the 'hotspot' of Palm Springs frequented by members of the "Rat Pack." It just underwent a major renovation and re-opened this fall. The huge tub was amazing - and Emily enjoyed getting a massage. When I went to meet her after the massage, we saw Alyssa Milano leaving the spa. (weird! only in california..)

It was also 'Modernism Week' - Palm Springs is one of the homes of 'atomic ranch' style modern architecture. We went to the modernism home decor show and saw tons of cool furniture, books and accessories. We also toured a few new construction homes built to resemble this fun style! It was a great weekend.



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