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Author: kowalkowskiallison

Exploring California: Napa Valley Edition

Posted on August 8, 2016August 18, 2018 by kowalkowskiallison

Our first time in Napa turned out to be a great introduction. We started at Domain Carneros, which was the perfect spot to begin. The winery is home to a massive, French-inspired chateau, which instantly impressed us. With gorgeous views of the grounds all around, we sat for a wine tasting and opted for a mix of…

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Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Review

Posted on July 26, 2016July 27, 2016 by kowalkowskiallison

In my eyes, Elizabeth Gilbert is a genius. I love everything she does. I immediately bought Big Magic when it came out but purposefully waited to read it until a time where I felt like I could give creativity more of my time and attention. I knew reading her words would inspire me to actually…

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Feel Like You’re on Vacation with This Tropical Smoothie Recipe

Posted on July 9, 2016August 18, 2018 by kowalkowskiallison

I can’t afford to go to the Maldives right now let alone get time off work, so I’m being mentally transported there via this tropical smoothie bowl. It’s super easy to make and has been my go-to lunch lately, full of enough energy to get me through my busy day. Start with frozen fruit, a…

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Exploring our state: Malibu, Hollywood, and Venice Beach

Posted on July 8, 2016August 18, 2018 by kowalkowskiallison

Since moving to California last year, I’ve jumped at the opportunity to explore more of our new state. Ollie and I spent a sunny weekend in July checking out Malibu, Hollywood, and Venice Beach (finally utilizing our proximity to LA). Although they were all quite touristy, I still wanted to see what the hype was…

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How to Spend a Layover in Dallas

Posted on June 30, 2016August 18, 2018 by kowalkowskiallison

Dallas Fort Worth is a busy airport hosting a slue of connecting flights. Ollie and I had a stop there on our flight from Chicago to San Diego and missed our connection due to maintenance issues and a flight delay in the windy city. We decided to make a day out of our layover, since…

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Joshua Tree National Park Photo Diary

Posted on June 3, 2016August 18, 2018 by kowalkowskiallison

And California continues to impress. Jasna and I decided to take the scenic route back to San Diego after attending Coachella, and it doesn’t get much better than road tripping through a national park with your bestie! We had both wanted to visit Joshua Tree for quite some time, and it did not disappoint. Here’s…

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The 10 Lines From “Sex and World Peace” That Shocked Me The Most

Posted on May 16, 2016July 7, 2016 by kowalkowskiallison

I felt the inspiration to start working on this post because I just finished watching the Gloria Steinem documentary, “Gloria: In Her Own Words.” Then I started thinking about the interview that Emma Watson posted on her Facebook page not too long ago where she speaks with Gloria. It was in that interview that I was introduced…

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Ireland Photo Diary

Posted on April 4, 2016August 18, 2018 by kowalkowskiallison

One year of marriage seemed like a good time to throw it back to our long weekend in Ireland where we got engaged! Endless amounts of Guinness, driving through the beautiful countryside, hanging out in cemeteries, kissing the Blarney Stone… I definitely miss exploring this country and can’t wait to get back. I won’t say…

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