Weekday Retreat @ Solage Calistoga

I'm a very lucky girl ... my birthday came a couple days early this year with a surprise weekday getaway to Solage Calistoga.  Charles was so sweet and planned a full day of relaxing, poolside fun and delicious eats (and maybe a teensy bit of wine - we were in wine country...hello).

Updates on the crack house...

3rd floor - Upper bedroom level for our family

2nd floor - Main living level for our family  

Ground floor holds garage and 1 bdrm in-law unit.  Why 3 car garage you ask?
We agree - its ridic but SF Planning requires it in our neighborhood.

Before you get too excited and start looking for a sledgehammer party evite, we're not totally there yet...but we're getting close!  According to Charles, the architect I hired (and married), we're in the addendum phase which in layperson terms means 'final stretch' for the permitting process.

Hip-hop baby shower

How ridiculous is Soo?  This cake was gluten-free too!  The converse kicks and details...omg... 

My sister, momma and a few other loved ones threw the cutest hip-hop baby shower for me last month.  I was totally blown away - the details and thoughtfulness were beyond!  It was a mix of all things I love - family, friends, the color orange, old school hip-hop, dachshunds, and gluten-free treats!

The Sea Ranch

Architecture + nature + balance = The Sea Ranch.  This beautiful 10-mile coastal stretch is internationally known for its distinctive architecture and sensitivity of its land planning. Its been on our list of local places to visit for a while and it definitely did not disappoint.  It was a perfect place to enjoy our last weekend getaway before the nugget arrives.

Intermix-ing fun!

One of my favorite boutiques Intermix just opened their Palo Alto location!  A few of us Google girls were lucky enough to get invited to shop and celebrate the event.  The Intermix ladies couldn't have been more sweet and fun to shop with.  We had a blast! Thanks again Intermix!  Check out their blog post too!