Randyland Recap
I had seen some local press coverage on Randyland and its colorful curiosities, but as a South Hills native working in downtown Pittsburgh, it’s rare that I venture to the Northside. But thanks to RADical Days, which provide free entry…
Guide to Claremont
October will mark my 3rd visit to this gem of a Los Angeles suburb, so I thought I’d share my guide to great eats & treats! The small town, which lies 30 miles east of Los Angeles, is known as “the…
Bottega Louie
Last week, I met my cousin Christy in Downtown LA for brunch at Bottega Louie. She had planned to stop by the Fashion District to pick up supplies for her latest costume design project, so the restaurant’s location worked out…
Santa Monica + Venice Beach
On my most recent visit to see Graham in Claremont, a small college town 30 minutes east of Los Angeles, we took a weekend day trip to Santa Monica! I loved finding all of the colorful things on the Pier…
#lishygoeswest – PART 3 – San Diego + Final Destination
After our colorful adventure in Palm Springs, we headed south to explore San Diego. I heard that the weather in San Diego is the best, and after visiting, I couldn’t agree more. Phoenix and Palm Springs were unbearably hot – but…
#lishygoeswest – PART 2 – Guide to Palm Springs
Making it out west from Pittsburgh was quite the accomplishment (read about the start of the roadtrip here)! Our first California stop was Palm Springs and I was so stoked! After seeing dozens of sun-kissed Instagramers in the area, I…