Hitting the trails is a must when exploring Oahu. From panoramic views to waterfalls, all of the hikes in Oahu offer stunning, natural scenery. Luckily, hikes in Oahu range from easy to more strenuous, giving visitors the freedom to pick and choose based on what they feel like tackling. Below are 5 READ MORE
Easy Homemade Matcha Latte Recipe
This homemade matcha latte recipe is easy and quick. It requires very little equipment for those without fancy milk frothers or matcha whisking kits. Stunning in color, and healthy to drink, this latte is one of my favorites. Matcha Powder Quality Matcha latte is a drink I make when I need an READ MORE
A GUIDE TO BUYING A HOME IN SAN FRANCISCO
Buying a home in San Francisco is no walk in the park. Besides the rocket-high prices, there is a housing shortage in general, making the real-estate market insanely competitive, even during a pandemic. However, if you are ready to take the plunge and call San Francisco your home - congratulations! READ MORE
SPRING PASTELS: GREEN KNIT BLAZER & CELINE BOX BAG
(The lovely mural of Twin Peaks is by local artist Amos Goldbaum) The arrival of spring brought many beautiful, sunny days here in San Francisco. After so much time spent indoors, I was thrilled to go on a nice stroll outside while being mindful of keeping appropriate distance from others. It was READ MORE
WHOLE WHEAT SOURDOUGH BREAD RECIPE
One positive thing about being stuck at home during this crazy COVID-19 shelter-in-place is that I have been honing my cooking skills. I have been baking whole wheat sourdough bread to kill time and also because I haven't seen bread in the store for weeks. Luckily, my wonderful colleague gifted me READ MORE
STAYING INSIDE: HOME DECOR, EXERCISE INSIDE & OTHER TIPS
Amidst this uncertain period where a Shelter-In-Place is set in most states to staunch the spread of Covid-19, I hope everybody is staying safe and is following protocols to help flatten the curve. Stay home. Wash your hands. Call and video-chat loved ones. Support small businesses and try to donate READ MORE
OAHU, HAWAII: WAIKIKI ITINERARY & FOOD RECOMMENDATIONS
Visiting Hawaii had been on my bucket list for a long time - I finally get to cross this off with my first visit to Oahu! This island has a lot to offer: a bustling urban scene, lush nature to escape from the madness, fantastic food, and diverse culture. I stayed close to Kalakaua Ave in Waikiki, READ MORE
WINTER COAT REVIEW: CANADA GOOSE TRILLIUM PARKA
When I was living in Boston, I walked everywhere and was spending quite a bit of time outside standing to wait for public transportation. During winters, I would wear two - yes TWO - down jackets over my sweaters to feel somewhat not freezing (mind you, I still wasn’t warm). I felt semi-ridiculous READ MORE
CASUAL LOOKBOOK: TOPSHOP CROP SWEATER & SNAKE BUCKLE BELT
Happy 2020 everybody! There is nothing like spending the holidays and ringing in the New Year with family in Wisconsin. Although what I'm sharing below isn't the warmest outfit for visiting the midwest in the winter, the ensemble complete with a cropped sweater is definitely more doable in San READ MORE
HOW I CREATE FLAT LAYS USING FAUX BACKDROPS & OTHER TIPS
Vinyl Backdrops: After attempting to stage my flat lays around my dark apartment in Boston and on my worn furniture covered with water rings, I became frustrated and was ready to splurge on either a marble pastry board or a marble table for bigger items. Thankfully, before I dropped a ton of money READ MORE