Living In Mexico ~ Nothing short of spectacular!

By: Unknown on 5/04/2014

Grayson and I have had a great first week along the Pacific Coast and are off to a great start. This morning I ventured to a picturesque beach for my morning walk with Graysons dad to find Manta rays, Sea turtles and a natural landscape so stunning and beautiful, I am feeling blessed!

With more adventure ahead, ..Here's a few shots of the encounters I had from this past week...in Mexico with my little guy.

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On our Way! ~ Cuixmala

By: Unknown on 4/26/2014

Hello Loves, today is the day!!! As we embark on our Journey to Mexico as a family for the next 3 weeks, my 8 yr old Grayson is about to have the ultimate educational experience! Grayson will have full immersion with Spanish, friends he's come to know his entire life, and I Myself will be taking spanish 3 days a week!!! We are ready to go!

The Cuixmala School is located at the heart of the Cuixmala estate and embedded in the Chemela~Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve on the Mexican Pacific Coast in the state of Jalisco.  Due to its location respect for and understanding of the natural world permeates the schools programming. The  mix of cultures, nationalities, nature and activities create a unique experience in th education and life of the students.  I invite you to stay tuned as Grayson and I will keep you updated each week on our peak moments, adventures, and experiences!

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La Coscolina: A Hidden Gem

By: Unknown on 3/12/2014

My new fave, and the newest addition to the Costa Careyes family, La Coscolina. Nestled inside the quaint and charming Plaza De Los Cabalerros Del Sol which houses a pizzeria, (Punto Como) formidable Art Gallery (Arte Careyes), and home to cultural gatherings including the Film Festival. Founded by the hip youngsters of the Botero family, yes, the children of the famous artist we all know and love, Fernando Botero, La Coscolina is not your ordinary cafe. The interiors include handcrafted items from Columbia and Mexico, photographic art and coffee table books, European and US magazines, handbags from local Artisans and more! On the menu, it serves up anything from gourmet huevos rancheros to organic Thai soup, colorful salads, Italian inspired paninis, gluten free appetizers, and over 10 plus flavors of Italian Gelato! It also has an impressive international wine selection & of course a killer coffee bar. With an outdoor courtyard of baci ball, hacienda style tables, old school games such as backgammon & chess, this hidden gem is tres tres chic and I'm in Love!

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Friday Favorite: Michael Kors Spring 2014

By: Unknown on 12/20/2013

As I pack for Mexico to ring in the new year with my loved ones, I always turn to Michael Kors for some chic, warm-climate inspiration. MK has got some gorgeous spring fashions for 2014, and I could seriously overload my suitcase with these looks! If you are venturing to a spicy destination, get distracted and good luck trying to pack lightly! It's impossible!!!

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Friday Favorite: Destinations!

By: Unknown on 3/15/2013

Spring is in the air, our first heat wave has hit Southern California and I'm fantasizing about the next place I want to visit, explore and discover! It's this time of year I get that itch to travel, or at least begin to plan!

I am so inspired by this perfect post from my beloved Intermix, which has sparked my thirst for new all ambience inclusive destinations paired with fashion. Starting with the ever so enticing Istanbul and Greece...take a look!

Istanbul, Turkey: 

Symi, Greece: 

                                 

Laguna Beach California:  

My hometown! An artists haven, intense surf and sand beaches, with the right mix of old hollywood sophistication!

Careyes, Mexico: 

Founded by Gian Franco Brignone, this destination is an absolute visionary that successfully draws in a unique international community! All It's colorful cliffside casitas, architectural villas, infinity pools, world class polofields, and home of the turtle sanctuary. Careyes is like no other place in the world. Where else can you walk a 3 mile long untouched beach with a surf that covers you in a salty mist that is just heaven? 

St. Tropez: 

Hands down one of the most charming small ports along the French Rivera or Côte d'Azur. It's fashionably chic, elegant and sophisticated—the days are never long enough to bask in the sun along the Pompeleone Bay, or arrive by boat to the magical port with its salmon colored rooftops and the smell of 100 year old pine trees, eucalyptus trees and vineyards. It carries a family vibe by day and sexy at night...

Singitia Reserves, South Africa: 

These 5 star camps are in a league of their own. With a level of sophistication and strong Eastern influences. The service like no other place in the WORLD! On your daily game drives, you will experience the raw beauty of untouched nature, the incredible wild animals in their natural habitats and scenery that is endless... it is a magical place that will evoke tons of emotions and take you back to your roots. Photographically, it's stunning!

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