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Tuesday, March 8

Beautiful California... why I don't I live here?!

So the husband and I arrived in California today, 
(we're here for a work conference in Monterey)
and oh my goodness, I feel so refreshed already.

I forgot how deprived I've been in Montreal....  of sun, of greenery, of fresh sea air. 
I could feel my winter blues disappear with every breath.
We arrived in San Francisco to cloudy skies, but it didn't matter. The scenery was lush, and beautiful.

In Monterey, we're staying at this adorable little hotel called the Spindrift Inn. It has the sweetest little balcony, and is well-stocked with my favourite Aveda body products.
Oh and I can't wait to sleep in that gigantic bed tonight!

So anyway, I just wanted to pop in and say a quick hello. I expect I'll be a bit busy with work over the next few days, but after that we're heading off on a road trip around the southwest, so undoubtedly I'll have tons of pictures to share with you!
oxo
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16 comments:

  1. MoniqueMarch 8, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Wow, your trip pics so far are amazing. My favorite is the art work on that wall. I love finding random street art like that. Enjoy your time there. So great to here you are shaking off the winter blues. Looking forward to your road trip pics.

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  2. mermaid galleryMarch 8, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    looks wonderful...i know what you mean about being deprived. Sunshine just opens us up.....

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  3. Anna WalkerMarch 8, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    I Have no idea why you don't live in CA It's amazing! :)
    Monterey is so lovely and nice! Go check out the aquarium and the awesome Jelly Fish then go enjoy Bubba Gumps! :)
    I swear it's so much fun!

    http://annawalker1992.blogspot.com/

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  4. NoemiMarch 9, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    Well I am partial to Sunny South Florida since I live here, but those photos are fantastic, and I love the Aveda product reminds me of my 40th bday and the little boutique hotel we stayed at in South Beach. Have fun it looks wonderful :)
    ♥ Noemi
    Fashion: http://www.classy-n-glamorous.blogspot.com
    Travel: http://www.brianna64-acrossthesea.blogspot.com/

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  5. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    nice, can't wait to see some pics of sunny California :)

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  6. NancyMarch 9, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    I always ask myself the same thing when I visit CA. Monterey is such a gorgeous area - enjoy! Drive down to Big Sur if you have the chance. I'll be up in Marin for a retreat in a couple of weeks, can't wait :)

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  7. EmilyMarch 9, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    oh you just wanted to pop in and brag! ;)
    Why did I have to visit the part of california that was buried in snow 2 weeks ago???

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  8. Pinecone CampMarch 9, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Monterey is one of the prettiest places in California. Love it! I also love your pics.

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  9. Diana MieczanMarch 9, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Wow those photos are fantastic and I feel happy just looking at them:) Have a wonderful time, sweetie
    Kisses

    Ps: I’m hosting a charming jewelry GIVEAWAY today! Hope you’ll join in:)

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  10. ElizabethMarch 9, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Wonderful pics of our California! You are here at a great time with all of the hills such a pretty green. Enjoy your time here!

    xoxo

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  11. AshleyMarch 9, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    I've only been to So Cal, but I truly ask myself pretty much every day why I'm not living there yet.

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  12. Tanya (a Taste of T)March 9, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Oh I love that area!

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  13. OkieMarch 9, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Gorgeous pictures. We're trying to budget in a family vacation to a beach house. This post makes it so tantalizing...I just want to go now. :)

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  14. and flowers pick themselvesMarch 9, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    monterey is one of my favorite places in the world! can't wait to go back some day. enjoy your time!

    xo Alison

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  15. Crazy Sweet Life (Brianna)March 10, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Hope you're having fun! It looks so gorgeous there...meanwhile, we just got another little mini snow storm and now it's freezing rain!

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  16. this free birdMarch 23, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    monterey is the cream of the crop in CA...did you visit big sur?? now there's a slice of heaven on earth!

    xo,
    c

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