northern california
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Skyline to the Sea Trail {Adventures}
Hello friends! A few weekends ago, I set out for a hike with my husband and one of my lifelong friends. Our goal was to hike to Berry Creek Falls in Big Basin State Park, Boulder Creek, California. We were set to start out at Waddell Beach, just north of Davenport, and hike the 12… Continue reading
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Ahwahnee Marry You {Our Yosemite Wedding}
Hello all, today I am going to talk about something so especially dear to my heart: our wedding day. April 5, 2019 was pure love and magic. I got to marry my best friend and love of my life, and in our very favorite place on Earth: Yosemite National Park. When we sat down after… Continue reading
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Welcome, 2019!
Happy New Year! 2019 is here! I know I’m a day late posting about this, but I was soaking in my last full day with my fiancé before he had to go back to work. We had a wonderful last day of 2018 – we went for a 5 mile hike, got sushi for dinner,… Continue reading
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Giving Thanks
Thanksgiving may be over this year (which I cannot believe I’m typing… where did 2018 go?! Like, seriously?!), but we do our best to practice thankfulness and gratefulness in our house year round. My fiancé and I do our best to always notice when the other is being particularly helpful and show our gratefulness. We… Continue reading
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Summer Sunshine {Solstice}
Last Thursday, for the Summer Solstice, I wore bright yellow and florals and after work, we headed to the beach! We brought dinner there, ate overlooking the ocean, dipped our toes in the freezing cold water, and walked in the sand and visited our jetty, where we touched the lighthouse for good luck! It was… Continue reading
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Spring in the Woods {Adventures}
This Easter, we went for a hike in Armstrong Woods State Park in Guerneville, California. It’s quite a gem tucked away in a small woodsy town on the Russian River in Sonoma County, about 30 minutes west of Santa Rosa. It’s truly a magical place; right when you enter the park, it is green and… Continue reading
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Wine Train {Adventure}
Hello all! Last weekend, my best friend had her bridal shower aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train, which was something neither of us had done before and it was so much fun. We woke up early, drove up to Napa, and made the train just in the nick of time! When we arrived in our… Continue reading
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California Dreamin’
Hello, lovelies! It’s been a bit since I’ve posted on here, so I figured it was time for a bit of an update. We’ve been busy, busy with family, wedding planning, and friends (and helping friends with wedding planning! So many weddings this year!). So when we get the chance, we’ve been laying low and… Continue reading
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Love your Mother {Nature}
Summer is officially here and for me, that means getting outside and exploring any chance I get! Today, we took a little hike in the Forest of Nisene Marks in Aptos, California. It is so green and beautiful there, and it makes me feel peaceful and at one with the earth. My mom asked for… Continue reading
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Winter Adventures
Hello, all! This Winter, a lot of changes have been happening in my life and home. I just began student teaching this week, and it’s been quite the change to my schedule. I’m adjusting to this, but it has been a fun learning opportunity and I feel that I am growing and changing by trying… Continue reading
About Me
Living in coastal Santa Cruz, California. Exploring the world, one step at a time.
caryn hewlett 