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Summer Skin Shield

8/30/2015

Being that I have been lucky enough to spend quite a bit of time in the sun this summer, and plan to continue to for as long as possible, I have been on the lookout for a facial sunscreen that I could wear on days when I also want to wear makeup! Found it! Oz Naturals Age Defying Solar Shield has SPF 30 and a medium tint that can replace my BB cream for those sunny days. Add a little powder or bronzer on top, to avoid any shine, and you're good to go.

As Oz puts it: "SAFE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES, this non-irritating, paraben-free sunscreen can be applied daily on the face and body, and can be worn alone as a foundation, or under makeup." I am #dbsobsessed and plan to keep this as part of my ongoing summer skin routine.

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Piatti Sacramento + Rombauer Wine Dinner

8/29/2015

What a treat it was to attend the Rombauer Wine Dinner at Piatti Sacramento, this last Thursday. The food prepared by Chef Lance Carlini was impeccable, and a perfect pairing to each of the delicious wines from Rombauer. Check out the menu, complete with mouth-watering pictures, below!

The Anti-Spring Break Cabo

8/26/2015

Cabo gets a bad wrap. So many people hear that four-letter word and think 'SPRING BREAK'! As someone who loves Los Cabos, I felt that I should tell you all about the adult version of Cabo. The version filled with culture, exquisite food, luxury experiences and a multitude of activities.

Rule #1: Stay in San Jose del Cabo, or on the corridor between San Jose and Cabo San Lucas. You'll avoid the party scene (when you want to), and enjoy a quieter and more beautiful side of Cabo.

Check out the galleries below for tips, tricks and suggestions for my perfect Cabo trip.

The Look

The Views

The Fun

The Eats and Drinks

The Town

Happy #NationalDogDay!

8/26/2015

Bringing Alfie into my life this year has been the best choice I could have made! What a sweet little creature to love and be loved by. Thrilled to be celebrating #NationalDogDay with my little nugget. Here are some of my favorite of his many glamour shots:

Last Summer Readings

8/25/2015

Time for yet another book update! It must be summer, with all the poolside book time I have been able to get in! I found some great ones in this batch, and can't wait to share. I hope you enjoy!

Let me start by saying: yes, we have established that I am a creep when it comes to some of my book choices, and I have not let you down in that department with this first choice. I saw on Watch What Happens Live, that famed horror film producer, Jason Blum, of Blumhouse Productions, was coming out with a collection of short horror stories. Given his films, and the fact that I live for all things Andy Cohen, I knew I was going to read the book.

The Blumhouse Book of Nightmares: The Haunted City, is a collection of stories from a number of people, all being as creepy as they can possibly be. There are even stories by both Ethan Hawke and Eli Roth! Some stories are definitely better than others, and some are just downright gross, and I stopped reading them. However, if you are someone who likes a scary story that makes you think and creeps you out, then this one is definitely worth checking out.

Hoping this is the first of many collections to come from Blum.

In keeping with disturbing and thrilling books, up next is the latest book from an author I have written about before, Chevy Stevens.

Those Girls is the story of the lives of 3 sisters who deal with some very effed up things, from a very young age. Like, VERY effed up. Many twists and turns and a fun read to keep you on the edge of your seat, much like all other books I have read by Stevens.

Much like everyone else, I read The Girl on the Train, and loved it. As many reviewers mentioned, this thriller is perfect for anyone who loved the books by Gone Girl author, Gillian Flynn.

Very much in keeping with the books listed above, Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll is an edge of your seat mystery that has a lot of fun twists and turns. While you think the story is about one tragic event for more than half of the book, it turns out that something WAY more intense happened as well, which changes the entire story. I loved it, and could not put it down.

I NEVER read celebrity tell all books. I don't know why, but I don't. However, given the great publicity this book got, I was hooked by the promise of juicy gossip, and Holly did not disappoint. If you ever enjoyed watching The Girls Next Door, or Holly's World, you must read Down the Rabbit Hole by Holly Madison. Seeing all the weirdness of Hugh Hefner and Playboy through her eyes, makes me watch to rewatch it all from this new POV!

Lo Siento!

8/24/2015

Sorry for the hiatus folks! Playing catch up after my time out of town has meant fewer posts, BUT on the flip side, I have some VERY exciting things to share with you in the coming weeks. So, stay tuned and get excited.
In the meantime, get your nerd on, like me, and get into ADULT COLORING BOOKS?! Here is my first creation, along with info on the book.

Farm Fresh to Me

8/20/2015

As one of the most popular CSAs around, I am sure many of you have heard of Farm Fresh to You.

My favorite things about this particular CSA: wide delivery coverage, ability to manage account (including choosing what is in your box, schedule and skip boxes) through their very user-friendly site, and incredible produce and locally made artisan foods.

Being particularly impressed with this week's box, I had to share!

Did I mention they also have the option to add fresh flowers to your order? I LOVE that feature. It is hard not to have a good day when you are surrounded by sunflowers!

The Old Dog Ranch Rosemary Walnuts are OUT.OF.THIS.WORLD. They're one of the many local packaged foods you can add to your delivery.

Is there anything better than heirloom tomatoes? Let me tell you the answer: NOPE.

Being obsessed with Shishito Peppers as I low carb, I am totally in love with the fact that these were an option this week. They are MUCH better quality than what you will find in the majority of stores.

MAJOR PUDDING ANNOUNCEMENT

8/15/2015

This just in, fellow low carb people:

I have discovered the greatest sugar free pudding flavor around... WHITE CHOCOLATE. Get it.

Bath Salts (sans face eating)

8/14/2015

Newest DBS obsession: bath salts from the San Francisco Bath Salt Company. While I have never been to the tourist trap of a shop (and probably never will), they are available online.

What I love about them: very reasonable prices for the large amount of product per package, incredible scents like lavender, eucalyptus and more, real muscle tension relief.

#dbsobsessed