The Dry Bar

Last weekend, Dan and I took some engagement photos! I thought it would be fun to get my hair done at The Dry Bar so I could look extra snazzy in our soon to be save-the-date photos.

I think I've found my go-to place for a hair pick me up! The Dry Bar is so great, beautiful, fun and I felt like a million bucks when I walked out. They even have complimentary cucumber water, coffee or mimosas to sip on while you sit in your white leather swivel chair. The place is gorgeous and the hair results are amazing!

 

Here are a couple of our engagement pictures!

Fun With Wedding Registries!

We are having the best time registry shopping for the wedding! It's so much fun picking out things that we will be using in our new home. And contrary to popular belief, guys have fun with registries too! Dan was excited about pizza pans, blenders and ahemmm... a Nintendo Wii. Ha-ha.

Shopping at South Coast

Here are a few things on our list!

KitchenAid Stand Mixer, 5 Qt. Artisan in Pistachio

Which someone already fulfilled! Big hugs and kisses to the mystery person! I have a suspicion one of my Aunties got it for us! So excited!

Aebleskiver Stuffed-Pancake Pan

I can imagine making these little puff pancakes on Sunday mornings with Danny <3

Wusthof Gourmet 12-Piece Knife Set.
Droool...

 Blendtec Home The Professional's Choice Total Blender
A.K.A. The "Grandpa Blender" my grandpa has one of these and I steal it from him whenever I need it for recipes. It's the best blender in the world -- it can even make hot soup! Fancy pantsy!

Adventures With Food Trucks

We finally made our way over to the food truck gathering last Wednesday! Dan and I ate at The Burnt Truck, The Grilled Cheese Truck and Chunk N Chip. It was all A+ food, a fun time and definitely something I would recommend.

The Burnt Truck

Cheeseburger

Angus beef, American cheese, grilled onions, avocado spread

Fried Chicken

Buttermilk fried chicken, garlic potato spread, country gravy

Fried Bologna

Garlic aioli, mustard, crispy onion strings

Spam and Eggs

Soy aioli, fried quail egg, nori strips

 

I was skeptical about the spam and quail egg, but I'm glad we got it! It turned out to be one of my favorites!

The Grilled Cheese Truck

Dan ordered an American cheese on white bread with caramelized onions; I ordered gruyere cheese and fresh basil on white bread.

Chunk N Chip

We split a Blu-Laventine. Snicker doodle cookies with blueberry lavender ice cream.

Click HERE to view their awesome menu.

Our Weekend Trip to Catalina Island

On our way! Mmmm gold fish.

We took the Flyer from Newport at 8:00 and arrived in Avalon 2 hours later.

The Catalina Island Casino Ballroom opened to the public in 1929. The entire top floor of the grand casino has the largest circular wooden dance floor in the world.

 Dany, Evan and Daniel

Avalon is a car free city...golf carts rule the streets. Specially licensed vehicles are allowed to travel the interior of the island, where 200 buffalo roam. Too cool.

Even big company's have to downsize on the island. I think they're cute.

Good morning!

Nice Tinkerbell towel Dan. It looks good on you.

Catalina Island

Evan, Dany, Daniel and I are going to Catalina Island for the weekend! Yay mini vacation!

 In the 1930s, Catalina Island was a favored getaway destination for Hollywood stars such as Clark Gable and Charlie Chaplin. The island also served as a filming location for dozens of movies

Catalina back in the day...

 I'll tell you all about it when we get home.

Have a great weekend my friends!

Pictures:1,2,3,4,5,6,7



Kéan Coffee & Latte Art Throwdown

Shanny and I got a Cafe Napoli from Kéan -- my favorite coffee shop. I like to add a bit of honey and sprinkle some nutmeg on top! Perfection...

 

Latte Art Throwdown - KEAN Coffee from Nick Davies on Vimeo.


P.S. I am putting those sweet coffee cups on our registry! Dan and I are very excited about them!

By: Rattleware Coffee House 16oz Coffee Cups & Saucers.

Picture by Shannon Forsythe

Idyllwild Weekend

Grandpa owns a cabin in Idyllwild, CA. He's made it into his little slice of heaven, complete with sheep skin rugs and garage workshop  where he can create 'til his heart's content. My personal  fav is the cabin's kitchen -- hanging pans, homemade bottles of garlic olive oil and a walk in pantry. Dan and I love to visit whenever we get a chance (especially when it snows and we can make fires in the fire place and drink hot cocoa!).

Breakfast at the Red Kettle.

Mmmmm Coffee.

Junkyard Omelet.

Steak, peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, bacon and cheese.

 After Idyllwild we headed to the desert to meet up with some friends for a going away party. Our friend Bryce was leaving to play Water Polo for New Zealand...he needed a proper farewell party of course.