The hubby and I recently took a trip up to the Mission Santa Inés in Solvang where we were married 9 years ago. The church and grounds were every bit as beautiful as I remember!! Here are just a few pics of the gorgeous church grounds (more to come
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The first week of August in Santa Barbara has been a tradition dated back to the early 1920’s. The people of Santa Barbara have long been proud of their city’s heritage from Spanish founders and from the Spanish, Mexican and North American pioneers who first settled here
Read more →What better way to celebrate summer than an All-American Pepper Jack Burger, Tomato Salad and some a Strawberry Frozen Ice Cream treat! Or just add to your recipe list to make for some fun BBQ time with friends. I hope you enjoy these recipes and much as
Read more →A chic hat & sunnies make our “must have” list at all times! They are something we all need for practical reasons (like preventing wrinkles🙌🏻) and at the same time are the best style statements. Here are the combos we are crushing on 😘 xx Jess 1
Read more →Just in time for Memorial Day, Mommy Chic chef Tiffany Jaeger brings us this delicious recipe guaranteed to be a welcomed addition to any holiday or summer BBQ. Doesn’t everyone love a BLT Chicken sandwich?! Why not take your traditional yummy BLT sandwich and turn it into
Read more →One question that I always get asked is- what is the best foundation primer to use? There are so many out there that can help you achieve different looks and finishes, so today I’m going to share with you a few of my favorites. No matter if
Read more →Happy almost Cinco de Mayo! Many people think to celebrate in the kitchen with tacos, enchiladas, and tamales for Cinco de Mayo. How about adding some delicious Chicken Tortilla Soup to your Cinco de Mayo menu this week? This is not your traditional tortilla soup, though it
Read more →Since we recently celebrated our little Amalia’s baptism it was a topic fresh on my brain. So today I wanted to share a little from the special day as well as my picks for the best in christening gowns, rompers and gifts. If you want to get
Read more →Is anyone else in a rut cooking or having a hard time springing back into routine from Spring Break? Why are beets, oranges and avocado in one bite so good?! This salad is a super easy spring spinach salad. I hope you enjoy it as much as
Read more →This year for Easter we decided to stay in Los Angeles rather than head to Newport Beach to celebrate with our family. This was not because we didn’t want to be with everyone, but with my husband returning from China the day before and our family headed
Read more →Since today is Good Friday (which means means no meat for those who do celebrate this day) mommy chic chef Tiffany Jaeger is sharing a delicious and healthy fish recipe. I can’t wait for the hubby (hint hint) to make this. Kidding… well, kind of kidding:) Happy
Read more →I am calling today Wanderlust Wednesday in honor of today’s post highlighting my recent girl’s trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Since high school I have been blessed by the friendships of these amazing women. And although I don’t get to see most of them regularly, when
Read more →You have to eat something green for St. Patty’s day, right?! Not your typical St. Patty’s meal but this green chopped kale salad is way better then anything at the end of the rainbow! My friend dropped off a kale salad similar to this while I was
Read more →As we continue with introducing our newest contributors I excited to re-introduce our MOMMY CHIC chef Tiffany Jaeger. Tiffany has been sharing her delicious recipes for over a year and we are so lucky to have her! Today you get to learn a little more about her,
Read more →I have been practicing yoga and/or pilates on & off for years now. However, I have trouble conistently committing to these exercises that help strengthen and tone often opting instead for a cardio workout like running. Eventually I start to get a little achy and I realize
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