cali forn ia

brian meares and i just got back from california. we went to a wedding of a college friend in santa barbara (which may be the most perfect spot to get married) and then we drove up the coast and spent a few days in big sur.

the tibi dress worked out fine with the zara shoes.  sleeves here, sleeveless version available here

a rare three schnauzie morning captured on state street


colorful buoys on the santa monica wharf


we were lucky to catch the solstice parade on state street - these cute little girls were selling eggs full of confetti

a handsome groomsman (succulents for boutineers - clever)

the reception was on top of a mountain at a gorgeous venue, eilings park

onto big sur, where we stayed at the amazing ventana inn -- the path to our room was lined with lavender

there was a lot of time spent in this hammock on our deck overlooking the pacific

and in these two chairs in the meadow

outstanding in a field (i am)

they aren't kidding about the big trees


a few of our favorite eats, big sur bakery, deetjen's big sur inn, and nepenthe







when we weren't eating (which wasn't often) we hiked to find waterfalls

and the sunset over la leaving on the red eye to come home