Christian and I had such a fun weekend celebrating my 27th birthday in Santa Barbara! ย We stopped in Malibu on the way up to watch the sunset on the beach and have dinner at one of our favorite spots, Kristy’s. ย We then drove to Santa Barbara and spent Saturday brunching, hopping from tasting room to tasting room and walking along the pier. ย On Sunday we did a little shopping and stopped in LA on the way home to see my brother and sister-in-law who surprised me with a beautiful Magnolia Bakery birthday cake (and trick candles of course)!
Christian and I have visited vineyards in Santa Ynez Valley when we came to Santa Barbara for our anniversary (vineyard photos here), but playing downtown and walking around State Street was a totally different experience. We really had a great time together and Christian always has a way to make me feel so special.
More to come on some of my favorite birthday gifts – one of them having graced instagram already – my own lemon and lime trees!! ย Below are some snaps from our trip –
– a surprise farmer’s market off of Mulholland Drive! ย $5 for these avocados –
I want to buy apparels and some jewelry:)
Kathleen!! I absolutely ADORE your outfits! You look amazing! Gotta get me one of those fav sequinned skirts – looks so great paired with chambray! Also, super excited this giveaway is open to international readers – this Aussie is in with a chance! X Carly
found your blog in the link up! loved it!!! beautiful post!
Irene
http://www.thedailylace.com
I desperately need summer sandals!! That’s going to be a MUST. Then, maxi dresses!
Love the blog! Also love the giveaway. Just bought a house, so the gift card would be put to good use ๐
What a fun and special way to celebrate your birthday! It all looks so dreamy and the lemon and lime trees sound amazing! Happy birthday!
Heather | Port City Prescription
I’d buy some great shoes with a Nordstrom’s gift card. I’d use the West Elm gift card to furnish my daughter’s new apartment! Happy belated birthday!!
You are too cute in those birthday glasses! Glad you had such a fun weekend!
looks like such a fun weekend!! i am so jealous of your quick little getaways, so much to see and do in california!!
xo mk
gold-hatted lover
Did you mean West Elm? I honestly have no clue what I’d get. We’ve slowed down on decorating but I’m sure a West Elm gift card would help pick it up!!
Girl, I need your closet! So gorgeous! I’ve attempted to post my first OOTD but I’m a little too chicken to post it yet. Hope your birthday was fabulous, friend–you deserve it!
Eek! My fiancé and I just bought our first house, so fingers crossed for this giveaway!!!
Sounds like a great weekend – your photos are beautiful! XO, D
Gorgeous photos! Looks like you had an amazing birthday weekend!!
xx Abby
Shoes!