trip up the coast.

my mom and i drove up the coast to santa barbara to spend some qt with grant and ahnika.

on our way up, i visited my old pal, d. kiyoi at smashbox.

he told me some secrets about reality t.v., we reminisced about discovery class at gordon,

and ate a delicious salad in culver city.

always good times with this man.

if ever in santa barbara and looking for a place to stay.

venture to this hidden gem located on the famous and fun, state st.

the newly renovated chic hotel is known to be the "h&m" of motels. i think i agree.

this was our room.

make sure to rent these bikes (for FREE) and take a ride down to the beach.

lay out on this vegas like sun deck.

don't forget to visit the johnsons

...and for those of you bachelor fans, make sure to make a detour to

2351 Kanan Road in Agoura Hills to see this hidden spot.

so much magic has gone on in this house.