Hello, everyone! We are heading back to SF today after a nice vacation with family in southern California. I feel lucky that they are within driving distance (although several hours) and all healthy (we got virus tests before gathering). We started in L.A., then Lake Arrowhead, San Diego, and Laguna Beach. All fun spots in SoCal!
I’ve got some great tips for you for my five fave finds this week including the cool cabin that we stayed in, my weekend mountain attire, a watermelon salad, my sister’s healthy hair product that’s inexpensive, and more!
You guys took my advice about Liana’s designer pillows in my last post as she sold out the same day! If you like these posts, please leave a comment–also with any tips of your own!
1. Lake Arrowhead Cabin
I recommend this large Airbnb home, Fallen Timber Cabin. We could spread out, cook, work virtually, play pool, and board games(there are two game/family rooms in addition to what you see here) and sit on the deck. We would like to go back (it’s dog friendly too).
2. What I Wore In the Mountains
I don’t look so great in shorts (large derriere — although I wore them hiking)…I prefer skirts.
Bandanas (lots of colors–two shown here) • Madewell T-shirts (lots of colors) I’m wearing the navy. They fit a little looser, which I like. • White linen blend shirt • Striped Tee • Skinny jeans • Long Denim Skirt • Stretch bracelets from Target 1, 2 • Short snap front skirt • White Addidas comfortable.
You may also like Classic Style with Jeans, T-shirt, Cardigan.
3. Watermelon Jicama Salad
We had fajitas one night and I made this salad (doubled the recipe).
Food Network Courtesy of Bobby Flay
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, plus 1 teaspoon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, plus 1 teaspoon zest
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Kosher salt
- 1 jicama, cut into matchstick pieces
- 4 cups watermelon in 2-inch chunks
- 1/3 cup roughly torn fresh mint leaves
Whisk together juices, honey, pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Add the jicama, watermelon, and mint and toss to coat.
Gap linen shirt • CP Shades Skirt (similar printed version)
4. My Sister’s Fav Inexpensive Hair Conditioner
Doesn’t my sister, Teresa’s hair look great? I asked her what she uses. She got my dad’s thick silver hair.
She uses Trader Joe’s Hair Mask. It’s only $3.99 (available on Amazon if you aren’t near a Trader Joe’s).
5. Modern Pot For House Plants
Teresa bought this cool, well-priced plant also at Trader Joe’s. I need to check out my TJ’s for plants! She placed it in this pot from Amazon.
Those are my Favorite Finds including a fun mountain cabin, watermelon jicama salad, Healthy Hair Product, and Weekend Attire.
Let’s check out my friends, Cindy’s, and Annie’s favorites this week.
Rough Luxe
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What a wonderful post! I’m in SoCal with adult kids in the East Bay, so I love hearing about all your walks, outings, and travels. At TJ’s low prices, will definitely try that hair masque too!
Thanks!!
Mary Ann,
What a fun family visit you all enjoyed. I absolutely love the favorite 5 you, Cindy and Annie started. I typically find 5 favorites from the 3 of you each week! 🙂
Happy September 1. I’m counting the days until the weather remains cool.
xo,
Karen
Very Nice and fantastic tips, thank you!
I look forward to these posts every weekend. I was born in L.A. and I’m in Carlsbad now, so I like the tips pertaining to the SD area, Lake Arrowhead, OC… all of it. Love the outfit posts/links, and anything to do with TJ’s. We are looking to move out of state but I won’t live too far from TJ’s or Costco!
Thanks so much for commenting, Lissa!!!
if you like it, I will always like it! salad looks crazy good
xx
Debra
Love you, Debra.
Hi Mary Ann,
I am a long time reader but do not comment often. I read the watermelon/jicama salad recipe and immediately went to the store to get the ingredients. I just made it and found it to be as delicious as it sounded. Thanks so much for sharing it. I love your blog!
Thanks Sharon!
I am going to check out your sister’s hair masque at TJ’s what a great idea and that salad sounds fabulous! Glad you had such a fun time!
I’m going to buy it too, Cindy!!
What a beautiful cabin ! I was one of the fortunate to order Liana’s pillows they arrived ASAP
So fabulous what a bargain you shared with us .
The watermelon salad looks delicious I’m going to try it soon .
I’m glad you got one of the pillows !!