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after 18 long months, the rivera clan took a little vacation! all four of us + papa kurt and gogo just returned from four glorious days at la quinta resort in la quinta, california -also known to us as heaven on earth. we've been coming to the resort for YEARS (it was the site of ...
when it came to booking a little getaway in honor of our last few months as a family of two, there was no questions where we'd be heading -our favorite place in the world, la quinta resort! as you know, we were just there over the thanksgiving holiday and had a wonderful time (we shot ...
two years ago my parents had the novel idea of celebrating my favorite holiday in the desert at the la quinta resort and after an amazing experience, this year we're back for round two. this time we've upgraded our rooms and plan on truly relaxing in style (especially since this is really the only other ...
the title of this post should really read "what i'm packing for la quinta where the temperature is currently triple digits" because it's HOT in the desert, y'all. we should have known this could be our plight when we booked this mini birthday celebration back in march, but given how dreary it has been in ...
thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. there's family, food, football, (black) friday sales. what's not to love? as is the case with many couples, i'd imagine, S and i have alternated celebrating with his family and mine for the entire duration of our 3+ year relationship. this year it was my my family's turn ...
desert weather is all about extremes. it can be 80-degrees during the day but dip into the 40's at night! so for those in-between hours when the sun starts to disappear behind the mountains but the heat of the day still lingers, a backless jumpsuit is the perfect outfit for a low-key evening out. after a ...
we're back. begrudgingly, of course. last week's mid-week getaway to la quinta was exactly what we needed -mind, body, soul, and relationship. from waking up without an alarm and morning walks around the resort and surrounding neighborhoods, to massages at the spa and an afternoon of reading under the desert sun, we relished in every moment ...
so as i mentioned before, i'm beyond excited for S and my getaway to the desert this week (we leave tomorrow!). we are long overdue for a romantic weekend away (or just a weekend away in general) and i'm looking forward to maximum relaxation and rejuvenation (and maybe a tiny tan if that's not too much ...
is it bad that it's only january 7th and i need a vacation? maybe don't answer that. the truth is, while the holidays are a wonderful opportunity to step away from the computer screen and focus on being present with friends and family, they are also extremely busy (and exhausting). and while i did in fact just have two ...
shawna leeann rivera
san diego-based style blogger and twin mom to henry & delilah. curator of simple, affordable fashion. lover of my husband, family, coffee, traveling, and the bravo network.