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We’re getting a little R&R! SHOCKER…ok maybe just a lil bit. We will be playing and working while in California this week. We’re actually headed out to see the dynamic duo Nate + Jaclyn of ‘the image is found‘ for a one on one workshop on Wednesday + a photoshoot of us on Thursday! Ekkkkkk….so THRILLED. I set this up way back in December as a surprise to Eric for his birthday. If there’s anyone we wanna learn from it’s these guys and we finally need some one on one attention for our company.  So yeah we kinda splurged but talk about taking it to the next level…yeah baby!  We’re also gonna to do some yummy dining and boutique shopping in some vintage modern districts.  Does anyone have any recommendations??? The ‘Little Italy’ district seems dope…we’re just looking for salvage yards or anything that has mid-century modern aesthetics.  Oh pretty please…leave your ideas in the comment box below.  Thank you!  Can’t wait to tell you all about our fabulous getaway…Stay Tuned!


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  1. Amy No ideas. Just wanted to say that I love this post. You guys are rockin'. Good luck with this awesome week!! Yay!

  2. josh solar How awesome is that?!?!?! I'm so freaking excited for you guys. You'll have a blast. Nate & Jac definitely rock!

  3. Channon Jesh asked last week on facebook what it would feel like to hold someone you love with your eyes.....I Like how you guys are holding each other with in your sunglasses.....on a serious note, no suggestions: just have a great time! It will be fabulous!

  4. paul You guys are comin' to our neck of the woods! Hope you guys have a blast! Take this baby to the next level!

  5. Jessica You didn't mention what area of California you were going to be in, but if its in the Bay Area, I recommend you try and make it to Monterey. We lived there for awhile and there are gorgeous buildings out there. There is also the ocean! Carmel is awesome too.

  6. Lesley Barr YAY! I just took their workshop while they were in Vegas for WPPI and it was awesome!!! Granted, it wasn't one on one so yours is going to be even better!!!

  7. aviva CONGRATS! Nate & Jaclyn are amazing, if I lived any closer I'd do the same! They're in Oceanside (north county San Diego) so San Diego is where it's AT! I used to live there. Some great areas... Gaslamp at least one night for food, just go hungry and look at menus around 5th and F. Hillcrest is AMAZZINGGG for foods of all sorts AND shopping!!! Hit north county (Encinitas, Del Mar, Carlsbad) for other shopping and great food. Enjoy breakfasts! The Mission in Hillcrest, Beach Grass Cafe in Solana Beach - both huge family favorites! (email me if you want more ideas)

  8. Casia + Eric Awesome guys...thank you all for the fabulous ideas :) Channon...I love your in-sight on our sunglass shots! We are staying at 'The Pearl' a mid-century modern boutique hotel that's soooooo hip, cute and cozy...I'll take lots of pics. In our room we received a niffty packet titled 'Urbanist' that has all the yummy restaurants+retail in the surrounding area. 'Starlight' sounds really tasty for dinner & 'Cafe Chloe' for breakfast. Aviva...we ate in Carlsbad today and it was GREAT!

  9. aviva omg, you guys are RIGHT near one of my FAAAAAAAAVE restaurants; ISLAND PRIME. It's across from the airport on the little Harbor Island Drive peninsula. Spectacular wine list, and the best steaks you'll ever have in your life. Also a gorgeous view of the downtown skyline. AMAZING date night! Enjoy. I'm jealous!

  10. carson If you guys are in orange county then head over to the Orange Circle in the downtown area of the city of orange. Lost of great shops and tons of awesome places to eat. We used to live there and some of our favorite restaurants are Gabby's, The Filling Station, Felix's, and Taco Adobe. Hope that helps!

  11. john pascale Nate & Jac shot my wedding almost 6 years ago! Nice! They rock, tell them Elise and John say what's up! If your in the OC give a call. Enjoy!

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