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Before heading up to Big Sur, we stayed at the Ojai Rancho Inn (in Ojai) for one night and almost moved in/didn’t leave. I’ve been dying to stay here for awhile and now want to model my entire life after it. Indigo curtains in the rooms? Sign me up, I’m DIYing those suckers asap (anyone know how to indigo dye?). I also loved the front office’s amazing succulent-lined fireplace. I thought I had curbed my plant obsession a bit until I saw that little display of goodness.

Ojai is one of my favorite quick getaways because it isn’t too far from LA, but feels a million miles away once you’re there. The green (oh the green!!!), the sunshine, and the fresh air. It’s lush and beautiful, but sooo calming and quiet. Gotta love it, I swear.

We laid out by the pool for a bit (it was 80 degrees), rode bikes to Knead Baking Company for lunch (free bikes for hotel guests!), relaxed on the porch with a few beers, and had an amazing al fresco dinner at Osteria Monte Grappa. This day was one for the books! Loved every second of it.

Oh! And if you haven’t been to Meditation Mount, you must. That sunset is a total life-changer.

^^My memoirs should be titled White After Labor Day and Other Faux Pas that are My Life.

Well, we survived the end of the world, didn’t we? Now onto the holidays! I’m back in my hometown, celebrating Christmas with my family and friends and I couldn’t be happier. I love this time of year, when the air smells like fireplace and there are lights twinkling everywhere. It’s so peaceful and relaxing. All I need is a good movie to watch, a ball of yarn to knit, and a cup of something steaming hot. You too?

Also, I had a vacation day on Friday so Kyle and I decided to take a little adventure. We frolicked around Ojai for the day and that place is just stinkin gorgeous. I’ll post a lot more on the trip very soon, but the highlight was definitely Meditation Mount. I mean, look at that sunset – is it fo’real???

Also, I’ve been instagramming a lot of holiday goodness if you want to keep up! >> @thestyleeater

Anyway, sending you and your family so much love this holiday season. I hope you eat A LOT (especially in the dessert category), relax, and enjoy every minute!

The Style Eater

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Happy Holidays!