I’m headed to Santa Barbara today on a secret blog mission… and you’ll just have to wait until next week to find out what kind of high-flying mischief I’m up to ;)!

Little man and I are staying over, and If we weren’t spending the night at my friend Sara’s abode… I’d be lounging over at The Canary Hotel.

The Bacara seems to get most of the love up here (and it should… it’s phenomenally beautiful)… but the Canary should get some props on it’s own right.

It’s a cozy California postcard steps away from State Street, with wrought-iron, hand-painted tiles, four-poster beds worth stealing (I’ve found someone who can make an exceptional copy), a rooftop with gorgeous views… and they’re pet-friendly, of course!

It’s toned-down luxury with extra personal touches, which in my book pretty much means perfection.

I’ll be taking the day off (WHAT?!?!), so no post on Thursday.

See you back here on Friday with my Mother’s Day Gift Guide (I know you guys need the weekend to get a head start ;)).

Mountains and oceans and sunsets… Oh My!

GORGEOUS beds that shouldn’t have ladies swinging from them (you know who you are ;)).

Cocktail please…

How you’d feel if you were here… with a pinwheel pen…

Walking on sunshine…

Yep… he can come too!