Staycation - Laguna Beach

Lately I’ve taken to the idea of planning annual staycations whether with my kids or solo. This year we hung out in Laguna Beach.

everyday life, nature, orange countyCarol ChinJanuary 28, 2026laguna beach, orange countyComment

Natural Mid-Century Color Palette

Spotted on a run last week in the Linda Vista neighborhood of Pasadena, north of the Rose Bowl - 3 mid-century homes sharing a soothing color palette in shades of gray, green and yellow.

landscape, nature, mid-century, pasadenaCarol ChinFebruary 1, 2022Pasadena, archiecture, color palette, mid centuryComment

Friday Fun - Trail Happy

This one’s short and sweet - while visiting family last week, I had a great time running the trails in Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, my San Diego happy place.

inspiration, motivation, nature, san diego, happy placeCarol ChinAugust 12, 2021trail running, Running, san diego, motivationComment

Museum Monday - Sculpture Garden Break

Where do you find inspiration? I got a healthy dose of art and inspiration Monday strolling the sculpture garden at Norton Simon Museum.

art, architecture, nature, motivation, pasadena, museums, inspirationCarol ChinMay 25, 2021Comment

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