Romantic Getaway

Because my husband was honored this weekend (can I brag a bit?) and was inducted into the Santa Barbara Hall of Fame for soccer, we were able to take a trip down to his hometown of Santa Barbara. He was (and still is) an excellent soccer player but decided to stay true to his dream of being a dentist (and let me tell you- he definitely stayed true to his dental dream by turning down an offer to play for Galaxy.. am I mad? well, no- just a little bummed. Okay, a lot bummed) but was honored for his amazing soccer skills and consecutive MVP status. Any excuse to visit Santa Barbara is fine with me!! Among the other 12 Hall of Famers was the one and only Chuck Liddell! (If you don't know who he is, ask your husbands- they will know!) Oh boy, was my husband excited to chat with him!

Okay, on to the more interesting part of this entry!... Because I was supportive enough to sit through this long and at times boring ceremony, my husband was sweet enough to accompany me in return to Solvang! Oh how I love Solvang! From the beautiful florals, greenery, bakeries and pastry shops, to the wonderful dutch architecture, and most importantly, the amazing shops!! Don't worry, pictures to follow!


We asked the most adorable old lady to take this picture. She was standing at her little bus stop, her cute little head secured with a bright pink straw hat and plaid high-water pants. When we asked her to take the picture, she warned us sweetly that she wasn't very good at taking pictures and that she had to take it fast so she wouldn't miss her bus (this spot was one foot away from the bus stop haha).. I just wanted to put her in my bag and take her home with me!
This was the window of one of the many pastry shops in Solvang. It sure worked to get me inside!
My favorite shop had to be Picket Fences. It was a beautiful shop filled with the most amazing vintage and romantic home decor. The owners were wonderful women who were sweet enough to chat with me for quite some time about flea markets, business, Northern and Southern California shopping, and the works!! Thank you Picket Fences for the ultimate shopping experience!








Aren't these beautiful? If you haven't been to Solvang, go! Don't walk, run!!