20-Something Style: My Favorite Christmas Pajamas
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I decided to share two of my favorite brands with you all so that you too can hop on the matching PJ train with me in time for the Holidays.
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"Surround yourself with the things you love. Discard the rest."
- Kate Spade
The 20-Something throws a Christmas PJ Party
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For the past 8 years, a group of my closest girlfriends have been getting together for a Christmas sleepover complete with matching PJs, cookie decorating and holiday movie watching! It became especially cherished when we all moved away for college but were reunited each winter break. So, I thought that I would share our beloved tradition with you all. Here are some ideas for the perfect Christmas Pajama Party…
Read More20-Something Style: Blanket Scarfs in Central Park!
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The weather was beautiful while we were there with only one evening of rain. So, I was able to break out some of my new Black Friday items. Most of them are still on sale (up to 40%!)
Read MoreThe 20-Something Celebrates Thanksgiving!
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Happy Holidays everyone! I am so excited that we have finally reached my favorite time of the year. There is very little that I love more than when the weather cools down, holiday music is on the radio and the house smells delicious from whatever winter treat is cooking in the oven.
Read More20-Something Style: Weekend Getaways
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If you have been following The 20-Something Girl recently, then you know I am all about my weekend getaways! Ever since I graduated from college and entered "the real world," my weekdays have pretty much been spent inside at a desk. So, when the weekends roll around, I try to take as many mini adventures as I can to explore the great state of California.
Read MoreWeekend Update: Girls Trip to Bear Valley
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Happy Monday everyone! I have to say, I truly had the best couple of days this past weekend. A group of my closet girlfriends made the journey to our friend Lauren's cabin in Arnold, CA for a weekend of fun and relaxation in the mountains.
Read More20-Something Style: Falling for Toss Designs
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I am so excited that my good friend Caroline Curran reached out to me to help Toss Designs showcase their amazing new fall line!
Read MoreThe 20-Something Celebrates Halloween!
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Even though Halloween is more of a children’s holiday, it is one that I always get pretty excited about. In my mind, Halloween marks the beginning of my favorite time of the year; the holidays! Growing up in California meant that Halloween was typically the first weekend that turned cold. So, my family always seized the opportunity to break out some fall favorites. This year, I am going to be in North Carolina for my first Homecoming since graduating from Wake Forest and I couldn’t be more excited. Although it does mean that my Halloween plans will be a little different… So for those of you who will be home this weekend, here are my tips for throwing the ultimate Halloween Party!
Read More7 Activities to Check off your Fall Bucket List
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We are about half way through October, which means that Fall is in full swing. This past weekend, I had an exceptionally “Fall” day where I went to a pumpkin patch, made homemade pumpkin bread and drank pumpkin ale with friends, all while finally wearing boots and a scarf! So, I thought that I would share some of my favorite Fall activities with all of you to help you enjoy this beautiful and colorful season.
Read MoreCelebrating Fall: Homemade Pumpkin Bread
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There is nothing better than warm homemeade pumpkin bread on a cold fall day!
Read MoreCelebrating Fall: Apple Picking
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It is finally starting to feel like fall which means that it's time to start participating in all of the activities that make this season so special like visiting a pumpkin patch, drinking hot beverages and going apple picking!
Read MoreWe all Scream for Ice Cream, Especially with this Recipe!
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I decided to share my favorite recipe for making classic mint chocolate chip ice cream with all of you. It doesn’t matter if it is the middle of summer, or the dead of winter, ice cream will always be a good idea. Enjoy!
Read MoreCountry Music, Wine and Sun at Gargiulo Vineyards
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Those of you who know me well know that two of my favorite things in this world are country music and fantastic wine. So, this past weekend when I was invited to a private wine tasting event and country concert at Gargiulo Vineyards, I was so excited. Gargiulo Vineyards is located in Oakville which is only about an hour away from our good family friend’s home in Santa Rosa, so I decided to make a weekend out of it.
Read MoreCelebrating 23 at Auberge du Soleil
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Last week, one of my best friends from high school and I both turned 23 so we decided to celebrate how young women should, at a spa!
We knew that we wanted to do something special for our birthdays this year not because 23 is especially significant, but because it was the first birthday that we were able to spend together since we left for college 4 years ago!
Read MoreThe 20-Something Girl Update
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Oh how I have missed you all! I am so sorry that I have not been very active on rachaelclairesf recently but things were pretty hectic after returning home from Europe and I think that I just needed to take some time for myself. But, I am very excited about the next chapter so I wanted to give you a quick update on what I have been up to for the last month!
Read MoreThe French and Italian Riviera
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After our time in Provence, we decided to drive through St. Tropez and Monte Carlo on our way to Portofino. I was so excited because I had never been to any coastal towns in France or Italy except for the family vacation that we took to Positano in southern Italy a few years back. However, since we had to get to Portofino by that evening, we didn't have as much time as I would have liked to explore each town, so we had to make the most of it.
Read MoreLavender Fields and Farmer's Markets in Provence
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We spent two full days in the Luberon region of Provence eating incredible meats, breads, olives and drinking even better wines. My mom and I were so excited that my dad was able to join us in Provence for our next week of adventures which included visiting the stunning lavender fields, classic French Farmer's Markets and dozens of small villages that are built into the hillsides.
Read MoreThe 20-Something Girl in London
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The second stop on my journey through Europe was in London, England! After having such an incredible experience in Paris (Check out my Paris Post here), especially when it came to the lack of crowds and a feeling of complete safety, it was shocking to see how many tourists were in London. In my experience, the number of people in each city were like night and day. Regardless of the crowds however, we had such a blast in London.
Read MoreThe 20-Something Girl in Paris
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My Three-Week long European adventure began this week in Paris and I am still on a high from the sights, food and people! Here are some highlights from our three days in the city of lights.
Read MoreThe 20-Something Girl Sees the World
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I am leaving on Friday for a 3-Week adventure through Europe and I couldn’t be more excited! Travel has always been a big part of my life. My family has taken a trip to a new country pretty much every other year since I was little and it has allowed me to develop a deep appreciation for the world around me. There is nothing that I love more than immersing myself in new cultures and being able to see the world from a new perspective.
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