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Sweet Peas

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Processed with VSCOcam with c1 preset[Dress: Free People // Slip: Free People // Booties: Sam Edelman]

Finding new colored walls is beginning to become one of my favorite things.  This particular purple beauty was smack in the middle of Hillcrest, just a few blocks down from the BEST brunch place, 100 Wines. Not only is it the cutest and hippest spot, but on Sunday mornings  you can order mimosas for $1!! And this girl loves her weekend mimosas, especially when they come with carafes of all different juices. I can’t wait for the weekend already.

Since we had just stopped at the Hillcrest Farmers Market and picked out these sweet peas, this wall seemed to go perfectly with my new little blooms. Although I’ve had this Free People dress for awhile, I always had trouble wearing it since it was see-through in certain lights (not a good thing). I realized I could pair it with my Free People slip, though, and the little bit of ruffle that showed at the bottom was just darling.

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Fall Brewing

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Fall Brewing Company happens to be one of San Diego’s more recent breweries to join the crazy craft beer scene down here. Located in the more “northern” part of North Park, it’s a bit more solitary from the rest of the NP scene, but it’s definitely worth it. My favorite part of this particular place has to be their clever naming skills when it comes to beer; “Unicorn Stampede” and “Mittens” are two of my favorites. The space is fun due to its warehouse vibe, and you can actually watch the brewmasters in action while sitting at one of their many wooden bars. I also adored their primitive furniture and color-crazy mural wall (as well as their beer). It’s a dog friendly brewery too, which means I can’t wait to get a pup and bring him there!

One of the coolest things about this particular brewery is their infatuation with food trucks. They have an entire monthly list of trucks that come and serve everyday, from sushi to creole to tacos. Oyster Project was serving up fresh shucked oysters last time we visited. How fun is that?

So, if you ever find yourself on 30th Street in North Park, (which you most definitely should because it’s packed with the coolest spots) make sure to head a little farther north and enjoy yet another great San Diego beer spot.

Bottlecraft

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If you know anything about San Diego, you probably know that the weather is always great, and that  it happens to be the craft beer capital of the world. It seems like a new brewery opens every weekend; you could spend weeks going and trying all of the different craft brews around the city (and we certainly try to!).

Within the craft beer scene, Bottlecraft is one of our favorite local finds. With two locations in North Park and Little Italy (two of my favorite spots in town), the store is filled to the brim with bottled beers from near and far. At the North Park location, you can grab a bottle and pair it with some fresh cheese straight from the Venissimo shop nestled in the back of the store, or grab some of their ready-to-go picnic goods and take it on the road. Or, if you want more of a bar vibe, try out the Little Italy location. Bring a sandwich and kick back with their rotating draft list or chilled bottles. If you’re sitting at the window, you also get to watch the planes come in for landing overhead. No matter which location, Bottlecraft is definitely one of SD’s best beer spots and should be high on your list to visit!

Urban Color

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Processed with VSCOcam with f2 preset[Sweater: Nordstroms // Shorts: Free People // Booties: Sam Edleman // Necklace: Made]

As you may be able to guess by now, North Park is one of my favorite spots in SD. We visit at least once a weekend (okay, more like three times). Nestled within the urban grunge are some of the coolest bars, boutiques and cafes. If you’re ever in the area, you must at least stop by Pigment (my favorite store ever), Hess Brewing, and Hammond’s Ice Cream. And those are only a few of my fav places! Ray Street, one of my newest finds, is a small alley chockfull of galleries. This mural was tucked behind one of them, so it called out for a few pics. And can I just say how much I love San Diego weather??

Makers Arcade

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The Makers Arcade Spring Fair took place on Saturday in North Park, and brought together a collection of San Diego’s coolest artists and craftsmen. This event was one of my favorite things I’ve attended. EVER! The fair was held in an old Post Office-turned lofts facility, making it the perfect backdrop for a hip urban event. Every corner of the market was picture perfect; I wanted to buy something from every single vendor! Some of the coolest features included endless graphic prints, recycled candles, hand lettered signs, a s’mores cart, Hawaiian lemonade in giant mason jars, fresh flower crowns, and hanging macramé pots.

Printed Palette was one of my favorite booths, selling everything from balloons to glasses to clothes with their hand designed graphics (I can’t wait to check out their boutique in Del Mar!) We literally stayed for hours because I didn’t want to leave an event with such a cool vibe. I’m already looking forward to the winter show!