Travel

Getty Field Trip


Given the busy work week, the holiday season, and everyday life - it's not often that you get to bask in the delights of museum days, but the hubby and I were able to take a trip up to the Getty Center a few weeks ago, and it was well worth it! The views overlooking the Pacific, some insights into the city, and the beautiful garden are enough to get you there again and again (and we'll be sure to do just that). Read More
Foodie Fun

Noble Packaging


There's nothing I love more than amazing packaging (*I'm a sucker really for good packaging that I'll probably buy it JUST BECAUSE it looks so cute). Noble Handcrafted does an amazing job with their vintage apothecary style jars and graphics - they offer "tonics" of vinegars and syrups that feel homemade. What's even better is that they truly are devoted to their artisanal craft - find them here on Gilttaste or Mikuni Wild Harvest. Read More
Live, Work, Play

Lamb & Flag Launch!


For the last 5 months, I've been working on an amazing new retail project called Lamb & Flag (*aka - the day job). It's been a whirlwind of an experience and it's a blessing to be a part of the beyond talented LXF team, capturing all the things I love - buying, fashion, retail, and above all - working on a concept that is grounded in the idea of "Beautiful Rebellion" - challenging mediocrity, supporting the idea of pushing forward, and marching to your own beat and no one else's. A true Sunny Side of Gray statement if I do say so myself. Read More
Foodie Fun

Homemade Macarons


Feeding into the addiction everyone knows I've spiraled out of control on - I decided to buckle down and try, once and for all, to attempt baking the deliciously delicate French Macarons I love so much. I had been reading how-to's on macarons for a while now and wanted the EASIEST possible recipe. Turns out, these bad boys are NOT meant to be easy - they take a good amount of patience, time, and the love of macarons to get it just right :) Read More
Inspiration

Happy Friday!


Stevie & Dizzy make me happy :) Read More

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My name is Kristine Cruz and I'm an eternal optimist.
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