We’re back in London and I really have lots of mixed feelings about it. Our tiny apartment feels tinier, yet cuter than ever and the city’s hustle and bustle is driving me crazier than before. Yet meeting up with friends and exchanging summer stories and being back in my kitchen makes it all worth it. Having something exciting to look forward to also helps: we’re leaving for our California honeymoon in a few days and I couldn’t be happier! We’ll start things off in LA and then working our way up the North.

To mark the occasion, here’s a few Cali links to fuel my anticipation and give us all serious wanderlust. Here’s to a great weekend!

Food is at the top of my travel list- always. And doing it like the locals usually helps.

Love the history behind this architecture movement.

This restaurant chain keeps things the same yet different and it’s very cool.

Movies set in LA (some of my favourite ever make the list).

Along with favourite bands and films, this contributed majorly to my Cali obsession (remember this?).

We’re planning on following this Big Sur guide almost to a T.

On one of my favourite writers.

I wouldn’t mind being locked up in here for a couple days.

* From Mike’s May visit to LA.