If you are visiting San Diego, treat yourself to a drive over the Coronado Bridge and park by the Hotel del Coronado while you go for a stroll along the beach. You don't have to be a guest at the hotel to walk on the beach or to purchase a beverage and enjoy the beach chairs. There is a lot of history in the hotel, so it is fun to walk through it and look at the pictures of famous actors and presidents who have visited the hotel.

My dear friend invited me to her birthday party, and it was one of the most original and fun evenings I had ever participated in for a celebration! TIFA Chocolate & Gelato closes the store and allows guests to host their own chocolate party. An employee of the store serves as the instructor for the evening and teaches the guests about how chocolate is made. Then, we all get to make our own chocolates! We made original ganaches, sprinkled the outsides of the chocolates with special dusting, and brought in our own appetizers and wines to enjoy all evening! After it was all done, the instructor also treated us to cappuccinos and other coffee drinks. What a creative way to stellabrate a birthday!

Through Facebook Marketplace, I had the pleasure of finding Kj Interiors. I visited their space in Orange County where I picked up a set of dining chairs that were refurbished. Kim has a number of beautiful pieces that are all of very high quality. She responds promptly to all messages and her furniture is reasonably priced.