GOT AN INVITE


Cousins in Long Beach + Newport


I have 2 [drastically different] cousins that have lived in Cali for years. I love visiting here - it's beautiful, chill vibe, and sunny 24/7.

But I don't think I ever see myself living here. Number 1, it's expensive!

Don't get me wrong, I love a luxury experience and living bougie with 5 star service and valet. But not everyday.

And I feel that I would miss the seasons changing.

But all in all it was the perfect 4 days to getaway and get a change of scenery.

I'm coming back inspired and ready to rock April and May.

Here's pics from my iPhone and big camera if you wanna see....


things you should know about my cousin Drew...
  • He's 41 and single and lives with his pup, Layla. And a total Nebraska boy at heart.
  • He's a Senior account manager for a market research company and works from home
  • he loves live music and is a musician, himself
  • he could use a housekeeper


THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MY COUSIN ANDREA...
  • She's 44 and is a wife to Andy and mother to Charlee (10) and Rowan (8)
  • she is bougie to the 10th degree
  • she is a very talented interior designer and is helping me choose light fixtures for the new place
  • we have similar childhood pasts (both being only children from moms cut from the same cloth) we had a lovely afternoon at her pool connecting like we never have before. I understand her now.
  • her housekeeper's name is Maria
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People taking selfies and laughing together inside a car during a road trip.
Lagunitas beer can in a yellow corn-shaped foam koozie holder.
Person lying on green grass lawn on a sunny day.
Panoramic view of a mid-century modern building with landscaping under blue skies.
Golden retriever dog playing and running along a beige building exterior.
Dramatic coastal landscape showing cliffs and ocean waves under clear blue skies.
Palm trees line a coastal path overlooking the Pacific Ocean on a sunny day.
Walking path along coastal cliffs with palm trees and ocean views.
People walking along a coastal cliff path overlooking the Pacific Ocean on a sunny day.
Palm tree silhouettes against a bright blue sky and ocean horizon at sunset.
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Oceanfront shopping strip with palm trees and commercial buildings under blue skies.
Wide promenade lined with palm trees and people enjoying a beachfront walkway.
Wooden boardwalk with railings at sunset casting long shadows.
Wide sandy beach with lifeguard tower and orange safety cones at sunset.
Orange cocktail with garnish in a stemmed glass against an ocean view.
Palm trees illuminated at dusk along a beachfront promenade with string lights.
Modern interior hallway with white walls and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Modern living room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a covered outdoor patio area.
Open concept living space with wood floors, modern furniture and natural light flooding through windows.
Coastal dining room featuring a wooden table, woven pendant light, and peace sign wall art.
Luxurious home bar with black cabinets, wine fridge, and pendant lighting.
Minimalist hallway with wooden floors, surfing artwork, and potted plants.
Modern backyard featuring a swimming pool, outdoor dining area, and contemporary pool house.
Cozy pool house lounge with blue sofa, wall-mounted TV, and industrial ladder accent.
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Modern sliding barn door labeled 'poolbath' with metal ladder and pool view.
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Exterior view of the Getty Center museum with downtown Los Angeles skyline visible in the distance.
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Aerial view of a circular garden maze with water features at the Getty Center.
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Art gallery interior with hardwood floors and framed photographs mounted on beige walls.
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Panoramic view of a sunset beach with palm trees creating silhouettes against the horizon.
Silhouettes of people and a dog walking along a beach at sunset.
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Dog's shadow and paw prints reflected on wet beach sand during golden hour.
Person playing with a small dog on the beach at sunset.
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Wide view of an empty beach with calm waters and distant boats on the horizon.
Person and dog playing chase on a sandy beach with ocean waves in the background.
Person and dog playing together on a beach at sunset with footprints in the sand.
Silhouettes of a person and dog walking along the shoreline during a golden sunset.
Decorative painted wall with colorful geometric patterns and designs in sunlight.
Person and pit bull dog posing together on driftwood at the beach.
Golden retriever receiving affectionate pets and cuddles while relaxing indoors.
Geometric pattern of white concrete pavers with grass growing between the spaces.
Mid-century modern house exterior with white walls and desert landscaping.
A series of outdoor selfies taken in bright sunlight with a blue sky backdrop.
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Orange cocktails and drinks arranged on a table during sunset with ocean views.
People dining at a dimly lit restaurant with food and drinks on the table.
A hallway with black and white wall murals being cleaned with a mop.
Display case filled with rows of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies.
White ceramic bowls with decorative butterflies arranged in sequence.
Vintage photographs displayed in clear acrylic blocks on a textured surface.
Kitchen counter reflections showing people preparing food and drinks.
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Wooden serving board with pink pickled vegetables, lime wedges and dipping sauces.
Outdoor dining setup with wooden serving board and various condiments on a patio.
Friends enjoying drinks and conversation at an outdoor restaurant patio.
Fresh salad plate with mixed greens, meat and dipping sauces served at a restaurant.
Grilled meat dish served with white rice and salad on a plate in dim lighting.
Golden retriever wearing a pink collar outdoors on a sunny day.
Illuminated marble bar counter with bartender preparing drinks.
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Selfie taken at sunset with ocean view in the background.