The past two weeks were just what I needed: plenty of time on the couch, catching up on the best tv shows of 2019. I shared a few of my recent favorites on Instagram stories but I thought I’d share a comprehensive list here (and I’ve never shared tv show recommendations on Modern Mollie). I…
The Wardrobe Makeover: The Plan
Dress | Hat | Earrings | Bag I’ve been through a lot of chapters with my wardrobe. As a teenager, I bought trendy, cheaper pieces. I didn’t care if they lasted – they wouldn’t be in style very long. In college, I shuffled between workout clothes, sundresses, and “going out” outfits. My body has changed…
2019: Year in Review
2019 has been a whirlwind, in the best possible way. This year has been infinitely different from 2018! After moving across the country and moving into a new apartment in San Jose, which was a lot of change, we spent most of this year in that apartment and really liked it. Joe started a new…
Gift Guide For Her | Travel Edition
As travel has been a big part of my life this year (and hopefully every year to come!), I thought it would be fun to share a gift guide for the lady in your life who also loves to travel. Every year I share a gift guide for her (here is last year’s) so I…
Phuket Travel Guide
The next stop on our Thailand journey is Phuket. After our time running around Bangkok, Phuket was a welcome change of pace. We soaked up the sun, swam in crystal clear water, and got a taste of this this stunning island. We have a lot of talk about so let’s jump into this Phuket…
4 Things A First-Time Home Owner Must Do
If you didn’t know it by now, we are buying our first home and we are so excited about it! There is so much to do and plan for, but we are ready for it and cannot wait for everything that gets thrown our way. I’ve received so many tips and advice from people, so…
Bangkok Travel Guide: Everything You Need To Know
The first stop on our incredible Thailand trip was Bangkok. This was the perfect place to start and get a taste of Thai culture. We landed on Friday morning and ran around all day Friday and Saturday. It was a brief stop but it’s easy to get around the city and we saw a…
Apple Hill: Five Places To Stop For Apples, Pumpkins & More!
Apple Hill has been on my list since we moved to California. Joe and I LOVED visiting apple orchards and getting cider donuts on the East Coast. We knew we wanted to pick apples, visit a pumpkin patch and scoop up all the delicious baked goods. I visited their website, which has a printable map….
Half Moon Bay Sunflower Fields
Over the weekend, Joe and I made our way over to Half Moon Bay to pick sunflowers. Through a quick search, I found that sunflowers are still in season and Andreotti Family Farms (in Half Moon Bay) has u pick sunflower fields. Andreotti is a family owned farm that has been open since 1926. They…
My Favorite Wineries in Napa
One of my favorite things about living in California again is having amazing wineries at my fingertips. Napa is only an hour and a half from San Jose and is the perfect getaway on a sunny Saturday. Joe and I are spoiled by friends who live in Napa and has gotten to explore a handful…
