Made it to LA

Photo Credit: Sugar Paper

So, as you have noticed I have not had the opportunity to update my blog very much. I finally made it out to California and am starting to get settled in. Moving furniture and a car cross country was NOT very pleasant at all, but I guess you must take the good with the bad. I am very excited and happy about starting a new chapter of my life, back were it all began.

Los Angeles, California

Missing Paris

Photo Credit: Simply Seductive

I was just in Paris two months ago and I already and craving another trip! What is wrong with me? J'taime Paris??

This photo will have to hold me over until my next trip to the most beautiful city in the world.

Lorena Alexandria

Little Plam Island

Every year my family and I take a summer vacation. This year they chose the luxury island of Little Palm Island in the Florida Keys. This will be a first for me!
Check out the website here.
Photo Credit: LuxeGetaway

I am already dreaming of being in that chair! Right.Now. Let me know if anyone has suggestions for what to do in the Keys? Where to eat? Shop? Whatever..

Lorena Alexandria

Larson Family Vineyard

This photo was taken during a vacation in Sonoma County a few years ago at the Larsen Family Vineyard. If you find yourself wine tasting in the area you MUST visit this laid back, adorable winery! Say HI to the yellow, black and brown labs that greet you at your arrival!

Check them out...!

Lorena Alexandria

1st annual Molina/Bates/Valko/Prince Cousins Trip

So, my cousins and I all decided.....well actually, back it up. I decided to start an annual cousins, all-girls weekend to be hosted in a different city each year. Luckily, for me, when I made this suggestion, all my cousins thought it was a fabulous idea and actually bought tickets! This year we are going to celebrate in Dallas, the home of Stella Molina! Here is our fabulous all-girls weekend itinerary! Suggestions, comments, concerns?? Hahah

Friday, April 8, 2011

Drinks and hors d'œuvres at my place from 5p-6p

Dinner and drinks at Ocean Prime from 6p-7:15

Dallas Mavericks game from 7p-10:30 then drinks at the Jack Daniels Club post game

Post game drinks at The Ritz or Dragonfly at Hotel ZaZa

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Coffee and breakfast at my place around 9ish

Walk/run the Katy Trail

Lunch off the Katy Trail at the Katy Trail Icehouse –noon

Spa Service/Shopping 1p-3p Rest 5p-7p

Dinner at Sambuca or Alma or Javiers

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Walk to trolley, take trolley to breakfast at Breadwinner for brunch

Shop around West Village

Dallas Arboretum

Thoughts? Suggestions? I will be shocked and amazing if we actually get all these scheduled events in! Excited for the Dallas Mavericks game!

Next year; Chicago!

Europe 2011

So last week I returned from my vacation in London and Paris. It was amazing! This was my fourth time to visit Paris and third time to visit London and I still can't get enough of those two cities. As a young kid, I dreamed of living abroad one day. I would love to move to Paris for a few months and take a photography or a cooking course! One day! Here are some of my favorite photos from the trip.

Photo Credit: Alana Mitnick and Lorena Molina

The Stairs along the Seine

The Eiffel Tower

Random School in Paris

Tower of London

The beautiful blue doors of Paris

Seine River-Paris, France

Couple

The Victoria & Albert Museum

Jardin Du Luxemburg-Paris, France

Biggest Merengues I have ever seen!

LOVED the flower shops everywhere in London and Paris....Beautiful flowers at every turn!

Lorena Alexandria

Paris and London Photos to come!

My recent trip to Europe could not have turned out better! I love London and Paris!

Whenever I return I am always just a little bit sad that I can't just pick up and move there! It has always been a dream of mine, so maybe one day! For now, I will just have to hang on to my wonderful memories and visit a lot!

Photos to come...Been so busy! Wedding season ahhhhh!

London, England

Photo: Jerusalem Tavern

In two days I will be heading over the Atlantic en route to London-town with my best friends Katie and Alana. You can think of us as we enjoy cocktails in quaint little London pubs, have picnics in Hyde Park and enjoy shopping in the cities trendy boutiques!

Bon Voyage!

Paris and London

Photo Credit: This is Glamerous

11 more days till my adventures in Paris and London with my two favorite girls! (Alana & Katie). Can't wait to share photos on the blog! Stay tuned..

Lorena Alexandria

i-escape travel blog!

Unlike wedding and fashion blogs, I rarely come across a travel blog that I must read everyday. However, while playing around on Matador Travel Website, I found the i-escape-travel blog. I like this site becuase it talks about and recommends cute and chic hotels around the world. As you know I love to travel and I love finding small quaint hotels with charm to stay at. They have great recommendations!

Check them out!

London and Paris

This spring I am headed to London and Paris for spring break and for my birthday with two of my best friends! It is going to be a trip to remember. I am currently trying to research fun and unique things to do in both cities. If you have a favorite pub/restaurant/store anything, please leave a comment and let me know! Getting SO excited for my trip.

I already booked our Paris hotel, still need to book something for London. We are going to be staying at the Hotel Pulitzer in the St. Germain De Pris area.

Lorena Alexandria

San Francisco-MLK Weekend

This past weekend my sister Alana and I got the oppurtunity to take a quick vacation to San Francisco to visit my cousin and her boyfriend. Josh, my cousins boyfriend also had his nephew in attendance. The five of us had an amazing time! Between stuffing our faces with chinese chicken wings, wine tasting, shopping (for the girls) and dance parties GALORE...we couldn't stop laughing. Here are some pictures of all the fun we had!

Hope you had a great MLK day weekend!

Lorena Alexandria

The Best Is Yet To Come!

2011 is off to a great start! I have already made some important life-changing decisions that I am really excited for this year, I graduate with my Masters in Education this summer and I already have two international trips planned, with the possibility of another one in the works. I am super excited for this year because I really think its going to be a great one.

On another note, I am going to London and France in March with two of my best friends! My college best friend and my elementary school bestie. It is going to be an amazing trip.

I have my favorite go to spots in Paris and London but PLEASE share yours?! I would explore unknown areas of the city. :) If you have recommendations for either city please leave me a comment!

Photos: This is Glamerous

Pura Vida

So I got back last night from Costa Rica...What an AMAZING trip. I have never traveled with all the people (well almost all) that I love so much. My niece did an amazing job as the flowergirl in the wedding! Here are some of my favorite photos from the trip!


More photos to come...

Pura Vida!

Costa Rica Bound

Chris and Megans Wedding is finally here! I am off to Costa Rica People. I will take so many pictures and share all the stories when I return!!

Have a great Turkey Day!

Lorena Alexandria

New York, New York

Photo Credit: Inspired by This

So many of you may not know, but I lived in New York City for a year. It was one of those things I just had to get out of my system. I haven't been back to the city in over a year so I just booked myself a quick trip for November to visit the city that never sleeps. In honor of my trip I am blogging about my favorite things to do and see. If I am missing anything please send me your suggestions so I can add that to my to-do list for my next trip to the city.

Shopping at Henry Bendel's (Which also carries my moms belt and purse line, check them out here)

Dining at Sushi Samba

Splurging on pizza at New York's Famous Lombardis

Biking the Brooklyn Bridge

Having a drink at the swanky Hudson Hotel

Can't wait for my NYC trip!!! Pictures to follow!

XOXO
Lorena Alexandria