We're just far enough away from San Francisco that we don't go super often, but we're close enough that we really could spend more time there (it's only 45 minutes without traffic); so this weekend we decided to put Ender in daycare and spend the day in the city.

I don't think I'll ever really feel like I know my way around, mostly because it's just such a huge city but also because there are so many places to go, eat, and see that I've only been to a fraction of them so far, but Rob and I do have our favorite places that we always make time for every visit. We went to a couple new ones on Saturday, so I thought I'd make a list of our favorites.

• We always go straight to the Mission for croissants at Tartine Bakery. I'm sure you've heard of this place already because it's pretty famous, but seriously--it's worth the trip. Sometimes I feel like I could go into the city, stop at Tartine, and head right back home and it would have been worth the drive.
• We get our treats from Tartine to go and walk to a coffee shop--usually Ritual but this time Four Barrel. My other favorite coffee shop is Sightglass, although I haven't been to the one in the Mission.
• After we were properly caffeinated we walked back in the direction of the bakery to spend some time in Mission Dolores Park. There are benches everywhere, or you can bring a blanket and lounge in the grass--in the morning there are always a ton of off-leash dogs playing, and in the afternoon people come out in droves to hang out in the sun. It's such a fun spot.

Some other favorite spots in the Mission:

• Trick Dog: Amazing cocktails, really good food. We didn't go this time but I love having dinner there if I'm in the city later.
• Bi-Rite Market: One of the sweetest little grocery shops I've ever been to. Across the street is Bi-Rite Creamery, which has amazing ice cream (get the black sesame if they have it). 

• After watching the pups play in Mission Dolores park, we decided to really take a walk and strolled through The Castro on our way to The Painted Ladies. The Castro is another favorite spot of mine, and The Panhandle is super gorgeous along the way.
• We sat in the park in front of The Painted Ladies for a while before deciding to Uber back to the Mission for some tacos. There are tons of spots to choose from but we decided to go to Tacolicious--they have great margaritas and I really like their queso dip. The tacos are way more filling than I think they're going to be and we always end up ordering too many--I've found that one is actually all I need if I'm having chips and guac or queso, too.
• After lunch we found our car and headed to the Ferry Building, which is one of my favorite places. We walked through all the stores (you have to check out Heath Ceramics--so gorgeous) before meeting up with one of Rob's coworkers at a brewery in North Beach.

Then we headed back down to the South Bay, picking up our very tired pup on the way!

There are so many other places I love in the city, and even more that I haven't experienced yet, but these are just some of the ones that I always plan to go to whenever I'm nearby. Sometimes I have doctors appointments in the city and I always just try get in and then get out, but I want to start slowing down a bit and take myself out to coffee or lunch more often! 

As usual, I posted plenty of photos on Instagram, so if you want to check those out, you can right here.

If you have any San Francisco favorites, I want to hear them! My list of places to visit is never-ending and I kind of like it that way.

For years, my mom has been making the best Paleo blueberry muffins. I think I made them with her one time, but they were a treat she always had, either freshly baked or maybe just in the freezer, ready to be defrosted and served hot with a generous dollop of butter on top.  

I've been in a bit of a breakfast rut lately (I'm currently in the Can't Look At Another Egg stage, maybe you're familiar with it), and there were some gorgeous blueberries at the grocery store on Tuesday morning, so I decided I wanted to whip up some grain-free blueberry muffins, just like the ones my mom used to make for me. I couldn't find the recipe anywhere, but I finally tracked it down--it's these Paleo Blueberry Muffins from Paleo Cupboard. Seriously, the best.

They're so great with coffee, and even better with the windows open and birds chirping away outside. Spring, man--it's magical. Especially with a muffin.

For the longest time I was trying to make Paleo muffins with coconut flour (see these) and it just wasn't quite right--since switching to almond flour I've had much better results. This recipe is seriously the best, and I'm so happy to have found it after all these years!

As you probably know from my last wardrobe post, on any given day you can find me wearing neutrals (seriously, I just bought a new "spring dress" from Everlane and it's just an oversized linen tee shirt in grey), but right now I'm thinking in pink, green, coral, and blue. All this sunshine and warmth we've been having in Silicon Valley lately has me dreaming of spring and a super bright wardrobe.

We finally settled on a place for our third anniversary trip (Santa Barbara), so I made this list of brightly colored skirts, tops, and accessories as inspiration. I may be doing a little spring shopping this weekend!

• This tulle skirt is too cute.
• Loving this bright green bikini (top and bottom).
• I've never been super into shoes with pom poms, but these sandals are starting to change my mind.
• These sunglasses aren't super bright but I like that they're different from the black or tortoise shell ones I usually wear.
• This top is so pretty--I love the color and the lace! I think it'd be so cute with some white jeans and wedge sandals.
• I would throw this coral/orange necklace on an otherwise neutral outfit to give it a little something, especially for dinner on the beach somewhere.
• I have these shorts in navy, but the raspberry is just too cute.
• Loving this pretty blue necklace.
• Peach is a neutral, right? You could wear this tank with anything.
• Another favorite pair of sunglasses.
• This little blue number looks a bit like a bridesmaid dress, but I think it'd be perfect to wear to a wedding or a nice dinner!
• I like when basics go bright, like these simple sandals.
• Surprise, more pink! This tank top looks super comfy and flattering.
• I'm on the hunt for my first pair of tassel earrings and these ones might make the cut.

Check out everything I've linked to in the widget below:

What's on your spring wish list?

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