My Ultimate Downtown Napa Wine Tasting + City Guide
I where I’m lucky enough to visit wine country whenever I want (the Bay Area is just about an hour South of Napa Valley!) California wine country is HUGE and…
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Kara
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I'm the founder of Whimsy Soul (this blog you're reading!) I'm a type 3 enneagram cat lady who lives in San Francisco and loves to find everyday magic to share with others. You can probably find me hunting down hot springs with girlfriends, kayaking, cooking with my husband, petting strangers' dogs or watching like, all the things on Netflix. Follow me on Instagram for even more inspiration!
My Magical Christmas at the Pelican Inn: A Romantic Tudor Escape In Muir Beach
Craving a romantic Christmas escape close to home? Look no further than the Pelican Inn Muir Beach, a charming Tudor retreat just 25 minutes from San Francisco! I had to…
What It’s Like Dining At Iris In Norway, Michelin Star Restaurant That Floats In A Fjord
Hidden in the middle of a fjord off Rosendal, a tiny town in Norway, is the Iris restaurant, a floating fine dining experience that recently won its first Michelin Star. …
Raining In Vancouver? Here’s Where I Go To Still Have Fun
I pulled open the weather app and saw the Vancouver forecast: 10 solid days of rain. I knew that Vancouver is the 3rd wettest city in Canada, but I was…
14 Epic Lake Tahoe Winter Activities (That Are NOT Skiing!)
When I was 16, I got a job at a ski resort near my hometown at the ticket office. I got free equipment rentals so that winter, I decided I…
27+ Perfect Curvy & Plus Size Thanksgiving Outfits
Turkey day is almost here! As a size 14, I know how much of a struggle bus it can be to find the right Thanksgiving outfit ideas. I’m always looking…
20+ Places Locals Like To Go For San Francisco Christmas
The San Francisco Christmas season is one of my favorite times of year in the city. I’ve lived in San Francisco for a decade and I love how festive people decorate…
Holiday Watch List: Best Christmas Movies To Stream This Year For All The Holiday Vibes
During the month of December, our studio apartment transforms into what I call “Christmas Room.” More nights than not, you can find me on the couch with my husband twirling…
8 Actually Cute Travel Purses That Don’t Make You Look Like A Tourist
I’m going to start this review post with a rant. Why are most anti-theft and travel purses so dang ugly?! I am a professional travel writer and have spent half…
Charmante Skostredet Hôtel: A Whimsical Luxury Escape In Bergen, Norway
My jaw dropped to the ground the second I walked into the lobby of Charmante Skostredet Hôtel in Bergen’s Sentrum. Every wall was covered in yellow floral wallpaper and paintings,…
20+ Harry Potter Christmas Decoration Ideas to Give Your Home a Magical Touch
Oh, Yule love these Harry Potter Christmas decorations... Tis the season when I rewatch the entire Harry Potter series at LEAST once... sometimes it happens twice. They just make the…