Is San Francisco Worth Visiting? A Local’s Brutally Honest Answer After 12 Years
I’ve lived in San Francisco for over 12 years. I’ve also traveled all over the world as a travel writer, so I’ve got a pretty good basis for comparison. So…
Posts by author
Kara
1443 posts
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!
Dossier Perfumes Review (The Truth About How Long They Last)
I’ve been collecting perfume for over a decade. We’re talking niche indie brands, a few splurges on the classics, and yes, a very embarrassing Lush phase in my early twenties…
Does Nutrafol Work? My Honest 4 Month Nutrafol Review
I’m gonna be honest with you, I was skeptical about Nutrafol at first. Traditional ads, influencer partnerships, you name it, it was everywhere this spring. Even my one friend wouldn’t…
Is ALT Fragrances Legit (My Honest Review After Testing Crystal, Simply Santal and Fleur Noire)
I’ve been testing viral products for over a decade as a full time blogger and influencer, and I’ve learned that “smells just like the original” is one of the most…
19 Coolest Airbnbs in Ireland (Castles, Cottages, Tiny Homes, & Unique Stays)
Ireland is one of my favorite countries on the planet. I first went when I was 18, right after I graduated high school, and spent two weeks traveling solo everywhere…
Maison de Sabre Palais Review (Is This Bag Worth $725)
I’m gonna be honest with you: the Maison de Sabre Palais bag is the most expensive handbag I own, and I still think about that every single time I sling…
10 Cool Lisbon Airbnbs With Rooftop Views And One-of-a-Kind Details
Lisbon might be my favorite city in the world. I’ve spent years hunting down the coolest Airbnbs in Lisbon, Portugal for my own wish list. I live in San Francisco,…
Vacation Sunscreen Review, I Tried the Viral Line So You Don’t Have To
I first met Vacation’s Classic Whip SPF 50 in the Maldives on a media trip last year, and it wasn’t love at first sight. My friend Kate kept pulling this…
Brooklinen Review (I Made My Husband Sleep-Test the Cooling Sheets for a Week)
I’ve been doing this Brooklinen review for longer than I probably should’ve, mostly because I kept “testing” instead of writing. Robin and I live in San Francisco, where summer usually…
Rodan and Fields Lash Boost Review (Is It Actually Worth $155?)
I’ve had short, stubby lashes my entire life. It’s the beauty thing I complain about most, right up there with never fitting into sample-size shoes. I first tried the lash…
Exactly How To Find Potholes Swimming Hole Near Lake Tahoe
I tried to find the Potholes swimming hole years ago and completely failed. It was right after a major wildfire had come through the area, the trail was basically unmarked,…