Lobaccaro Adventures

A mood board is design Gold. I haven't started using them until recently, but wow they've added direction into my life. I've stepped away from my dabblings in interior design lately for 2 reasons. 1. We're still renting and will be for the foreseeable future. 2. Budget. I pretty much have the designs settled that I want for my apartment, but it's so hard to justify spending a lot when I know the second we move all of my design desires will change. So I guess it all goes back to the fact that we're renting. I'm okay enough with our overall design in our apartment and it's just not worth a major furniture overhaul. At least not this year. All that being said, my heart yearns to design so I've moved on to smaller scale designs like picnics, and parties. I used to plan these all the time in my head, but now that I'm planning my baby's first birthday, I've gotten serious. Okay, so why is a mood board design GOLD? It keeps you on ta...

   If you are in North San Jose you need to visit this beautiful sanctuary of wildlife. To get this stunning sunset view take the Mallard Slough Trail. The 3rd dock you come across on the left will lead you right to this spot. The trails are open from sunrise to an hour after sunset, but the main parking lot has varying hours and during the shelter in place has remained closed. If you're looking for a secluded dock keep an eye out for this. You might miss it if you're not looking. Heading down the Mallard Slough Trail you can find this pretty easily You will see so many bird species. That is one of the truly special things about the reserves in the area. They will fly around you as they travel between the salt ponds. Don't miss a great photo op on the main trail. Come here in early spring to see blooming flowers, high water levels, and nesting birds. If you come between October through March be on the lookout for migra...

Summer feels a little different than ones in the past, but we all need a reason to celebrate. I've come up with 10 ideas anyone can do to make this summer special. 1. Picnic Picnics are casual, but feel special. If you're eating take out pizza at your house you feel lazy, but at a park all of a sudden you're fancy. So plant yourself under a shady tree and enjoy. 2. Explore A State Or County Park Getting out on trails is such a good way to spend time with friends or family. Bring lots of water and get your heart pumping. Remember holidays and weekends can be crowded so get there early to get good parking or head over on a weekday! 3. Fruit Picking Find a local U-pick farm and pick the in season fruit. This is a perfect activity all summer long.  4. Go Biking Cities have become more and more bike friendly over the years. Get on your workout gear and take a scenic bike ride! 5. Try Out A Fun Recipe With ti...