While I’ve technically been to San Francisco numerous times it has always been for a brief, fleeting moment en route to a different destination; Napa or Sonoma.  I’d never really spent any time there.  So when Le Cordon Bleu asked if I’d like to spend a week cooking and soaking in all that San Francisco has to offer I was of course on the first flight out.

In six short days I cooked, I ate, I wandered, and road tripped.  And while there’s no way I could have seen all that San Fran has to offer (though I did see a naked bike ride that offered me more than I wanted to see) I’ve narrowed down the week to my top five San Fran moments.  Click on the slideshow below and check out the full gallery to see why I have fallen in love with the city on the bay and please let me know what I missed! Truly, MKR

EVER SINCE A TRIP TO CALIFORNIA LAST AUGUST (BIG SUR YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE MY HEART), I’VE BEEN CONSUMED WITH THE THOUGHT OF “WHERE TO, NEXT?” 

BUT SINCE I’M NOT ONE WHO’S ABLE TO JUST PACK MY BAGS AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT, I’VE DEVELOPED QUITE A SENSE OF WANDERLUST FOR NEW PLACES TO VISIT. CLICK THROUGH THE SLIDESHOW ABOVE TO SEE WHAT MADE THE LIST OF TOP 10 PLACES TO VISIT; FROM ITALY TO MOROCCO AND BEYOND, THEY’RE ALL RICH IN BEAUTY AND DEFINITELY RIPE FOR SOME WANDERLUST. TELL ME, WHAT PLACES ARE ON YOUR LIST? CHEERS, KAT 

To say the WOM team is looking forward to spring and summer is a major understatement. With warmer temps also comes a few wonderful events on our calendar, in particular  The Southern C Summit. Held by The Southern Coterie in downtown Charleston, this three-day event encourages attendees to connect, collaborate and create in a niche environment with like-minded creatives. Along with engaging educational sessions and panel discussions with branding, marketing and social media leaders, the summit offers evening events and informal gatherings to truly encourage meaningful conversations in a fun and intimate setting. 

This year I couldn’t be more thrilled and honored to be among a killer lineup of presenters. I’ll be sharing my insights on social media, and joining some major heavy hitters such as Robert Lelux from Domino Magazine, Eddie Ross from Better Homes and Gardens, and Tori Mellott from Traditional Home, just to name a few.  

If you’re a passionate business owner, maker or doer, we’d love to see you there! Truly, MKR

Photography, Kathryn McCrary

AS SHOWN…Shirt, J.Crew (on major SALE)  |  Vest, Piperlime (sold out, similar HERE)  |  Hat, Sole Society c/o  |  Necklaces, Empire State Finery c/o  |  “Emails To Send” Notebook, WOM (on SALE!)  |  Lipstick, YSL (a new favorite of mine)  |  Glasses, Warby Parker  |  Ring, Kendra Scott c/o  |  Bracelet, Hermes (less expensive version HERE)