The Montage Laguna Beach and a Perfect New Years Day!

I celebrated New Years Day 

at one of my favorite places in the world

The Montage Laguna Beach

with three of my favorite people in the world.

The Montage's raised bed herb gardens

are truly a gardener's inspiration and come with an ocean view.

I think I may be adding an inspired trellis

to my garden this spring.

If you ever find yourself in

 Laguna Beach, California

I do believe my top recommendation would have to be

 the Montage Laguna Beach.

This hotel has been built in the character of the iconic Laguna Beach

giving it tremendous visual literacy

as well as top notch luxury.

Whether you come for overnight stays

or

 for a meal at one of their 3 spectacular restaurants

or

  to enjoy yoga on the beach

with spa treatments …

or simply want 

 perfect walks on the beach ...

The Montage has it all

and with

with views that are hard to beat any where in the world!

We lunched outside on the  Mosaic restaurant's patio.

where the vistas are breathtaking at  almost 180 degree views

especially as the property is set up on the cliff.

Since I knew a great lunch at the Montage

has to be followed 

with a stroll along the ocean

My large straw hat 

provided the perfect sun protection

(it was nearing 80 degrees here in SoCal on New Years day)

as well as a big dose of

 beach  walk glamour.

My sweater is a silk cotton by Vince

I layered two skirts … the pleated skirt is by Theory

The parachute top skirt is by Rag and Bone

sandals - Anthropologie

straw basket -via the antique market

necklace and bracelets - Tamera Beardsley Design

A fun and joyous time with my family

at the

 Montage Laguna Beach

was an absolute perfect way to begin the New Year!

as always dear friends

I wish you love and joy

as you style your life