Once Upon A Cline: The Preview

I actually cannot believe I am sitting in my dining room finally on the other side of our nearly 4 year engagement. It still feels a bit surreal but so incredibly satisfying to think back to our big day. For those of you who might be new here check out my Wedding section for the […]

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Darling Destinations: The Surfrider Malibu

About 2 weeks before our wedding last Fall I tagged along on a work trip with Chris to The Surfrider in Malibu. This iconic hotel has been on my bucket list for years and an opportunity to experience it on a stunning 80 degree October day sounded like the exact pre-wedding stress relief I needed. […]

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Darling Destinations: Cuyama Buckhorn

Nothing signals the start of a great weekend away more than being greeted by rolling hills of wildflowers and a larger than life red sign welcoming you to your destination. A few weeks ago this is exactly how we were greeted for a 2 night stay at the iconic Cuyama Buckhorn located in New Cuyama, […]

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Once Upon A Cline: Honeymoon Recap

I am not quite sure where the last 4 months went…I had the best of intentions to share our honeymoon recap and more wedding content in December & January. Somehow life took over and here we are in mid April. Despite the delay in getting this done I am still so excited to share our […]

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The Only Stuffing Recipe You’ll Ever Need

Thanksgiving is just days away (!!) and that means it’s time for my absolute FAVORITE food: stuffing. Yes, I am a carb lover who always goes for seconds of the bread goodness over potatoes every single time. As much as I love stuffing I set out years ago to perfect a recipe that was so […]

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Once Upon A Cline: Planning Updates

Happy Week of my Wedding!!! JK, it was supposed to be on Saturday (RIP) but my actual wedding is a year away…it’s the strangest feeling I can’t even describe. I realized my last update here on all things #OnceUponACline was way back in May (!!!) which means I have quite a few updates to share! […]

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My Go-To Shop for Halloween Costumes

It’s no surprise to most that I love Halloween (and a good theme). The decorations, the scary(ish) movies, and of course dressing up for a night of fun. About 10 years ago I found 3 Wishes and it has continued to be my go-to for sexy, playful costumes. At the time I was hunting for […]

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Learning To Sail

If you know me you probably know how much I adore being on the water. A lake…the ocean…in a pool. I live for warm afternoons floating on a boat with the sun shining down. The love of the water runs deep…my grandpa and my uncle also have this deep affinity for it as well. Growing […]

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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Woman of the Year

I have been nominated as a 2021 Woman of the Year candidate by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! So, what exactly does that mean? Great question! The Man & Woman of the Year competition is a 10 week philanthropic challenge to raise money for blood cancer research, therapies, and treatments.  That same research doesn’t just […]

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Once Upon A Cline: Wedding Update

Wow, it’s been a while. My last wedding update was 4 months ago and after a second lock down, venue hunting, and countless moments of feeling like I would never be able to write this post here goes: WE HAVE A NEW VENUE!!! As you may remember, our wedding and original date were cancelled back […]

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