i would like to know so that me and a group of friends can go 2marrow morning

I have not had a vacation in a really long time. I work very hard, and currently I am becoming extremelly stressed out with my surroundings. I have a weeks worth of paid vacation, and in October I will have plenty of free time. The problem… I can’t really afford to go anywhere like Hawaii, or on a Carribean Cruise (which I would love to do). I live in Northern California… any ideas of places that I can travel nearby that are fairly reasonable about pricing and will be relaxing?

if your parents are canadian and on vacation in california and you were born early there , does that make me american?

Redwood is supposed to be weather resistant so finish might not be needed. The area I am planning to build the bench is is a desert environment so rain isn’t a major problem.

I am thinking about taking my boyfriend on a road trip up the coast. We live in San Diego so I want to head north for a few days. Some places I had in mind where San Fran, Catalina Island, San Simeon, San Luis Obispo. Anyone have any ideas? Oh and any worth wild places to check out, like I was thinking of going Hearst Castle, any other attractions we should stop for? Everyone is giving me a cities to visit but I need attractions too. I want to take him to special places we have never been before.

My wonderful mom wants to treat our family 2 adults, 2 children to a family vacation. She of course will be coming along, but can’t walk that much (heart condition) and refuses a wheelchair. Any ideas where she can watch the kids having a blast but won’t tire her out? She can’t handle elevation, so Tahoe is out.

Me and my friends were planning on taking a trip to california in june. But were not sure what city to go to.

We were thinking either las vegas, los angeles, or san fransisco. But those are the only major places we know.

Where should we go?

This is probably quite odd, but I’m googling looking for pictures or advice as to what color sofas to put in a room!? I was hoping to find some pictures that would give me the answer, and am now resorting to finding if I can find someone on a blog that can give me some advice?! I would appreciate if you can direct me to the right place or help me yourself! 

We are US expats moving to the Netherlands & having to furnish the house (our stuff is back home in storage!) Fortunately, there is an ikea down the road that makes it affordable & pretty easy. I love this one page in their new catalog, where the couches are gray & chairs are white: http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/categories/departments/living_room/tools/livingroom_rooms_ideas#/20121_lirs09a_01

But the floors in the room are a golden oak with two walls of red brick & a back wall of windows trimmed in redwood stain. It’s the golden oak floors that make me think I need to go brown…in which case there is dark brown, khaki, and of course a natural color (but wouldn’t that get really dirty?!)

Here is a link to the ikea sofa color choices (we can specify a 3 person sofa & then either a 2 person sofa or 2 chairs, so can mix up colors): http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/S29875859/

When I see pictures online, I see black & white on floors like this. Most of the house will be black/white/gray, so one brown room might seem odd? what do you think? Help please!

Me and my fiance are going ot get married at his church in Redwood City. We are looking for a small affordable, but nive looking reception hall for the after party. We will have at most 40 people at the party. This is my firsttime looking into this kind of stuff, so if someone has prior experiance then I would love some helpfull advice.

I want to try out one of those retreats where you meditate, do yoga, eat and sleep for 1 week without any talking, books, phone or tv. Integration of energy work or a sweat lodge experience would be a bonus. Any recommendations?

I’d most prefer a location in Northern California (because I’m considering relocating there) or a paradise beach town (so it’s closer to a traditional vacation).