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Welcome to The Lipstick Cafe, where inspiration meets food and play. My name is Pauline and I love to write, eat, and travel. This is where I share my stories, lessons from the kitchen, city discoveries, and creative projects. Get cozy, grab a coffee, and enjoy! Read More.
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A Castle Escape in Napa Valley
During the last Friday of March, J & I defied the rain and drove up to Napa Valley for a mini-daytrip. Ever since my wine tasting weekend in Sonoma, I was thirsting for another winery outing — rain or shine. … Continue reading
Wine road weekend
A weekend dedicated to wine and the outdoors sounded like a good way to welcome spring and March. Springtime is as good a time as any to start over. A clean slate. I needed it. If a glass or two … Continue reading
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Winter Lights in Las Vegas | Part 1
The first time I went to Las Vegas with my husband J, who was then my new boyfriend, I was twenty years old. He, however, was at the prime age of twenty-one – the golden number in Sin City. He … Continue reading
Madrid, Spain + Fashion’s Night Out
J and I arrived in Madrid that first week of September and I realized two things about my husband: J is not a fan of museums and that he fell in love with European fashion. The great thing about Madrid … Continue reading
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Sevilla, Spain part 2
It was 3am in Sevilla, Spain and I was starting to feel delirious. J & I, pajamas and all, had just spent the last four hours in the Gran Melia’s private internet cafe unsuccessfully trying to download and save our … Continue reading
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