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All About The Jessica Journey & Meet Jess
Hi, I'm Jess and this is my Journey!
Welcome to The Jessica Journey! I originally started my blog in 2015, and took a break in 2018 to pursue In Succulent Love, my online plant business. Fast forward to 2025, I am back to blogging and ready to share all the things! Welcome to my new blog!
What is The Jessica Journey?
The Jessica Journey is a platform where I share my personal travel recommendations, local things to do in San Diego (my hometown), and my journey through parenting! In addition to this blog, our Instagram blog is where we like to hangout!
Updates Since 2018
Since taking a break from blogging in 2018, there has been several life changes and a couple of additions to the Journey! In the time away from blogging, I was focused on my business In Succulent Love full time. I got married in 2019 and had my first baby in 2023, and second baby in 2024. More life highlights can be found below.
About The Jessica Journey
Travel
As of late 2023, I have currently traveled to 44 countries throughout Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, Central America, and North America. I have also traveled to over half of the United States. We love to tropical travel, and I am always planning my vacations around where I can get a glimpse of sea turtles. I also have quite the love affair with all things Italy.
San Diego, California
San Diego, California is my hometown, and where we live. I was born and raised here, and love to share all my favorite local things to do.
P, B & J + C
P, B & J + C stands for Preston (my husband), Brantley (my son), & Jessica (me), and Chloe (my daughter). We welcomed our first baby in March 2023, and have learned quite the lessons of traveling with him. In September 2024, we welcomed our second baby, Chloe. Although the blog is called The Jessica Journey, they are on this crazy journey with me!
In Succulent Love
In Succulent Love is an online botanical boutique, specializing in unique tropical plants, succulents, arrangements, and DIY kits. We are located in San Diego, California and can ship anywhere within the USA. In-between travelling, we run this business full time, hand-selecting each and every plant. This business helps support all of our travels!
Life Milestones
Study Abroad
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Study Abroad
In January of 2014, I studied abroad in Florence, Italy. I spent a month studying Italian Fashion History, and started my love affair with Italy.
University
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Study Abroad
In December of 2015, I finished my Bachelor's Degree in Communication. The best advice I received while in school was to start an Instagram around one idea. I chose to do a succulent Instagram which became In Succulent Love, and a travel Instagram, which became The Jessica Journey.
The Jessica Journey
The Jessica Journey
The Jessica Journey
In 2015, I started The Jessica Journey on Instagram. My Instagram blog then turned into my online blog. I blogged on that site from 2015-2018, and recently came back to blogging in 2023!
In Succulent Love
In Succulent Love
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In April 2018, In Succulent Love was created. In Succulent Love is our online botanical boutique that we own. We ship plants all across the USA.
Wedding
In Succulent Love
Honeymoon
In June of 2019, Preston and I got married in Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego. After dating for three years, we decided to become us.
Honeymoon
In Succulent Love
Honeymoon
In June/July of 2019, we spent 2.5 weeks honeymooning in Bali, Indonesia. Bali was the perfect blend of relaxation, adventure, and exotic landscape for our Balimoon!
Stylish Succulent Designs Book
Stylish Succulent Designs Book
Stylish Succulent Designs Book
In October of 2019, Stylish Succulent Designs & Other Botanical Crafts was debuted. This is a DIY botanical book which I spent 2018 writing.
Our First Home
Stylish Succulent Designs Book
Stylish Succulent Designs Book
In July of 2020, we purchased our first home in my hometown of San Diego. We love to share all the best local things to do in San Diego while we are home.
We're Pregnant & It's a Boy!
Stylish Succulent Designs Book
We're Pregnant & It's a Boy!
In July of 2022, while in Italy, we found out we were pregnant! We had quite the romantic couple of weeks in Italy, and apparently, what happens in Italy, does not stay in Italy. There was more than just pasta in my belly!
Babymoon
Welcome Baby Brantley
We're Pregnant & It's a Boy!
In November of 2022, we took our babymoon in Maui, Hawaii for 10 days. Maui holds a special place in our hearts, and was the perfect last vacation before becoming parents.
Welcome Baby Brantley
Welcome Baby Brantley
Welcome Baby Brantley
In March of 2023, we welcomed our baby boy, Brantley! Brantley was born on St. Patrick's day, and will forever be our good luck charm!
First Family Trip
Welcome Baby Brantley
Welcome Baby Brantley
In June of 2023, we took our first trip as a family of three. Brantley was just three months old! We took a weekend trip up the coast of California to Santa Barbara. This was the perfect trip before taking B on his first flight!
We're Pregnant Again & It's a Girl!
We're Pregnant Again & It's a Girl!
We're Pregnant Again & It's a Girl!
In January 2024, we found out we were pregnant, again! Things move quite fast around here, and we were now about to be parents to 2 kids under 2 years! (Exactly 18 months apart)
Brantley Turns One
We're Pregnant Again & It's a Girl!
We're Pregnant Again & It's a Girl!
In March 2024, we celebrated Brantley turning one. To recap his first year, he traveled to New York, New Jersey, Italy, Slovenia, France, Spain, Maui and Kauai.
5th Anniversary
We're Pregnant Again & It's a Girl!
The 2nd Babymoon
In June 2024, we celebrated our fifth anniversary on Catalina Island, CA.
The 2nd Babymoon
First Trip 2 Under 2
The 2nd Babymoon
In June/July 2024, we took a second babymoon to Maui, Hawaii. We took our last trip as a family of three to our favorite domestic location.
Welcome Baby Chloe
First Trip 2 Under 2
First Trip 2 Under 2
In September 2024, we welcomed our baby girl, Chloe. Brantley and Chloe were two days shy of being exactly 18-months apart.
First Trip 2 Under 2
First Trip 2 Under 2
First Trip 2 Under 2
In November of 2024, we took our first trip as a family of four. We braved traveling with 2 kids under 2, and vacationed in Maui, Hawaii.