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mon été à paris

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

Remember my friend Sally and her amazing Seattle home you all gushed about? My photos don’t even do the home justice. It was before I actually learned how to focus my camera. I know, I’m learning friends. Welp, Sal’s gone off and done something gush-worthy again, she moved to Paris. Yep, you heard it right. She moved to Paris. And, she started a blog to chronicle her gastronomic and sartorial adventures while there. So if I’m going to be jealous of all the cured meats, stinky cheese, bubbly champagne and shoes she writes about, I thought you should too. All jealousy aside, she makes me laugh out loud and that’s why you really should read her blog. And I’m not just saying that cause she’s my friend. So stop by and say hello, I think she’d like to hear from you.

Photos: Sally

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explore : italian wanderlust

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

I’m over at Domestic Reflections again today talking about my serious case of wanderlust. You can see more of the post here.

Photos: Top Row, left to right: 1. 2. 3. Bottom Row: 4. 5. 6.

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sometimes you need to get away

Friday, June 4th, 2010

mountains

In my book, getting away is completely under rated. You don’t realize you need or even like getting away until you do it. Then you wonder why you don’t do it more often. Jevan and I try to get away as often as possible and often forget the best medicine is just a few hours drive from home.

For Memorial weekend Jevan and I along with 7 other friends and 5 dogs went to Crested Butte. We mountain biked, trail ran, hiked, ate, drank and stared at this view for three straight days. It was pretty incredible. What are you up to this weekend? Me? After being out of town for 3 straight weekends, we’re having a yard sale and painting a wall in the living room, maybe I’ll play some tennis too. It’s finally nice around here.

Photos: the K.I.D Collective

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ace hotel : palm springs

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

Two weekends ago Jevan and I were in Palm Springs, CA for Sam and Meghan’s nuptials. A great time was had by all. It didn’t hurt that we were able to stay at the Ace Hotel – Palm Springs, an eclectic blend of desert style meets mid century modern. This, my friends, is outdoor living at it’s finest. Even the rooms were designed to feel like camping. The rooms were great, but the outdoors spaces were incredible. The Ace does a great job of holding on to their brand perspective while creating a location specific design. Not only does the Ace design to the location, they work with local artisans and designers for a lot of the fixtures and furniture.

Don’t shy away from the lack of people in the photos either. This place was booked up the entire weekend. I just happened to wake up super early one morning and couldn’t sleep so I walked around the grounds and took some photos. Very unlike me. It didn’t hurt that a thunderstorm was rolling in and the sun was shining to make things a little more dramatic.

outdoor living space

Photos: the K.I.D Collective

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marriage in the desert : joshua tree

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Palm Springs was a last minute trip and one Jevan and I couldn’t pass on. It’s not often two of your favorite people elope and also ask you to witness. Make that never. Getting married is typically such a momentous occasion. The location, the guest list, the flowers, the cake, the food, the dress. I could go on and on. It’s refreshing to see such a significant union paired down to the essentials; two people who love one another. Getting married in the desert couldn’t have been more fitting for these two. There was no stress, no pressure, no bridezilla. Only Sam and Meghan happier than I’ve ever seen them.

We made the hour long drive from Palm Springs to Joshua Tree, stopping at the wind turbines for only a minute. Of all places I’ve traveled, Joshua Tree is up there with being one of the most magical. Add in a couple that is madly in love and it’s instant sparks. Once in Joshua Tree National Park, we picked a perfect spot for the ceremony. It wasn’t hard because every direction we looked was the ideal spot. Meghan picked desert flowers for her bouquet and Sam’s pocket boutonniere. Connie, now known as Rev. Wohn, packed an incredible picnic of cheese, crackers, meats and fruit. We listened to music fitting for a wedding in the desert and feasted.

The ceremony was simple, personal and very touching. It was about Sam and Meghan and their love for one another. We took tons of photos, laughed, drank champagne and celebrated until the sun set. I feel so incredibly lucky to have been a part of this moment in their life. Sam and Meghan, I wish you a lifetime of happiness together. The best is yet to come.

Meghan giving her flowers back to the desert.

Photos: the K.I.D Collective. I’m working to get photos up on flickr. I’ll let you know once that happens.

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weekend : big love – part 2

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

I don’t really know where to begin. I actually started and erased three times because whatever I typed wasn’t appropriately summing up this incredible weekend. Texas was incredible this past weekend, did I say that already? It deserves saying twice. There was BBQ, tacos, dancing into the wee hours on roof top patios, toasting, laughing, torrential downpours, and the best pool party I’ve been to in ages. It was topped off with a sunny and warm wedding day, a stunning bride and handsome groom. Congrats Jess and Cody, I wish you a lifetime of happiness.

Photos: the K.I.D Collective. You can see more photos over on my flickr page.

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what i pack… for texas

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

I’m off to Texas for a wedding this weekend. We are in Austin 1 night for the bachelor/bachelorette festivities. And, first thing tomorrow we will be heading out to Canyon of the Eagles. Here’s what I’ll be wearing for the festivities. Minus toiletries, the undies and a jacket. It’s supposed to rain and it’s 40 degrees here at the moment, have I told you how ready I am for spring? Rain or not, I’m ready for warmer temps.

I don’t know about you, but I always lay everything out as I pack. This helps me visualize what I’ll be wearing, helps me from over packing (I always carry-on) and let’s me see some overlap with accessories, what jacket will work best, shoes, etc. This way I can relax all weekend and not stress about what I’m going to wear, because as you can see, I won’t really have a choice. I’m definitely seeing a gray and rust theme. Do you have any packing tricks?

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Photos: the K.I.D Collective

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weekend : portland, yeasayer & supper club 3.0

Monday, April 26th, 2010

It’s not even 10PM and I feel like crawling in bed. I’m pooped. Meetings most of the day have me a little behind my regular schedule too. Sorry for that. We made it back from Portland and are still recovering from all the fun. You know, one of those weekends when you need a weekend to recover from your weekend? Or at least a slow Monday. And that didn’t happen.

Portland highlights in no particular order include lots of walking, one night at the Ace (see above), a night cap of Old Fashions and shared desserts at Clyde Common, a Cuban breakfast with the in-laws, dinner at the Maiden (have you been there? If not, ask Jared to make you a Trunk Monkey), a bottle of wine shared with Jenny at Cafe Nell (a seriously great happy hour and even friendlier service), empanadas, sangria and Blazers at Sam and Meghan’s and last but not least, a bet for all you can eat oyster shooters. Yes, I realize, a little disgusting to think about eating dozens of oyster shooters. I’m not much of a gambler but I am really competitive. Only I’m a tad gun shy after losing in my first ever game of credit card roulette a few weeks ago. So the all you can eat oyster shooters bet seemed reasonable. At least it wouldn’t leave me broke, because you really can’t eat more than 2 of those suckers. As luck would have it, I’m the winner of all you can eat oyster shooters. Yay for me, right?

After getting back in town Saturday evening we saw Yeasayer at the Bluebird, ate macaroni and cheese fries, took pictures in a photo booth, and drank out of festive mugs at Lost Lake Lounge. The weekend ended with Sunday Supper Club 3.0 over at Johnny and Paige’s place. The theme this month was deconstructed dinner. Or build it yourself. Either way, it was a success. Looking forward to 4.0.

Yeasayer: Ambling Alp
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Paige making the pizza pie crust.

All the toppings.

Photos: the K.I.D Collective

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scouting : portland, oregon

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

Yesterday afternoon I stopped in to visit the guys at the Woodlands and Tanner and check out their wares. If you haven’t been by I’ll tell you, it has this old west meets navajo meets lumberjack appeal. A spot that almost any guy would immediately feel at home. You can even find an old jukebox that plays Sam’s ever growing collection of 45′s and snack on jerky while you shop.

After checking out the shop, I joined the guys for a late lunch at Ping, sister company to the delish Pok Pok. The food was so good, they didn’t even notice I had a camera in their face the entire time.

Photos: K.I.D Collective

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off to portland

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

I’m about to hop on a flight to Portland. I thought I would have more time on here for the regular stuff this week. As it turns out I was up until 2 last night and up super early this morning getting my work life in order. As amazing as working for yourself can be, it can sometimes throw you through a loop. Won’t lie, I’m a little sleepy.

I’m hoping to post while I’m away but there’s always the chance that I won’t. So don’t expect anything and then maybe you’ll be pleasantly surprised. In the mean time, I’m super excited to stop by Clyde Common and have a cup of Stumptown. Also I want to check out Frances May and super pumped to see the new the Woodlands. We are also staying at the Ace one night after couch surfing two. I’m giddy. Anything else you can think of I should visit/see/eat while I’m there? I’m all ears.

Photo: Farewell Design

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