Are you supposed to get your friends going away presents when you’re the one leaving? I did (these wish bracelets), and wrote them love letters, because they are the best. Perhaps it’s worth sharing a few snippets, in celebration of the girl friendships formed in five years living in OC that will be some of the…
Aspen Real life. This Aspen/Vail trip was characterized by getting to share real life with my best friends—often, visits turn into vacations, but this one got to include couch nights, deep conversations and also the complete lack of conversation that characterizes the deepest friendships. We went out and had a blast too, but I was…
The magic of the mountains is hard to describe, it feels like words can’t do justice. I did not understand it until I lived there, and even then, I don’t know that I fully understood it until I left, and yearned for home. Couple that sense of physical place and grounding with the love I…
I am 34 tomorrow. Thirty-four is somehow so much older than 33, and two weeks ago I prepared a post for this Feel Good Friday that didn’t actually feel very good, deep in the angsty throes of self-reflection about what it means to be a certain age at which I suddenly feel like I should…
It has been a WEEK. Hence, the image to the left, which is how I feel right now. Last weekend, one of my best spuds was here and that was awesome. We achieved a great combination of doing things and not doing things, and it is always awesome to hang out with someone and just…
As I settle into life in austin (again), 17 things I am grateful for: my dad – the most buckin’ awesome dad my brother – it’s amazing being back and getting to just hang out, climb, chill with our parents, whatever my mama – we know dis playing frisbee with nali (this nerf fris is…
Talented artists, all. At a range of price points, you can support independent female artists (or curator) who I happen to know and love. Earthy: The Pointed Arrow / @thepointedarrow I absolutely adore Lily’s sense of style (mentioned here before), and her mountain boho aesthetic calls to me. I’m particularly enamored with the pieces that…
Happy Birthday, Mama! The Bye Bye Beyoncé (Texas Queen) Party was a smashing success. When I sat down to write this post a week later, I thought I’d be able to find the words to describe the joy and love I felt, but I truly can’t. I was overwhelmed with love, affection, and happiness. From…
My puppy dawg, my lil buddy, my constant companion … and morning and evening walks on the beach with her, especially when nali poop dances come into play or when she sits down and refuses to leave Poison ivy bonding with my fbgf4lyfe reconnection … a wine night and finally trying the Cassidy’s grilled cheese…
*Except, ok, enough with the blue bell obsession. **Except, wait, I’ve lived away from the great state for 8 years and never realized … slime in the ice machine is a Texas thing?!