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| grow your own edible flowers! |
When you have only two pennies left in the world, buy a loaf of bread with one, and a lily with the other.
Chinese Proverb
Chinese Proverb
calla lilies, roses, peonie mix, flower sketch, stairs, quote
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
festivals
I read a wonderful book over the weekend called A Walk Across the Sun by Corban Addison. I LOVED it and will be updating the book page with a full review this evening. The book mentioned the Holi festival in India (pic below), and I remembered reading an article about the best festivals to visit in the world.
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| holi festival |
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| rhine in flames |
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| carnival - rio |
Holi and Carnival are my top two.
What about you?
Have a great Monday.
Friday, July 27, 2012
beach weekend
Headed to the beach this weekend with some friends.
I'm just going to take a book and read all day under the sun.
There's nothing like an ocean breeze in your hair.
For those who love Greek yogurt (I'm obsessed!) check out the Chobani and Yogurt Culture Company 'yogurt bars.' I think this trend and I are going to get along very well.
A heartwarming career.
What are you up to this weekend?
Thursday, July 26, 2012
oh hey there...
BE BOLD!!
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| Thanks for the pic Ali! Nothing like a beautiful round table of Repettos, especially when found at Excelsior in Milan. Such a word traveler she is. |
Happy Thursday!
xo,
B
repetto pic by ali, deep v pink dress, pink door, sequin dress, field of flowers, yummy drink, all other images via 6thave.tumblr
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
bec's goes to telluride!
Joining us once again, is my good friend Rebecca to tell us about her glorious trip to Telluride. This post is long overdue, but almost perfect timing as you can now see pics from her trip over on her and her hubby's amazing photography blog See Don't Look - and now for her Telluride travel essentials:
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So long, hot and
humid Tennessee. Hellooooooo, crisp and clear Colorado!
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| Photo by Jeff Newman* |
Jeff and I are
packing our bags for our first summer vacation as husband and wife, and we
couldn’t be more excited!!! In less than a week, we will be Telluride-bound for
six days of adventure and relaxation. Have any of you been? I’ve been fortunate
enough to visit Telluride twice but this will be J’s first trip.
Nestled at the base
of the San Juan Mountains, Telluride is surrounded on three sides by 14,000-foot
peaks (and is home to the greatest concentration of “fourteeners” in North
America). Needless to say, the hiking is hard. The only way to go is up!
Moreover, the town of Telluride sits at 8,750 feet above sea level so altitude
sickness is an unfortunate reality for many visitors. That said, we’ll be
taking it easy the first couple of days – drinking lots of water, capturing the
rugged mountain plateaus and summer wildflowers with our cameras, perusing the
independent art galleries, and soaking up the small-town mountain lifestyle
that makes Telluride so unique. Once “acclimated,” Jeff has promised me some
breathtaking hikes - literally. Thank goodness we’ll have lovely accommodations
to return to after a long day on the trails!
Here are my
Telluride Travel essentials:
Nikon D800 D-SLR
Because Jeff won’t
go anywhere without it!
Water Bottle
For water…and lots
of it.
Sunscreen
I like this one…it contains
antioxidants and Vitamin E and doesn’t leave a chalky/shiny finish.
Hiking Boots
No, they aren’t the
cutest shoes you’ll ever buy, but mid-height hiking boots are mandatory for rocky,
uneven terrain.
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| *editor's note: I swear these are the same ones I bought for Maine last year. So comfy and stylin' ;) |
Hiking Clothes
Lululemon makes my
favorite technical athletic apparel. This top is moisture wicking and seamless
(no chafing!) and the jacket is lightweight and can be easily packed in your day
pack. Layering is a must in mountain climates.
Maxi Dress
This one is casual
and summery but still appropriate for Telluride’s gourmet eateries and old-time
bars.
Lip Balm
Bobbi is a
part-time resident, so many of her products are Telluride-inspired. This balm
has SPF (super important for high altitudes) and olive oil and gives your lips a
beautiful, natural look.
Trail Mix
As far as I’m
concerned, hikes REQUIRE trail snacks. Empty tummies do not equal happy
campers.
Thanks
for letting us post, B! xx
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AMAZING.
Thanks for sharing.
Much love to the Newmans <3
nikon D800 SLR, camelbak eddy water bottle, $14, supergoop 30+ everyday UV lotion, $14, oboz women's yellowstone boot, $119.99, boot photo credit, lululemon swifty tech short sleeve, $58, lululemon transition jacket, $118, rachel pally maxi dress, $238,bobbi brown SPF 15 lip balm, $19, Back to Nature Harvest Blend trail mix, $9.50
*Becs tell Jeff if he wants to hunt me down for copyright that he knows where to find me...I suggest we hash this issue out over at ABC Kitchen. Thoughts?
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
nyc moments
Five little hidden gems in NYC.
Monochromatic New Yorkers.
If you live in NY, you've undoubtably had a New York moment. One where you shake you head after, say only in New York, and go on with your day. Whether it's sharing a great conversation with an old woman at Forty Carrots (brought together by frozen yogurt), seeing three celebrities (Alec Baldwin anyone?) in one thirty minute walk down to the Lower East Side, or going out for casual drinks with friends and ending up dancing on tables at the Dream Hotel solely because someone knew 'someone' who knew 'someone'. Those moments are too precious/touching/hilarious not to share.
Don't let those moments go to waste. You can share them here with the New York Times and be featured in their Metropolitan Diaries. So for all of my fellow New Yorkers out there - go ahead - let's get published!
See you in a NY minute,
xoxo
B
PS - Feel free to share your NY moment in the comments section!
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