Blogshop NY

Just a quick photo for now...with some animation technique learned in blogshop!!! Blogshop was everything I hoped it would be! More goodness to come shortly but had to share something ya know?!

DIY Painted Feathers

 

I don't know what I will do with these or what little project they will turn into but I am smitten with this DIY project via Free People. Methinks this tribal theme is staying for a bit! P.S. speaking of Free People I have also meandered my way over to Amy Sonderlind's blog after spotting her Bali travel inspiration. Some good stuffs over there! XO

Boston Strong

It has been a while since posting again. I've found all my free minutes are spent designing wedding items or pinning on pinterest, bla bla, life. Of course, I have to talk about the tragedy in Boston. I'll keep it brief. I grew up just south of Boston and was simply shocked at hearing the news about the marathon bombings...so close to home. It seemed, still seems so surreal. I've been glued to the television and have been following all of the stories as the pieces of this twisted puzzle come together. My heart goes out to the families of the victims and to all who are still recovering. May the road ahead be filled with answers and more importantly love and strength for all of you. 

Image via Pinterest

Lately

Where to start?! It has been so long since posting. The days are slipping away so quickly. Wedding planning is in full swing. And, I can just say that we're on it. Venue — check, flowers — check, food — check, decor — check. You know, the list keeps growing but when you have a slightly control-freak gal who LOVES organizing and making lists, well, need I say more? Anywho, our time in California feels like forever ago. I keep reminiscing and need to share some of our ventures. We drove down to Pacifica and Half Moon Bay to watch surfers and take in the scenic route. I was in absolute heaven. We stopped at as many surf shops along the way as B would allow and I did my best to resist buying them out. We watched surfers head out to Mavericks and held our breath as they disappeared over the break and paddled out beyond view. We saw one surfer in the far far distance riding THE biggest wave and only caught him for a quick glimpse until the closer break pushed him out of view. Amazing! My smile was wide! We grabbed lunch at THE best location. Moss Beach Distillery. I'd highly recommend this if you find yourself driving down Route 1 near Half Moon Bay. The view is simply breathtaking and the outdoor patio is the perfect spot for a casual bite with blankets and fire pits just incase you get cool. We were lucky enough to have zero fog, a perfectly clear view, and the sun shining all day long (which I was told several times is very rare!) We made our way up to Mt. Tam as seen here. (Big smiles)! We also stopped by Muir Woods and took in the amazing red wood trees. Seriously, I've never seen anything so big and beautiful. I felt so small in those woods but so full of life. I'm dying to go back. We also stopped at the Pelican Inn for a some food. We had beers and the cheese plate and felt as if we had somehow transplanted ourselves straight to Ireland! We then made our North and eventually to South Lake Tahoe where we stayed at the Basecamp Hotel and skied Heavenly Resort. If you stay in SLT you must stay here. The people, the location, the ambiance were all perfection. Right down to the little diy s'more kits that they hand out to roast marshmallows around the fireplace. I'll have more on this later because the hotel really deserves its own post with all the great pics I took of it. P.S. skiing on the West coast kicks skiing on the East coasts bottom right outta town. Seriously. The best way to describe it is that it is like flying in first class. Once you've experienced it, you NEVER want to go back to coach! Upon return from Tahoe we got in some wine tasting in Napa. Good times had by all and some hefty wine pours over at Peju. A great winery to stop in at if you are looking for ample tastings! I mean, who doesn't want more wine?! All in all a whirlwind trip. I'm ready to go back and do it all again! But, as I've said, we've been quite busy back in NYC. I've got my binder full of women wedding files and we just got our save the dates out! Next on the list is getting our registry together. I keep wondering where all these things would even go in our little one bedroom apartment. But, oh how I love this place. The way the light streams through in the mornings. It is cozy as can be! So that pretty much sums up my lately. Lately seems pretty darned good. Like warm blankets, soft kitties, weekend bagels, cuddling in the sheets and sleeping in kinda good. Mmmmm, yea that's good!

I Said Yes!

There are moments in life that I will simply never forget. When I'm old and gray and piled under layers of warm sweaters and blankets, I will remember this day as if it were yesterday. The happiest day of my life! Brian was a little trickster. We flew out to northern CA and spent the day driving the coast south to Half Moon Bay, watching the waves and surfers, eating with a view of the ocean, and sipping on cider and beer. When I thought we couldn't possibly fit in any more sight seeing, we drove north to Mt. Tam. We parked and hiked {me in my gold Sperry top-siders} slipping along the way, and Brian a step behind reassuring that we were almost there. When we reached the top we were gasping for breath and laughing at ourselves. Then we gazed at the most breathtaking view from the tippy top of this mountain. We could see the entire city of San Francisco way down below and the Pacific Ocean to our right. It felt as though we were higher than the clouds. 

And then the most amazing thing happened. Brian proposed right on the top of this mountain. It felt as though we were looking down on the world from our own private little place. I cried and blubbered yes and tackled Brian with hugs and kisses before he could even take out the ring. Of course when I saw it I cried even more. The man of my dreams is now mine. Forever. Bliss is the only way to describe the moment. My heart has never been filled with more love. 

Brian, that trickster, set up our little camera and took photos. I thought we were posing for the amazing view but he captured our moment and it makes me smile ear to ear every time I look at these pictures. 

Thank you, my love, for making me the happiest girl in the world. I cannot wait to become your wife.

Oh, hello there.

Well, we made it out to CA two days later than planned. BUT, we made it. AND it was an unforgettable trip! Some big news coming up here on this lil' ole blog. And because of that big news I've been a busy busy gal. More to come this week. For now, how pretty does central park look frosted with a fresh layer of snow. At least we got to play in the snow a little before we left!

Off to CALI

We're running as fast as we can to the airport in an attempt to beat NEMO?!? WTF. The only winter storm we have happens to be when we're flying out for a MUCH needed vacation to CA. I will do whatever I have to to beat this thing so look out! ADIOS! XOXO Rach