Paddle.Print.Inspiration.

Tim and I got back from our annual vacation/family reunion to the northwoods this week. While there, I enjoyed seeing the inspiration for what is my most popular print....the paddles! 
Hard to believe it's already August...HAPPY FRIDAY!

Highlights from our trip to Mexico

We recently got back from a week vacation in Mexico! We had a enjoyable time visiting with family, enjoying delicious food during Puerto Vallarta's Restaurant Week, and spending time in the sun!

 

From the Land of Sky Blue Waters

Our annual trip to Minnesota's Northwoods was everything we hoped it to be :: peaceful, restful, & restorative. I've vacationed at this lake with my family ever since I was a baby.....and it's also where Tim proposed! :) That said, it holds a pretty special place in my heart. Coming home is always hard, but then we remember we'll be returning again next year! 

:: Some Highlights ::

Our little cabin ♥

LOTS of time spent reading and relaxing

3rd annual Blind Root Beer Tasting

:: This year's selection included :: 

Iron Horse, Mason's, Route 66, Triple XXX, Buckin' Rootbeer, & Dog n Suds

Picking wild blueberries =

a YUMMY blueberry pie!!!

Boating, exploring, hiking, swimming, napping...

The evenings would bring splashes followed by shrieks...

Rock jumping at our favorite spot

LOVE being on the water

Roasting marshmallows to make the perfect...

S'more  :)

A thunderstorm rumbling and echoing across the lake

&

Beautiful sunsets

all pics were taken by me using Instagram

Goin' Up North

We leave today for our annual vacation in northern Minnesota near Ely. Its picturesque landscapes, towering pines, and sky blue waters are a welcome retreat from the everyday craziness of life. It's the perfect place to press RESET and just  r e l a x . . .  

While I'm away check out some favorite things I've found around the www...

Dear Blank

Scratch Maps Would be Fun!

This, That & These are current favorites of mine on Etsy

A Tree House for Adults

Tourists posing with other Tourists.....classic

What is marriage?

Down Memory Lane

Why didn't someone think of this sooner?!

Will someone please buy me these earrings?

:: also ::

I will be doing my first GIVEAWAY 

within the next week or two after we return from our vacation! 

Stay tuned....I don't want you to miss out!!!  :)

See you back here on August 1st!

Highlights from our Trip to California

Our time spent in California couldn't have been better! We enjoyed time with family and friends, feasted on fabulous food and wine, and explored fun new places. 

 :: Some Highlights ::

Spent some time in San Fran before we drove south...and of course stopped at In-N Out Burger!

Celebrated my cousin Laura's wedding at the 

Church in the Forest and Monterey Peninsula Country Club 

::

such a fun and beautiful wedding, CONGRATS Mike and Laura!!

Spent a day at Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur and later had dinner at Nepenthe 

:: Ambrosia Burger = Nummers! ::

 

Enjoyed the view of the Lone Cypress in Pebble Beach

An afternoon of wine tasting at Hahn Winery and Paraiso Vineyards

 

Hiking at Soberanes Canyon in Big Sur :: loved seeing some redwoods!

Tide-pooling in Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach 

:: Tim spotted a purple sea star bigger than his hand! ::

 Ended our trip where it began :: enjoyed some time by the wharf and Ghirardelli square in SF

:: the sea salt caramel mocha I had at Ghirardelli was deliciously sinful :) ::

Tim and I had a fabulous time and hope we can go back sometime soon!!

all pics were taken by me using Instagram