NYC part 2 (revealed)

Posted on May 22, 2013May 22, 2013 Posted in Uncategorized20 Comments

Club Monaco Fall 2013 lookbook

I’ve been told I should model my whole life but never thought I’d see the day. This was a fantastic opportunity and I’m so grateful the team at Club Monaco invited me to NY to shoot their fall lookbook. It was a flash trip and I hope to make my way back soon to enjoy the city on a more relaxed schedule but in all I couldn’t have asked for a better time.

Put up at the lush Thompson LES, treated to gelato by the lovely Alice Gao and shooting with Justin Chung out of a box truck on the streets of NYC. Everyone was a dream to work with from the CM team to the hair and makeup. I’m a lucky girl.

xxoo

5/17

Posted on May 18, 2013May 18, 2013 Posted in Uncategorized16 Comments

Two years ago today. I wanted badly to share some words/thoughts something/anything positive but my heart can’t bare it. So much healing still to be done….

Keep on.

My heart and my home.

Posted on May 10, 2013July 25, 2020 Posted in Farming, Grateful, home, Homesteading, Kitchen, Personal, recipe, The Harvest Table Farm14 Comments

Pressed reset this morning or last night rather when I forced myself to go to bed early instead of burning the midnight oil (again). Woke up earlier than normal and this day has been fantastic as a result.

Yesterday we played at the farm. I planted some tomatoes and green beans just in time for today’s rain. These little things like the salamander I unearthed center me and make me grateful for all I’ve been given.

(edit)

Green smoothie recipe b/c it’s a main food group for us these days.

handful of spinach

1 frozen banana cut into pieces

1 handful frozen strawberries

1 cup coconut milk or more if needed

I also add some vitamin C powder and a powdered nutritional supplement for a boost

blend till smooth

Today’s inspiration:

*blessed weekend friends

Asheville

Posted on May 9, 2013July 23, 2020 Posted in Travel12 Comments

Asheville for the win. I absolutely adore this city! Lucky to have family close which is second best to moving myself (would in a heartbeat).

We had lunch at Farm Burger and walked around Masts General Store. My favorite stops however were the French Broad Chocolate Lounge (for the best liquid truffle of my life) visiting with Hannah Ferrara and then seeing her lovely home studio. I contacted her because I’ve been drooling over her work for some time. I had no idea the treat I was in for… Beautiful kindred spirit and was absolutely blessed by our visits.

I suspect I’ll be back soon Asheville (be warned)

Solace of the mountain wilderness + comfort of friends

Posted on May 8, 2013July 23, 2020 Posted in Travel17 Comments

Bad weather camping turned luxury cabin retreat?! We’re loved beyond words and home now feeling full and blessed.

xo
-b

ps Here’s to wishing you all rest and solace in this changing season.

LOVE

Posted on April 30, 2013 Posted in Grateful, home15 Comments

*lucky

Late(ly)

Posted on April 26, 2013April 26, 2013 Posted in Travel5 Comments

This month I’m finding is hard to sum up in words. So many extremes its been difficult to process effectively. I imagine more clarity will come hindsight.

I’ve jumped on board a few new projects one of which landed me in NYC for a whirlwind two days. Ill be anxious to share details on what that involved at a later time.

There’s much swirling in my brain box right now. Feels like another season of change is upon me (in more ways then one). I’ve found lately as I’m taking steps back from my farm responsibilities and letting go of things I’ve been clinging to, there’s a sense of relief. A feeling of questioning everything and reevaluating the things I do know for certain. Realizing and accepting what’s practical and good for this season rather than resenting what I can’t conveniently have/do? Life changing (literally).

Currently feeling inspired by – strength in nature / clean lines / bold words / empty/blank spaces / good design / travel memories

*what are you inspired by this season?

Birthday Boy

Posted on April 16, 2013April 16, 2013 Posted in Uncategorized23 Comments

Celebrating Tristan and the official LEGO age! April 13, 2008 the day I became a mom. At my home when they handed me this 8lb 4oz perfect little being I squealed through tears of joy “IT’S A BOY!”. I was delighted beyond words and cant think of a better way to describe the way I feel about this growing little boy. That was the best day of my life.

Tristan you’re a joy beyond words. We’re all better for knowing you. You’re strong and thoughtful and so very patient with my rough way of navigating through parenting. Thank you for being you and know you’re loved and will always be loved exactly for who you are.

My favorite moment during the party was seeing Collins reaction to the superhero LEGO set. It was like he couldn’t believe his two favorite things were in the same box! Tristan asked for a “big rainbow cake” and we filled mason jars with candy for each child to take home. So much fun celebrating.

Here’s a letter I wrote some time ago on Tumblr. We haven’t went for that haircut yet (mainly because my heart can’t take it) but I imagine at least a trim is in the near future. World be warned!

I assume neither of you will ever be “clean cut”. If by chance you are, well that’s perfectly awesome but I figure you’ll both be too busy working on your bikes or climbing mountains etc… however starting at age 5 for your birthdays (Tristan you have a little over a year) a trip to a nice barber shop for a fresh cut and shave on me is going to be tradition. Then I get to be your arm candy for dinner because let’s just say I’ll always deserve it on the day I gave birth to each of you. Also like it or not you’ll probably always get hand made somethings from me. every. single. year.

All my love