a happy list.

October 5, 2013

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I’m going to take a second here to admit that work has been hard for me lately. I love my new school and I love my class, but being new has been overwhelming and also a little bit stressful. I remember this from when I started at my old school 3 years ago. It’s the the getting used to it all— the paperwork, the meetings, the proving yourself. It’s stressful and it’s tiring and it’s just the way it is. I remember it from then and I’m reminded of it now. Change is hard, but change is also good. I was texting with my friend Elizabeth a few weeks ago and the best way for me to describe it to her was that school is “hard, and kicking me in the butt— but it will make me better.” And that’s just the honest to goodness truth. New is sometimes hard, but having to work hard is never a bad thing, and so I will soldier on {and laugh at those littles every day in the process— they are still the funniest, no question about it}.

Anyways! Tonight I made a happy list:

1. Today we went to The Topsfield Fair {where I took the photo above}. Lots of people, lots of food, lots of good old fashioned fall fun. It was my very first time, and a good one at that. Places like this always remind me of the best of the best (in my humble opinion)— The Great New York State Fair. I’m smiling a big one just thinking about all my memories from past summers at home. Saltwater Taffy! Chocolate milk! THE BUTTER SCULPTURE. If a state fair isn’t where childhood dreams are made, then I don’t know where is.

2. My print is selling like CRAZY. Woohoo! There’s been a little bit of behind the scenes drama about improper sourcing, but there’s also been so many people reaching out {friends, strangers} to find where the print originated {which is HERE! ON THIS BLOG!} and so that’s been terrific. I think I need to start making more prints of the same kind. You know, more quotes overlaying some of my photographs– like I post on instagram sometimes… what do you think?

3. I went to NYC last weekend. BEST. ALWAYS. I stayed with my friend Rebecca in Brooklyn {LOVE} and had lunch with Colleen and Laura {DOUBLE LOVE}. I was there for only 24 hours, but filled my hours {and heart} {and instagram feed} to the brim. Sharing some fancy cam photos soon! New York City is my favorite.

4. Tomorrow I’m having brunch with friends. I know this isn’t something too exciting to share, except for that it is. First off, I don’t go to brunch that often, and second of all, I love these friends. So, win win. Oh happy day.

5. A new blog design is in the works. Oh my goodness I’m so excited about it. I’ve gotten one part finished {with this girl’s help. EEEEEeeee!} and one part I’m still figuring out, but we’re making progress over here. Totally vague and you hate me for it, except that you’re going to LOVE IT! Because I love it. Or I’m going to love it. When it’s ready!

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That’s the happy for me lately, what’s the happy for you?

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cape cod 2013

October 4, 2013

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We’re going to jump back to summer again for a hot minute! Hope you don’t mind! Life as been busy lately. Good, but so busy, and so this blog has been neglected a bit in the interim. School is going well (that’s the BUSY part of the situation) and fall has been great (it’s been crazy WARM! JOY!), an Indian summer at it’s finest, so I kind of don’t feel weird at all posting these photos. They’re from August, but whatever.

Beach pics are welcome at any point in the year, right?

{Say right, because I’ve got Nantucket photos hiding in the wings, too.}

Here is a little glimpse into our week on Cape Cod…

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Oh, it was as sweet as summer gets, and I love this Cape Cod tradition of ours. We went with my parents to Chatham for the week (our 7th year and counting…), but this year my friend Mo and her husband Travis were vacationing there as well. How lucky! We spent most every day with each other, doing this and that, just loving summer and being together.

These photos are some of my favorite, I think. Such a simple kind of lovely, that Cape Cod is. Looking forward to next year’s trip already.

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two days in lake placid…

September 15, 2013

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While I was home in August for a week, my mom, sister, and I decided to take a last minute girls trip up to Lake Placid, New York. Some family in Syracuse had been talking about taking the trip up for a summer lacrosse tournament (lacrosse is VERY BIG in our family— my sister and I are the only ones who never played!), and the mention of the Adirondacks suddenly got us nostalgic for it. We used to spend summers up in Lake Placid, back in our figure skating days. Did you know I used to be a figure skater? For real, I was! Spins and jumps and costumes and all. OH, the good old days.

This town is one of the prettiest places around. So much to see and do! Here are some photos from our two days in Lake Placid and Keene…

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Seriously beautiful, right? Every time I visit I love it even more…

The lucky part for us is that a few of our cousins live in Lake Placid currently (I have a lot of cousins, in case you’re wondering! 15 first cousins on my dad’s side alone!), and my Aunt Holly lives in a town a few miles down the road called Keene. She owns the most gorgeous house looking over the mountains AND has additional land with cabins for guests. Really, the most amazing thing! We had such a nice time staying with  her–she’s a fabulous cook (she co-owns a few restaurants in town with my cousin Phoebe) and we enjoyed drinks and dinner with some of her close friends the night we stayed over. The perfect getaway.

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Below are a list of some of my favorite things to see and do in Lake Placid should you ever plan a trip! {Also, I got your email, Lauren! THIS IS FOR YOU!}

To eat:

Big Mountain Deli and Creperie
Simply Gourmet

{the above places are run by my aunt and cousin—
both are amazing, and not just because they’re my family!}

Liquids and Solids
Steak and Seafood

To stay:

Golden Arrow {affordable, right in town, on the water!}
Schultes Family Lodge {cabins!}
Mirror Lake Inn {fancy!}

To play:

Walk Main Street {lots of shops and the creperie is here!}
Visit the Olympic Rinks {Miracle on ICE!}
Walk around Mirror Lake
Take a bobsled ride
Go on a gondola to the top of Little Whiteface

And SO MUCH MORE here.

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holding onto summer.

September 14, 2013

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Today is a near perfect end of summer/beginning of fall day. It’s sunny, and warm, but with just enough chill that jeans are in the “to wear” pile. I like that. All summer long I can’t even imagine the thought of putting on jeans— too hot, too uncomfortable. Hot and uncomfortable is kind of my favorite, though, so I like that, too. I like the idea of walking around in short shorts and a loose tank, sweat dripping from the creases of my arms and legs. There’s something glorious about it, even if a bit uncomfortable.

Jeans are also my favorite. And a coolish breeze on a warmish day.

So I’m in flux. Stuck between my goodbye to summer and my hello to fall. And right now, I’m okay with it. It’s a good place to be, I’ve realized.

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These photos have little to do with this post, except for the fact that they are my tie to summer, my tie to home. I was lucky enough to spend a whole 10 days in New York this August. 10 DAYS of blue skies and puffy white clouds over shining waters. I’ll be posting more photos of my time on vacation over the next few days– they’ve been sitting on my computer for awhile and it’s about high time I share them. Also, I think in a way I’m holding onto summer through them— I’m living in the fall but keep peaking back. A fine way to ease into the season, I say. A fine way indeed.

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