found Eldorado

Eldrorado Canyon State Park, that is. And it’s worth its weight in gold. This beaut is just south of Boulder. The Ute were the first to call it home. It was the perfect shelter from Colorado winters. It’s also surrounded by hot springs. In the mid 1900s, some crazy dude (Ivy Baldwin) walked a tightrope…

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the 4 degree lean known ’round the world

According to Martinez family legend, my abuelo rang one of those big bells on top of the Leaning Tower when no one was looking and they kicked him right out. Hard to believe, but if you knew him, you might. Fallen Angel by Igor Mitoraj  The face of someone thinking they too might ring the bells…

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baby got a new set of kicks and a new camera

and I will be stealing one of the two! IMG_5224 Nike Court Legacy if you have a baby, shop here How wonderful is this toy camera? Way cheaper than any polaroid and perfect for learning about photography as a teeny-tiny. c404b3f6309845d8b77021a4e4b4e4ce The Yehtta Kids Camera only costs $30, and it only costs cents per print.…

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Kicking Off a Leaf-Peeping New England Road Trip

Every school kid knows Albany is the capital of New York. It’s also the oldest city in the state. But let’s face it, it’s hard to stand out when you’re competing with NYC. The New York State Capitol This time of year, it’s a great time to visit. Not just to leaf peep, but to…

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gotta get back to Tokyo

A question I get a lot: Where do you want to go next? It’s always hard to answer. But I know I definitely want to get back to Japan. I got to spend 36 hours in Tokyo, and it was not enough! Scroll down for a taste of my mini visit. Tokyo was known as…

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Air Force 1s for two

The babe is here! And we couldn’t be happier. I got a pair of Air Force ones for those tiny little toes to match my own. Mine are the Nike Air Force 1 PLT.AF.ORM.His are the Nike Force 1 LE. Tiny enough to melt any heart! My husband and I just celebrated our 9 year…

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got some new sneakers…and one pair is pretty tiny

I have some big news about something very little. We’re welcoming a brand new sneakerhead to the world! May I present, baby sneakerhead! We’re doing a little nesting–stocking up on our favorite sneakers and grabbing a pair for the babe. Daddy: Nike Court LegacyMommy: Nike Air Foce 1PLT.AF.ORMBaby: Nike Air Force 1LE We’re big walkers,…

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a warm closet welcome to these cuties

Last post, I mentioned I finally decided it was time to buy a new pair of sneakers. To break the seal, I got 3 (with the intention of keeping 1…but you coulda guessed I’d end up keeping 2). I returned the baby blue Air Force 1 Premiums. Honestly, I reallllllly liked them. But they had…

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Welcome to Pa Tong!

This beautiful crescent shaped beach is on the west coast of Phuket. The waters are insanely blue and the nightlife is just plain insane. We stayed at the Le Meridien on the beachfront. The Andaman Sea is sandy and clean. We took lots of tuktuk rides, ate lots of street food and found a pretty…

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Phuket by boat

Welcome to the waters surrounding Phuket–Thailand’s largest island. The Andaman Sea is gorgeous. It’s where mountains and rainforest meet the beach. In fact, Phuket’s topography mainly mountainous with some outstanding sandy beaches. The limestone cliffs create a striking and singular skyline. Phuket is a popular spot to live. Even though it’s only half the size…

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