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2+ Weeks in California

April 17, 2018 by jennifermdarling

I recently spent over 2 weeks in California for work. (If you’re into this blog, and you aren’t following my other blog–check out on instagram or wordpress.) It was grueling and so insanely fun. Take the quick tour with me below at some of my favorite spots we shot: 1.) Galt, California 2.) Nevada City, CA 3.) Grass Valley, CA 4.) Lake Tahoe 5.) Homewood Ski Resort 6.) Five Marys Farm in Fort Jones I wore my Nike ACG Boots, pictured […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: California, Lake Tahoe, nature, Nike, photography, sneakerhead, the great outdoors, things to do in California, Travel, travel blog, travel photography

The Dirty D

April 10, 2018 by jennifermdarling

After years and years of visiting Detroit for work, I finally got the chance to give the Motor City a decent run through. I ate and drank so much deliciousness. Here’s what I got up to: Stay at the Aloft Brunch at Grey Ghost Astro Coffee Walk around Corktown, see the old train station Drinks at Hop Cat Dinner at Selden Standard Walk around the downtown shops Drinks at Jolly Pumpkin Brewery Thai food at Takoi Drinks at Batch Brewing […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: art, beer, Detroit, fine art, food, food porn, Michigan, photography, sneakerhead, sneakers, things to do in Detroit, Travel, travel blog, travel photography

A Weekend in Palm Springs

March 27, 2018 by jennifermdarling

I recently spent the weekend with some girlfriends in Palm Springs for one of my dearest friend’s 30th birthday. It went by quick and it was a blast. We stayed in an awesome Airbnb, where we lounged by the pool most of the time. One morning, we went to The Parker Hotel to eat at Norma’s and for dinner we had pizza at Birba. As for the city itself, the streets are lined with midcentury modern homes and cool desert colors. There […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: art, California, fashion, fine art, Nike, Palm Springs, photography, sneakerhead, sneakers, things to do in palm springs, Travel, travel blog, travel photography

The Pancake Rocks in New Zealand / for the love of nike

Rocks that look so good, you could eat them.

February 20, 2018 by jennifermdarling

Punakaiki, a small community on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand, is home to the Pancake Rocks. It was my first stop right off the ferry from the North Island. The photo directly below gives you a glimpse into what it’s like driving in NZ. Believe it or not, this is a two way road…and yes…this is a major highway. The Pancake Rocks are extremely eroded limestone–creating a pancake stack like effect. The place is also […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: nature, New Zealand, Nike, pancake rocks, photography, punakaiki, sneakerhead, sneakers, Travel, travel blog, travel photography, What to do in New Zealand

Huka Falls

February 8, 2018 by jennifermdarling

Huka Falls are a set of torrential waterfalls on the North Island of New Zealand. In the photos below, you get the fell for the water’s pace. What’s even crazier is that you can ride a jetboat down this thing. What’s a jetboat? Oh just a teeny tiny little speed boat that can navigate on only 4 inches of water. In true New Zealand spirit, Kiwis drive these little devils, loaded with screaming tourists, around like there isn’t a rock […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: fashion, nature, New Zealand, Nike, photography, sneakerhead, sneakers, style, the great outdoors, Travel, travel photography, What to do in New Zealand

Happy Nike New Year 2017 / A Year in Review

see ya, 2017!

January 3, 2018 by jennifermdarling

I love looking back at the year. What can make you more grateful and nostalgic than a little reflection on what you’ve been through and accomplished alongside the folks that fill up your life with all that matters. This year has been a crazy one for sure. We moved from Chicago to Kansas City. We traveled the world—took helicopters and jet boats, fed kangaroos, and cuddled koalas. We celebrated with friends as we marched in a very New Orleans Second […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: 2017, fashion, fine art, Happy New Year, Nike, photography, sneaker blog, sneakerhead, Travel, travel photography

your best friend only turns 30 once!

November 7, 2017 by jennifermdarling

If you know me, you know I’m a huge fan of folding thousands and thousands of tiny little shapes. To celebrate my best friend Liz on her 30th birthday, we did a very colorful photoshoot with an overdose of chocolate cake. Love you, Lizzie. Thanks for being such a good sport. Little do you know, I’ve already started planning just what we’ll be up to on your 40th. Check out my etsy shop if you’d like to recreate this insanity […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: art, crafts, DIY, do it yourself, fine art, Nike, origami, people, photography, photos, sneakerhead, sneakers, turning 30

the 330 mile California journey

June 12, 2017 by jennifermdarling

From San Francisco to Fort Jones, CA–it was a beautiful road trip. I spent the first 24 hours in the bay area. Here are a few of the joints I hit up: Park Central Hotel–talk about a room with a hell of a view. I could see the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Coit Tower from my bed! Dandelion Chocolate Coffee–where you can grab a cup a joe and something sweet to nibble on Brenda’s French Soul Food–a New Orleans […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: beer, beer blog, California, city life, farm life, foodie, Nike, Oakland, photography, San Francisco, sneakerhead, Travel, travel photography

Freiburg, Germany / for the love of nike

I got lunch and a parking ticket in Freiburg.

January 6, 2017 by jennifermdarling

Freiburg is a sweet little German city. This medieval town at the edge of the Black Forest leads the way in Germany’s green movement. Take note of the strange gutters on the streets. They are not meant for sewage, but to cool the city down during the warm summer months, fight fires, and water the animals. Freiburg also has the longest running cable car in the country. Check out the Hausbrauerei Feierling or the Münsterplatz. (and if you order a salad, you may […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: art, fine art, Freiberg, Germany, Nike, photography, sneakerhead, sneakers, Travel, travel blog, travel photography