Take Me To The Mountains

We've almost made it, almost made it to the holidays. Today is my last day of work and school before I am free for two weeks. I'll be making a quick pit stop in Phoenix before jetting up to Jackson Hole for Christmas and then to Vail for New Year's Eve. Let the mountain festivities begin! Eggnog and hot toddy sipping, It's A Wonderful Life watching, bundling up by fires, gift giving, and skiing... take me to the mountains!

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San Francisco + Highlights

And we're off! See you on Monday loves after I return from up north!

On the San Francisco agenda: going out at the marina triangle bars, football celebrations, birthday parties, hotel dance parties, & yummy eats & drinks.

Some places on my San francisco radar to eat & drink:

• Foreign Cinema - California/Mediterranean 
• Benu - Contemporary American
• Saison - Contemporary American
• Zuni Cafe - Modern European
• The Slanted Door - Modern Vietnamese
• Yank Sing - Dim Sum
• Swan Oyster Depot - Seafood
• A 16 - Italian 
• SPQR - Italian
• Rye - Specialty individualized cocktails
• Nopa - Italian 
• Little Star Pizza - Pizza
• Pizzetta 211 - Pizza
• Nopalito - Mexican
• Nick's Crispy Tacos - Mexican

See below for some highlights of the week...

1. A different way of looking at a loving marriage. Via sethadamsmith.com.

2. Brent Bolthouse talks The Bungalow and the evolution of LA nightlife. Via The New Potato.

3. Having a bad day? Let New Girl's Schmidt brighten your day. Via Thought Catalog.

4. All that glitters - Kate Spade's holiday gift guide. Via Kate Spade.

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Friend Hangover

Friend hangover: feelings of sadness and depression after being separated from your best friends. Occurs mostly after having spent multiple fun-filled days together and then being forced to go back to your everyday lives. Friend hangovers occur most commonly with friends who live in different places and are thus separated often.

I'm suffering from a friend hangover today after an amazing weekend with some of my best girlfriends. Cheers to seeing each other again (& more sleepovers) in three and a half weeks!

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Bachelorette Babes

We did it, we made it to Friday. I'm jumping with anticipation because I'm off to Vegas in just a few short minutes for my friend's bachelorette party! Reuniting with my best girlfriends is always the most exciting feeling. Do you have big weekend plans? 

Happy Friday loves and cheers to a friend-filled weekend!

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Remember To Explore

After a great week with my sister and some family, I'm heading up north to Napa for Bottle Rock Music Festival. I can't wait to visit a new place while taking in some amazing music! What are your weekend plans? 

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Mood Board: Jackson Hole

Too much time has passed since I've seen snow and hit the slopes. It's safe to say, I officially can't wait to touch down in Jackson Hole, WY later today. Cheers to spring skiing with family and friends! 

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True Friends

As a new week starts today, I'm only thinking of how truly lucky I am to have such wonderful friends in my life. Thank goodness I got to see some faraway friends this past weekend and get to see some more next weekend! Xo

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Yahtzee!

It's game night! I'm going to have a margarita in one hand and a stack of cards in the other...

Happy Friday!

Game on, gamblers!

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Hello Pumpkin!

Well friends, I hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving full of family, friends, and food! While I've had a smashing good time this fall watching leaves change, wearing orange, and baking pumpkin goodies, I'm already changing gears and jumping head first into Christmas season!

Until next autumn, pumpkins! I'm off to do a little Christmas shopping...

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The Sweet Escape

This past weekend I snuck away for a quick trip down south with my love and some friends. I embraced the much needed time together with arms wide open. What about you... how did you spend your October weekend?!

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Sun-Day

I enjoyed today in the sun at the beach. What did your Sunday look like? I hope you also spent it outside with family or friends!

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Up Up & Away

Congratulations to all my friends for graduating and to taking flight on new adventures after college!

I know all of you will fly sky high in your accomplishments! Love always.

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Twenty-Two

Thanks to all my family and friends for making me feel so special yesterday on my 22nd birthday. I love you all so much!

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Expression

"Of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important."
- Janet Lane

What do I have on my agenda for today? Other than a full day of obligations, laughing until my stomach hurts with my friends who I could not live without. Cheers to the friendships you appreciate the most!

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Heatin' Up

I am off to Phoenix with some friends for a weekend of galavanting in the sun!

Our itinerary: dining out, shopping, sipping drinks poolside, bar-hoping in Scottsdale...

And hitting the Phoenix Open in style.

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Never Too Old For A Sleepover

After having a weekend of fabulously fun sleepovers with my best girlfriends, I am exhausted!

But guess what? I didn't feel the slightest bit too old for the youthful activity!

Cheers to friends, youth, sleepovers, and now relaxing!

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Happy Winter Wonderland Weekend!

I am off to Aspen, CO today to spend the weekend with some of my best friends at the X Games. Let the games begin!

Have a wonderful winter weekend, snow bunnies!

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January Friend

Happy birthday to my best friend Allison! I am so grateful for our seventeen years of friendship!

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Count Your Blessings

Being home and traveling with family and friends for the holidays sure does remind me of how much I have to be thankful for.

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Life is Uncertain. Eat Dessert First.

Today we are hosting a holiday cookie exchange party at my house. I can't wait to listen to Christmas music, get my hands on some warm yummy homemade cookies, and sip holiday beverages with friends and family!

Cookies are made of butter and love.  ~Norwegian Proverb

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