Figured I’d bring back this oldie but goodie DIY, especially since now is the time of year when new bikinis are on the mind and the radness is beginning to pop up everywhere. (Keep me
Something to look forward to
I consider myself a pretty optimistic and choose-joy, kind of person. Ironically there’s a flip side to that which involves a lot of thinking and thoughts that are the polar opposite. I am not a
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Mini Thoughts
A few little nuggets for you. The über poetic metaphors weren’t flowing quite as much, but hey, it still feels good to get this stuff out…and sometimes you just need to write. Even if
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Hand Carved
Sometimes the artwork and sentiment behind a bracelet deserve a moment in the spotlight. Say hello to my first piece of hand-carved, one of a kind, Hawaiian Heirloom jewelry. It was a gift from Hawaii’s
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Little things. Big Island.
Walking to watch the sunset, being covered in sand, the smell of the humid plumeria filled air, being on the water, coconut trees and a warm breeze, wearing a bikini every day, and finding shells
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Sunny Sneakers.
It’s fun to switch up painting surfaces every now and then, especially if it ends up being wearable. So, naturally, I had a good time painting these kicks. They’re off to be a “test pair”
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A surf with the most interesting man in the world
Surfing has provided some of the most memorable mental images of my life, an excuse to travel to some incredibly jaw-droppingly beautiful places, and as much as I prefer an uncrowded lineup, an opportunity to
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Vitamin D and Ceviche
They say you’re supposed to take breaks from being online, social media, etc. What they don’t say is how hard it is to get back in a groove online after taking those breaks. Life offline
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Tie Dye Polka
Oh, hello bikini pic – it’s been a while. Feels good to have some tan lines again…even if they didn’t get the high-hip is now in style, memo. Whoops. Anywho, loved this combo, and the
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Little brain sparks
I’m kiiiiind of taking a few weeks off, and where we’re staying doesn’t have the most reliable internet…which in retrospect, has been a huge blessing in disguise. In fact, I love it. But I just
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A colorful Mess
Well, here are the latest colorful messes from my desk. Which is also a mess. I mean, every now and then I do clean it up, and that cleanliness lasts about a day. It all
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Kate Davis Blues
I pretty much jump for joy anytime Kate Davis Jewelry wonders if I could take some pics of her creations. Yes, I know these pieces deserve sunshine a natural tan. Ok, some idyllic setting like
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From the HUJI cam archives
Not going to lie, the current season I’m in is far from inspiring or motivating to want to take a plethora of pictures. And that’s ok. I’m learning it’s ok to not be on my
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Soak it up
It’s that time of year when a sunny, not a cloud in the bright blue sky, kind of day is as common as seeing a unicorn at a coffee shop. So, naturally, I had to
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New Year. New Mood.
New year. A new mood board. Ok, it’s also a new kind of mood, too. Zero expectations, an intensified attitude of gratitude, and inspiration to just…be. Be filled with joy, be present, and be me.