bohemian inspiration

here's a little peek into our bohemian inspired photo shoot today - enjoy!

feathers are an earth girl's best friend

lovely

outfit coordination

finally fashion I connect with.

more to come...

heading out to our location.

happy friday!

fly away

with balloons.

or swings.

or a swift ocean breeze.

far

far
away.

just

for

a

moment.



Happy Birthday Mother Earth!

I love the earth.

every

little

bit

of

it.

here's to respecting you

every

day

of

the

year. 



I've caught the running bug



and I think I like it.

looking forward to my new shoes in the mail,
too many miles on my current pair.

and trying out this little contraption from Nike.

hoping this will help me hold a pace,

something I'm not capable of doing.

full report to follow.

to beach, or not to beach?

is that even a question?  

toes in the water

ass in the sand

not a worry in the world

a cold beer in my hand

life is good today.

thank you

Zac Brown Band,

I couldn't have said it better myself!

to beach!

photos via Flickr

mights as well...

JUMP!

this picture is too cute,

it makes my heart happy.

although my legs are sore today

so I won't be doing any jumping,

at least not until I stretch.

it's already wednesday...!



last night's events.

love me some surf art.

especially on a cloudy day.

photos via flickr

surfing

I often think about this when a person is not treating others as they should.
you really never know what someone is dealing with on any given day.
so
be
kind.
it's not that hard to do.



photos via flickr

brunette bombshell



simply stunning.

Elizabeth, you sassy dame, you will be missed.

monday...and tuesday


love this illustration.

come sail away.
with me.

I'd rather be surfing.
all day.
every day.


photos via flickr
parrot man
surfer girl

amen.

this photo looks like Oregon.
not sure if it is,
but I'm pretending.
a girl
can
dream.

despite my best efforts, I can't stop listening to this song.

hello
weekend.


 

color me Irish!



Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!! 

that's the spirit.

 

clover love.

Guinness.

yes please. 

 photos via flickr

pensacola adventure



packed and ready.

beach. beach. beach.

Sheldon (my car) got sick 90 miles outside of Pensacola.

our 4 hour trip became an 8 hour trip.

we spent the remainding 90 miles in a tow truck.

we dropped Sheldon at the car doc.

grabbed some food and beer.

and woke up to the sun streaming in the windows.

my bff kw picked up his new ride.

we motored around town.

spent some time on the beach.

chatted with Nan - kw's grandma and delightful lady.

ate delicious seafood.

and headed home.

quite the adventure.

most importantly, Sheldon just needed a new power steering belt and he was ready for the trip back on Sunday.

fort

fort me. 

fort escape. 

fort happiness. 

fort.

of.

strength.

light.

hope.
love.

peace.

and quiet.

Monday sounds like a good fort day.
I think I'll build one. 

photos via flickr

beach bound



sunshine.

salty air.

sand between my toes.

ocean waves.

the beach.

it's my element.

even if it is Florida :) 

photos via flickr

the full MONTE

I had the privilege of interviewing Monte Durham from Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta today for SVM.

Let me tell you, this man is a delight.

Quick wit mixed with southern charm.

Sassy to the max.

Grateful and genuine.

A true delight, indeed.

photos via flickr

georgia rain

is nothing like Oregon rain...

I miss that constant drizzle.
The swoop test that you administer, often unknowingly, each time you step out into the day.

Another gray snow globe of a day.
I miss it.

Sometimes.

photos via flickr

yarrr

you're the captain of your soul. so, go ahead, be a pirate. 

photo via flickr

Monday needs a little inspiration...

   Disney will always be magical.

    :)

    Life, an endless exploration.

    Sweating Parker Fitzgerald's photography right now.

So, welcome Monday, I am ready for the next great adventure.

photos via flickr
parker fitzgerald

covert op

Bob Delaney, current NBA referee and former undercover police officer, is a good family friend and great American. I have the privilege of attending an event this evening in Columbus where Bob will be sharing his story and I couldn't be more excited!

I read his book, Covert, a few moths ago after he sent a copy to my dad and loved it. I seriously could not put it down. It's an incredible inside account of the dual life Bob led in his work as an undercover officer in the mob and the eventual reclaiming of his life to become an extremely successful NBA referee (not a job many would chose after putting serious criminals behind bars).

Great/inspirational read and an even better person.

photo via google images

hey you...

photos via flickr
parker fitzgerald

Woodrow Wilson

Looks just like the ol' boy...I miss him.

Let the hunt begin for WW part 2 :)

 photos via flickr

cowgirl up.

I'm embracing this motto today - not only did I need to kick my own ass earlier this week and snap out of a little funk, but I'm dusting off my trusty thrifted cowboy boots and heading to the Brad Paisley and Darius Rucker show tonight for some good ol' country tunes.

I also grabbed some film - finally - to get my little nikon FM 10 back to work. It's been too long and there is nothing quite like holding a photograph in your hands to truly appreciate the memories you've made.

Cheers to beer, guns and pick-up trucks (at least tonight).

Update in 30 seconds or less...
-quit job in DC
-moved to Columbus, GA (the latest stop in the worldwide tour of life for the Brown fam)
-currently working as the Assistant Editor at Southern Views Magazine
-starting grad school at - ahem - Auburn in May

photos via flickr

ass.ed

My first issue as the Assistant Editor of Southern Views Magazine is out today!!!

The online version will be posted soon on soviewsmag.com for those of you (aka all of you) outside the Columbus area and I will post the link here too. Some of you may be getting a copy in the mail soon - keep your eyes peeled!

More from this landlocked mermaid momentarily...