Tag Archives: michigan
Photo Diary: Labor Day Weekend
Here are some captured memories from Labor Day weekend at Big Star Lake. It only takes a few moments after arriving to feel like a new person again, the perfect way to usher in a new season. Get a closer … Continue reading
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Tagged big star lake, family, labor day weekend, michigan, photo diary, photography
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breathe deep
Lately the snow drifts have turned into snow mountains. My best defense against temperatures that dip below zero has become sweaters, boots and huge coats. All of this can start to drive you a little crazy. So much so that on … Continue reading
Posted in General, Style
Tagged breathe deep, cold, michigan, personal style, thrifted, winter 2014
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Photo Diary / Bavarian Thanksgiving
Tradition was thrown to the wind this Thanksgiving. Where I have been use to a home cooked feast for most of my life, this year took a turn for the Bavarian. In years past, my husband and I have been … Continue reading
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Tagged family, frankenmuth, michigan, photo diary, thankful, thanksgiving, tradition
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Midwest UX (day 3)
To wrap up my thoughts and experience of Midwest UX 2013, let’s go back to Day 3. The last day was Saturday, October 19 and it was jam packed! We started off by listening to a panel discussion led by … Continue reading
Posted in Design, General
Tagged conference, design, grand rapids, michigan, midwest ux, user experience
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Back from vacation
Well today wraps up another weekend and and a great week too. Christopher and I got to vacation with some great friends of ours at a house in South Haven this past week. We went to the beach every day, … Continue reading
photo diary / big star lake
Big Star Lake is cherished land for my family. We are lucky to have a cottage there and this year marked 30 years of laughing, boat rides, relaxing and good food. This was the first time I visited in 2 years so … Continue reading
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Tagged big star lake, family, lake, lifestyle, michigan, pure Michigan, summer, sunsets and memories, tradition, weekend
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Kalamazoo Inspired
As I was organizing some old files at work I came across these vintage Kalamazoo postcards. They are such a great look at what my fair city was like long before I came here. The history of this city is very diverse … Continue reading
Slice of Life: ArtPrize
Sunday afternoon my mom and I wondered the very crowded streets of Grand Rapids to take in the sights of ArtPrize 2012. This incredible event has artists from all over the world displaying their work in the city of Grand … Continue reading
The Color Run: Fifty Shades Brighter
Well! We all did it! And I’m sure if follow me on twitter and/or instagram you are well aware of that. I’m so happy and proud of my ‘Fifty Shades Brighter’ teammates (yes, that is in fact a ‘Fifty Shades … Continue reading
Tomorrow…
Tomorrow I will be participating in my very first 5K run! It will be the Color Run in Grand Rapids (this is the first time this event is coming to the area). I’ve set the goal of running a 5K … Continue reading
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Tagged color run, goals, grand rapids, michigan, running
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