::snapshots::

Thankfully, we've been spending the last couple weekends enjoying our home. One weekend was sunny, this last one was snowy. We're slowly filling the house with furniture and decorations we love. A favorite new addition is that fiddle leaf fig in the corner (and now searching for the perfect piece of pottery). 

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::winter wonderland::

This is the first snow I've seen since we moved to Virginia. I was that girl who threw on a beanie and boots to go play in it. It fascinates me that this white stuff falls from the sky. That's what you get when you grow up in Florida.

::4 days::

I"ll be spending the next 4 days tackling a loooong and neglected to-do list. Items include:

• finishing & sending our Save the Dates
• decorating bookshelves in the house
• a few DIY projects
• two logo designs
• more wedding planning
• listing shop items
• sleep

and how about I get back to daily blogging. I sure miss that.

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::coupledom::

We're starting to get things settled in our new home. And, it still doesn't feel real sometimes. It's like I'm on a long vacation in someone's house. There are times when I still think my belongings are in our old place. Perhaps a housewarming party will help!

One thing I know for sure is that I really enjoy sharing a space with Jay. I'll try to avoid the lovey-dovey talk (I guess I'm on that path because I just designed our Save the Dates!), but it's true. All the little things that I notice about him makes me happy to know that he's mine. Coupledom is a wonderful thing.

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::it's time::

::socks?::

I know what you're thinking. "You up and leave for Maui for over a week and come back to blog about socks?!" Well, hear me out. This whole trip was the first time in a long while I had my eyes off a computer screen for multiple days. Pixels are cool and all, but it was incredible to get away to a new place. Especially one so scenic. 

I'm back to the daily grind, the projects are back on the table and there's lots to get done. I'll get some Hawai'i pictures up soon to show you just how beautiful it is there. We had such a fun time with good friends and made some new ones, too. I'm another year older and have big things to look forward to in the next year. Call it another one of those "new outlook on life" sorta deals. Life is good-- I'm so grateful for my supportive and loving family and friends. Mahalo.

At least they're sweet socks.

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::an afternoon date::

Jay and I met up yesterday afternoon to finally sit and watch the new Batman movie. Yes, we called it a date. We don't go to the movies often (although we did see Moonrise Kingdom) because we usually opt for something on Netflix. I remember my Grandma recording the old Batman TV series for us. You know, the one with the "SHAZAM" and "KA-POW" graphics. The movie was awesome. Powerful music and good stories always get me.

UPDATE: I almost forgot! For Halloween my mom made me an amazing Catwoman costume. It was black spandex with silver stitching. Complete with long clip-on fingernails, pleather booties and belt. I'll try to get the photo up!

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::fourth::

It was a hot Independence Day (and sadly, I didn't have a bathing suit to jump in that water). Yorktown is very small with a cute downtown area of historic buildings, private residences and a couple local eateries. I love how it isn't filled with commercial shops and restaurants. Although there was a super long line for Ben & Jerry's. Our view from the rocks watching the fireworks was pretty spectacular. And now, it feels like Monday again.

::richmond (and outskirts) adventure::

Last weekend, we visited another couple in Richmond to see their new place and go camping. They live on the second floor of a building from the 1800's. Their little neighborhood, just outside of the city, has tons of character. We walked over to a park across the street that overlooked the Lucky Strike cigarette factory. 

It's such a pretty drive from Richmond to Staunton. There's old rustic farmhouses, quaint towns on winding roads and scenic mountain views. We hiked to a watering hole and jumped off fallen trees into cool, crisp water. Our campsite was right next to the river, so when dusk came we roasted marshmallows over the fire pit.

Our last stop was a beautiful winery called Veritas. I'd get married here...

::an ode to summer // by kinfolk::

This is too good. The simple pleasures of healthful food, bike adventures and shared moments with friends. Andrew and Carissa's videos are always stunning. I just ordered my copy of Vol. 4. Get your Kinfolk Magazine here.

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::starting early::

We're taking off a little early this week. Our good friend from college is celebrating his birthday with a weekend on the water with fireworks, booze and the warm Kentucky sunshine. Not too shabby if you ask me. I've never been to KY, but I'm sure it'll be just perfect. We haven't seen this group in a while and it's always nice to reconnect and share stories. Hopefully I return well relaxed and with sun-kissed skin.

Have a beautiful weekend! See ya back here Tuesday. -christina


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::how i plan to spend my evening::

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::as of late::

+ Really enjoying this whole vegan thing.
+ Another Olde Towne Market Day with my vintage goods. Thanks to those who came out!
+ Florida palm trees.
+ Janis Joplin spinning on the turntable.


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::out back::

It's been so beautiful in our backyard. I'm really not sure why we've been eating dinner inside at all. That's gonna change. It's the perfect place to sip a little wine and relax from the daily grind. Those roses are as big as my head.

*edit: yes, this is my backyard.

::changing habits::

On May 1st I began a vegetarian diet. It all started with a handful of Netflix documentaries that left me feeling rather nauseous. So, each morning started with green juice. To my luck, Fruitive just opened in Virginia Beach...where I finally tried beet juice. And liked it.

A couple months ago I found myself with a bag of Funyuns...yes, Funyuns! Embarrassing. After a long career in various sports through college, I've become so sedimentary. Most of my playing these days happens in Photoshop. However, lugging around loads of vintage goods to Market Day is considered a workout in my book. But something needs to change. Before I had a j-o-b, I was active daily. Now, this is where the excuses pile up, "I'm too tired" "My friends are having a dinner party" "I need to brush my hair". This past weekend, my friend took me to hot yoga. I'd taken a hot yoga class during a trip to Costa Rica years ago, but this time it was rough. It's like I didn't know my own body. But I'm hooked, and I can cross this one off my to do list.

I've acquired poor eating habits since I left college. Shouldn't that happen IN college? When we were younger, my parent's rarely had soda in the house (if ever), fast food wasn't commonplace, and we were fortunate to have home-cooked family dinners at the table every night. My mom is Superwoman. This is a venture back to that. Back to the healthy habits I learned at an early age and hope to pass on to my children.

The month wasn't completely meatless. I couldn't resist my grandfather's steak sandwiches that my dad grilled up over Memorial Day. I don't regret it.

*I didn't intend on getting so lengthy here. I'm motivated and becoming passionate about this. What do you practice to stay healthful? 

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::better together::

I'm riding solo this weekend. He's in South Carolina. Funny how a few days apart can feel like a whole lot longer. It's just better when we're together.

Although, I do have a weekend dedicated to 6 petals. We'll be at the Olde Towne Market Day on Saturday, prepping for a much needed shop update, and writing content for the new homepage design. I'm so excited to share the 6 petals vintage clothing collection too-- coming this summer!

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::powering down::

In about 9 hours, I'll be in Florida! I'm so excited to spend the long weekend back home with my family. We purposefully didn't make any real plans and hope to lounge around sipping wine and sharing stories on the back porch. I've decided to leave my laptop behind for a much needed power down. Doesn't it feel good to just turn it off sometimes? It can't be healthy to look at a computer screen for so many hours a day. My eyes will thank me.

I hope you find some time this weekend to unplug. See you guys on Tuesday.  -christina


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::farmland::

A couple weeks ago we ventured to Harrisonburg, VA for a graduation celebration.

The graduation party was held at one of the graduate's family farm. The 30 minute drive from the college took us miles away from any store and into the quiet farmland-- dairy farms, goats, and silver silos around every hilly corner. His dad built their house some 25 years ago; a quaint dark wood cottage-like home that sits nestled behind old oak trees. There are five houses on this farm, and they each share duties raising a few cows.

I'm so connected most of the time that I love getting away and thinking about a more simplistic lifestyle.

::a glimpse::

Weekend strolls around Ghent, a flying octopus, vintage goods for market day, and thank goodness for engaged friends...I get their hand-me-down bridal magazines (Thanks, Kristen!). I guess I should starting thinking about a wedding. 


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::healthful::

For the month of May I've vowed to drink green juice everyday and live off {mostly} fruits & vegetables. No meat. This isn't an attempt to become a vegetarian/vegan, though I fully respect that lifestyle. It's a challenge to eat more healthfully. Green juice is surprisingly sweet and filling! Every morning I juice whatever I picked up from the produce stand: kale, cucumber, apples (granny smith and pink lady usually), celery, ginger, cucumber, spinach, oranges – in some combination. Along with a banana, this holds me over until dinner when we roast, grill, bake or steam fresh vegetables. Have you ever seen purple asparagus? When you cook it, it turn green. Here's to eating colorfully...