Posted: March 5th, 2013 | Author: Bryn | Filed under: places, travel, weddings | No Comments »
Waimea Plantation Cottages are located on Kauai’s southwestern shore, beautifully situated just outside the tiny town of Waimea.
We spent a couple nights here on our trip last week. …sigh….such a sweet spot. Each cottage is unique, decorated with simple furnishings, incorporating some gorgeous vintage Hawaiian fabrics. Quiet whirring ceiling fans, airy kitchens, a claw foot tub. It’s semi-luxe but also really homey. And a great base for our time exploring Waimea Canyon and some western beaches.
Forgive the music on their website and have a closer look: waimeaplantation.com. The beach isn’t swimmable but there’s a nice pool overlooking the Pacific. The first six pictures are mine, the rest courtesy of Waimea’s site.
Posted: February 26th, 2013 | Author: Bryn | Filed under: things, travel | No Comments »
I’ve been on the lookout for a comfortable, normal strap for my little point and shoot camera. This Popular Disgrace strap from Crumpler is just the thing.
$15 and available in four colors, it has a cushy neoprene strap to but the overall design is so slim and unobtrusive that I don’t feel too lame wearing it out on hikes and trips.
Posted: February 22nd, 2013 | Author: Bryn | Filed under: places, the earth, travel | No Comments »
Today, Tim and I set off for a week on Kauai!
I am so excited for a mix of jungle trekking, shaved ice snacking, remote beach camping and straight-up downtime. If you have any tips on the island, please let me know!
(Pictured above, an illustrated table sign from the Paperfinger archives.)
Posted: February 4th, 2013 | Author: Bryn | Filed under: places, the earth, travel | No Comments »
The annual tradition of SNOGA took place in Vermont this weekend. 25 women, two generations, one big house and a schedule of yoga, meditation, snowshoeing and big family-style meals. It’s the best.
It’s a welcome break from phones and wallets all weekend but I did take some photos on a walk yesterday at Plymouth Notch.
Posted: January 31st, 2013 | Author: Bryn | Filed under: press, the earth, travel | No Comments »
Spent the other weekend in Bend, Oregon hiking around Smith Rock State Park where we watched crazy/impressive rock climbers repel down from “Monkey Face” rock; skiing and trekking at Mount Bachelor and the necessary face-plant of a nap after it was all over. Beautiful place!
(Pictures by us; and yes, got a bit filter happy with my new Snapseed app)
Posted: January 17th, 2013 | Author: Bryn | Filed under: brooklyn, design, things, travel | No Comments »
Dargelos is a small company based in the Brooklyn Navy Yards who makes some really elegant solutions for city cyclists. I especially love the waterproof waxed canvas tote, which doubles as a backpack. ($95-210 in a few colors)
The belt pouch ($78) is also great and seems super handy. For high design reflectivity, check out the Tufts and Lightning Vest, both pictured below.
Shop online at Dargelos.cc.
(*via Cool Hunting)
Posted: January 9th, 2013 | Author: Bryn | Filed under: art, places, the earth, travel | No Comments »
A few of the winning photographs from National Geographic’s 2012 Photography Contest. View the full gallery and descriptions of each image here.
(*via High Snobiety)
Posted: November 12th, 2012 | Author: Bryn | Filed under: art, places, travel | No Comments »
Posted: September 12th, 2012 | Author: Bryn | Filed under: art, places, travel | No Comments »
My dear friend took these photos of folk dancers in Puebla, Mexico last spring. I love the overhead view, the spinning tops of color and fabric, the bold contrast against the grey stone below.
Posted: August 16th, 2012 | Author: Bryn | Filed under: places, travel | No Comments »
And happy about it.
