Autumn in New York...

Each time I have visited New York, it has always been in the spring. Don’t get me wrong, the spring is lovely in New York, cherry blossoms and all, but Autumn in the New York…. well that is something special to see.

I just returned from a visit to the stylish city and hung out with some of my favorite ladies and favorite places.....and as usual instagram documented it all.

 From left to right:
 

autumn in new york | a lovely building in chelsea | my bodyguards | viewing kandinsky at the neue gallery | pretty ues topiary | the cozy setting at jessika’s apartment | nyc chic | a sea of orange | the guggenheim

 brunch with katie armour + lauren caron | chilly late night subway commute | lynn yeager sighting | central park in the fall | coffee break at lafayette | oh hello alexa! | my new york city girls | the diana vreeland memos window at bergdorfs | lunch in the west village

the ceiling of grand central station gets me every time | sweet stop at sant ambroeus with the ladies- katie, jane, jessika, robyn, iva +  briony | malachite goodness at bergdorfs  (thanks to lauren!) | a lifetime in nyc, captured at the station | the commute | the view looking down on fifth avenue from bergdorfs bar| robyn + lauren in deep conversations | jessika’s beautiful mantle | headed home


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xo~syd

I left my heart in San Francisco….

As cliche as it sounds, it's always true. It was perfect to be there towards the end of July. While the weather back home in Arizona was in triple digits, I was completely spoiled and soaked up every bit of perfect weather and city life before heading home to the desert. San Francisco is such a vibrant city so full of diverse beauty + art, architecture, culture, style, treasure hunting and yummy food. All of the things I love to experience in one place. We decided to take the family road trip all the way up the California coast, through Big Sur and it was every bit of beautiful as I remembered from a childhood trip. I enjoyed every minute of it, and especially watching Romeo soak it all in and passing down the memories of family road trips and travel destinations to him.

I loved every minute of it, so I just had to share it with you. What are some of your favorite places in the city by the bay?

all images captured with none other than instagram of course....

xx~syd

Back from Texas! Part 1

Hey Ya"ll,

Ya, I said ya'll, I was bit by the bug! After spending a week in Austin Texas, it's only natural right? That was such a friendly and awesome city! I had never been before and always heard from others about it's funky charm, creativity, vintage aesthetic and grassroots vibe. So we decided to take a spur of the moment road-trip, out to see our friends and spend some time seeing for ourselves (best idea ever!)

There is undoubtedly inspiration on every corner in Austin. From the great vintage typography and signage, to a plethora of food trucks, music, art and local shops. Not to mention the beautiful rolling hills and green trees that surround the city. That is a really big deal for me folks, due to the fact that I was born and raised in the desert. Here are a few things that caught the likeness of my eyes!

There were quite a few pictures, so I decided to break this post up into two parts, enjoy!

An appreciation for vintage signage everywhere!

I spotted lots of Vespa's, which I can never get enough of.

I think I went back to get a cupcake more than once....

More vintage salvage and signage, I love it!

A beautiful, serene place to lay your head and a quick pose in front of the gates of the San Jose Hotel.

Wish that was the front door to my house!

A quick jaunt down to San Antonio, to experience the River Walk. It was a beautiful day and we had a nice lunch on this patio.

Romeo didn't waste any time finding his local spot. This circus themed candy store and old fashioned style soda fountain was just too cute for it's own good!. 

I am already planning another trip back soon and I can't wait to get my second dose, of what I missed the first time around. There are a few more food trucks on the list to hit up for sure! I don't think I would ever run out of places to eat. 

xoxo~syd

p.s.- stay tuned for part 2

Hawley Lake

This past weekend my family and I decided we needed to take a little getaway. Away from the city to a place that is quiet, serene and provides a big open sky to think and gather thoughts under.

For us, that place is Hawley Lake, a quick 3 hour jaunt up north to the White Mountains of Arizona, tucked away on reservation land. I know it is hard to imagine that Arizona sees anything other than saguaro cactus, dirt and sunshine all the time, but there are spots in the state that  are cold, crisp and green. September is the perfect time to feel the air changing up there, because you still can't fill a thing until nighttime, down in Tucson. Here are some photographs from our little adventure in the mountains, enjoy!

Of course, if there is even the smallest little antique store on the side of the road, we ARE going to stop! We did, and I found the cutest little vintage treasure pins (cowboys & indians). they fit right in with the atmosphere and I went home with the boot pin (couldn't resist).

The local market had a really sweet vintage sign that was put up in the 1960s. I just love looking at vintage signs and typography, here is a quick snap of it...

A nice place to sit and reflect.

Enjoying some downtime, with my coffee and my doggie!

Our quaint little cabin door.

Camping food munchies.

A boy and his dog.

We can't wait to go back next year, and if the universe is on my side, that other cute little pin I wanted at the antique shop, will still be there, waiting for me to take it home.

xo~syd