Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts
Monday, March 25, 2013
IN-FLIGHT DREAM LIST
Happy spring everyone! Hope the change of seasons is treating you well so far. I'm actually heading out this week for a trip back to Minnesota - where it's apparently still freezing! My family is throwing me a bridal shower and the timing couldn't be more perfect. I haven't been home since last fall and am seriously missing family and friends right now (my little nieces and nephews in particular). Although it's just a short vacation, I'm really looking forward to it.
I consider myself a pretty good traveler. And although I always seem to get stuck at airports, have delayed/cancelled flights or get stuck next to the guy smacking gum all flight, I think I handle myself pretty well throughout the torture of travel. I get into some "travel zone" where I expect the worst, am prepared for it and when if it doesn't happen, well even better.
Through all my travel missteps and lessons, there are a few things I have learned to never travel without: my phone charger, a comfy sweater and an iPad or laptop. Movies on Netflix can do wonders for passing the time and a sweater can double as a pillow or blanket if you are stuck overnight.
Is there one thing that you would never travel without? Would love to hear! Here is a collection of my in-flight dream list. Would love to fly in style with these companions!
1 // scarf - to keep you warm on a cold flight and can double as a light blanket
2 // great headphones - to drown the gum-smacking guy out (how beautiful are they!)
3 // a good read - in case you are stuck on the runway and aren't allowed to have electronics on
4 // a sweater - read above
5 // iPad w/ case - pinning can also make the time really fly (haha, no pun intended)
6 // comfy shoes - if you have to run to catch a flight you want to make sure you are comfy
7 // a nice bag - one that will fit under the seat and won't fall apart mid-travel
Thursday, January 5, 2012
hunt & gather antiques
If you are in Minneapolis make sure to check out Hunt & Gather Antiques. It's an antique shop filled floor to ceiling {two floors, mind you} with delicious vintage gems. My friend Emily and I stopped by on New Year's Eve and it's probably a good thing that my suitcase would no longer fit anything or I may have bought half the store {although I did squeeze in a cute vintage fan}.
The treasures inside spanned generations and the shop was home to old school mason jars, gorgeous 50s dresses, huge letter signage, beautiful furniture, antlers galore {it is Minnesota, after all} and everything in between. Rumor has it that you usually are served champagne and sweets when you shop, doesn't get much better than that, now does it?
Monday, October 24, 2011
a midwestern fall
So I seriously jumped the gun last week when I was bragging about how I packed everything into a carry-on. I froze the entire trip and should have packed a coat and more sweaters! Either I have forgotten how cold it gets back home in the fall or I have become a total weakling from living in southern California. Either way, the trip to Chicago and Minnesota was so much fun. I got to spend quality time with my mom, sisters and friends and finally see {and shop} Chicago as an adult. Here is a mix n' match summary of my trip in iPhone Instagram photos. Such a beautiful time of the year...
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| Minnesota fall |
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| Flying into Chicago |
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| Sparkle Toms and Minnesota Ground |
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| Vintage Mason Jar Gift From my Godmother |
| Chicago Skyline |
| Marilyn |
| Thrifting in Minnesota {wished I had a bigger suitcase that would fit these beauties!} |
Monday, October 10, 2011
is it friday yet?
This Friday I will be hopping a plane and flying to the fancy city of Chicago. My mom had an 'important' birthday this year and my sisters and I will be traveling from Maine, Iowa, California and Minnesota to the windy city for a little girls weekend in the city to celebrate. After that adventure I'll be heading back home to Minnesota for a very brief stay to see my family and friends. I've been looking online to see if I could find any new spots or ideas for my trip and instead looked at all these pretty pictures and art for the better part of an hour. Here are some pretty pretty pics of my two fabulous Midwestern cities. Happy birthday Mom!
images via: 1.Glasses: F*YeahChicago 2.Chicago Heart City Map: Lucius Art, Etsy 3.Chicago Door: Style Me Pretty 4.Ferris Wheel: Rehana Royer Flickr 5.Theater: Deviant Art 6.Bike View: Matador Sports 7.Illustration 8.Lake Michigan: Favim 9. Chicago Art: MursBlanc, Etsy
Minnesota
images via: 1.First Snowfall: F*Yeah Winter, Tumblr 2.Word Art: Locality, Etsy 3.Art Print: Aaron Draplin 4.MN Boys: Art Holdings 5.Skyline, Neil Naoma Wilkinson: Pinterest 6.MN in the Snow: Dribbble 7.Barn: Washington Times 8. Heart Sticker
I haven't been to Chicago for a few years- any suggestions on restaurants/activities for us? Appreciated!
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Chicago

images via: 1.Glasses: F*YeahChicago 2.Chicago Heart City Map: Lucius Art, Etsy 3.Chicago Door: Style Me Pretty 4.Ferris Wheel: Rehana Royer Flickr 5.Theater: Deviant Art 6.Bike View: Matador Sports 7.Illustration 8.Lake Michigan: Favim 9. Chicago Art: MursBlanc, Etsy
Minnesota
images via: 1.First Snowfall: F*Yeah Winter, Tumblr 2.Word Art: Locality, Etsy 3.Art Print: Aaron Draplin 4.MN Boys: Art Holdings 5.Skyline, Neil Naoma Wilkinson: Pinterest 6.MN in the Snow: Dribbble 7.Barn: Washington Times 8. Heart Sticker
I haven't been to Chicago for a few years- any suggestions on restaurants/activities for us? Appreciated!
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