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what better way to kick off the new year than with a group jump shot? (thanks, NZ for the photo)

sun valley‘s never looked so cool. check out this post over on not cot. “sun valley in a box” from the folks at eleven. i love everything about this: the packaging, the presentation, the videos. makes me awfully proud to call this place home. (images via) david, andy and ashley. three freaking bad*ss folks. watch [...]

home sweet home.

i knitted an emerald infinity scarf for the delightful V, who brings a smile to everyone she sees. i think this color was made for her! if you’d like to make one of your own, here’s the pattern (so simple): size finished scarf measures about 54″ around and 8″ wide yarn madeline tosh merino dk [...]

currently drooling over this mini bundle of liberty florals from purl soho.

ah, the holidays (i.e. BAKING-days in my universe). these post thanksgiving treats will go splendidly with a cup of coffee. they aren’t super sweet, but the fall spices give this basic sugar cookie a little something extra. recipe from real simple magazine. spiced sugar cookies 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temp 1/2 [...]

watching a good surfer makes me miss home, strangely. it makes miss fresh corduroy on a crisp bluebird morning, untracked pow in the bowls. the way a surfer carves into a wave, so clean and pure. there’s such a strong parallel to skiing in that moment. i went to ocean beach this morning, with a [...]

my folks celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary yesterday, november 11th (you know, 11/11/11). what a freaking awesome day. here’s to two of the most amazing people i know. love you, mom and dad. xo

we got our knit on at the OZ farm yoga retreat last weekend (pictures of the actual retreat to be posted soon…). i ventured into the wonderful world of patterns, thanks to the purl bee, RS and TR. here’s the result! i used madeline tosh merino light in graphite. they’re super cozy as the temps [...]

mom + i went up north earlier this week, to stanley for breakfast at the bakery and redfish for some lakeside relaxation. the crag sandwich never disappoints and the view never, ever gets old.