Savage Beauty in NYC

Last Friday my girlfriends and I took the day off to spend it in New York City. We went to see the famed Alexander McQueen exhibit at the Met. It was an amazing show and totally worth the trip! (well any trip to NYC is worth it:) The rest of the day was spent shopping design stores, eating great food...and of course taking a few moments to enjoy the city while sitting at a coffee shop or two. Thanks for the fun day ladies! (Had fun with photography on this trip so there are a few more pics then usual:)


Our ferry ride into Manhattan.


All 4 of us in front of the Met.


I could live here.


While having a snack on the steps of the Met we were entertained by some live music.


Union Square farmers market.


Shopping ABC Carpet & Home...hands down best design store ever!


A walk along the High Line...a NYC trip is never complete without it.


I prefer LIVE, CREATE, WORK.


Pink refrigerator!


Fun photos on the subway.

Adventures in Hocking Hills Ohio

After a fabulous time last year in the hills of Ohio's cabin resort region we decided to return for another year. Ohio may not seem like the most exciting place for a vacation but since it is centrally located between the Morgans in Chicago and ourselves in Philadelphia it is perfect. Thanks Silas & Laura for another great weekend of hiking, good cooking, hot tubing and of course Rook.


How we spent 80% of the weekend.


The guys planning our hike.


Beautiful hike in the Ohio hills.


Great place to be after a good hike.


Berlin so exhausted after all the exploring in the woods.

Muncie, Coffee and the Lindstrom 5

Ben and I were able to visit some of our very close friends the Lindstroms in June. They live in Indiana with their growing family of 5. It was so good to spend time with them and meet their newest addition Leif. Thank you for the delicious meals, coffee and sweet visit in Muncie. Loved enjoying your stomping grounds with you. Excited to see where your next adventure takes you!


Enjoying the front porch swing.


The guys helping with dinner.


Ben and the girls playing with their new sticker books.


3 car seats in a Toyota Camry.


Claire and Sophia showing off their new dresses.


All of us.


Steph and her beauties.

Weekend in Minnesota

In June I was able to head home to MN for a little R&R...it was a fabulous long weekend with lots of laughing and enjoying time with my family. Thanks for the trip mom and dad! Judson...you were missed.


Stone Arch Bridge


Bergstrom/McLaren ladies


Time with Grandma.


Mom and her tricks.


Annie's Parlour!


Meeting my godson John.


Visiting Grandpa.


Time with my niece and nephew.

Nags Head, OBX

Over the Memorial Day weekend Ben and I were invited to spend the long weekend with 12 of our closest friends in the Outer Banks. It was a wonderful weekend relaxing and hanging with friends. Here are a few pics highlighting our trip.


The whole group.


A typical day.


A typical night.


Atop the Jockey's Ridge State Park sand dunes.


The Bodie Island Lighthouse.

Greensgrow Farms CSA

After contemplating doing a CSA (community supported agriculture) for the last few years Ben and I have finally decided to take it on. It is a popular thing to do in Philadelphia so we thought we would try it out. Every other week we get a share of veggies, fruit and dairy from the farm that is only a few blocks from our house. The first week was awesome but I am still learning what half the veggies are and what to do with them. The CSA goes from May-November so I have several weeks to practice. We are looking forward to it!


Our first pick-up at the farm.


Our first share.

Frankford Hall

3 weeks ago Ben and I were lucky to have a beer garden open up just blocks away from our loft. It is very authentic German and has a great atmosphere. The first thing Ben said when we walked in the door was 'we are going to be spending lots of money here' and so far that has been very true! Hope you can come visit and enjoy it with us:)


Ben and brother Paul at the ping pong tables.