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Setting the Mood: Ski Bunny

By Kirsten|January 22nd, 2013|Setting the Mood|

Here’s one for ya: I’ve never been skiing… or snowboarding. Ever. I am, however, pretty sweet on a pair of ice skates. But apparently winter sports are a “thing.” Physical exertion in below freezing temperatures with the risk of bodily injury seems to get some people’s adrenaline going. I’m not here to judge, but if you’re looking for me, it won’t be on the bunny slopes. Instead you’ll find me in the lodge sipping a hot toddy getting a foot rub from that cute ski instructor, Steve. Perhaps that’s why some folks put themselves through all of the swooshing and sliding down the side of a mountain: for the afterparty. We all know afterparties are where it’s at. Why else do you think they came up with the name, “apres ski?” And while I’ve already cut to the chase and am three hot chocolates in, you’re going to need to slip into something cozy chic for your fireside recovery. The look is cabin casual.

Eugenia Kim Wool and Cashmere Beanie, $185, Zoe Karssen Fun Sweatshirt, $95, Plush Fair Isle Trim Leggings, $75, Sorel Tofino Waterproof Boots, $150

To be clear, leggings are still not pants. Not even on the side of a mountain.

xx,

WhyDid

Setting the Mood: Sunshine State of Mind

By Kirsten|April 23rd, 2012|Setting the Mood|

When I picked up and fled the left coast, I didn’t book a return ticket. I really had no plans, but ended up landing in the sunny state of Florida. I didn’t know how long I’d stay or what I planned on doing, but it was an escape and a good one at that. Being surrounded by beautiful weather and scenery and even more beautiful friends proved to be just the right dosage of vitamin D (sunshine) and vitamin C (Florida oranges, of course) to get me back on my feet. I sometimes forget that my roots are actually right here in Florida. I spent the majority of my youth growing up in the Sunshine State. Maybe it’s because I’ve moved around so much that it seems so foreign or that any time I’ve come back to visit, it hasn’t been for more than a long weekend. However, being back for an extended period of time, I’ve found that it all still resonates with me. I remember the school field trips to Cape Canaveral, the family road trips to Disney, running barefoot in the backyard and collecting hermit crabs in the Indian River. I’m leaving again in a week and I don’t really know what is up next, but I can’t say I won’t be back. Perhaps when I said I was coming home, I really meant here? Stay tuned…