travel + photography

Lately, I've been working on organizing travel photos. It's been a pleasure to cull through the many, many photos that my husband and I have taken on our trips together. Here are a few snapshots from a handful of my favorite spots. What happy memories!

In order these are from Boulder, Ildiri, Granada, Vieques, and Chiusi. 

aspen leaves {magical}

A week ago I was kicking back and relaxing in Vail, taking in some of the last of the glorious golden aspens of the year. Aspen leaves catch light like nothing else and then when a nice gust of wind comes through, the little golden leaves dance most magically. I love fall, and it doesn't get much more beautiful than autumn amongst the aspens of Colorado. 

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like little golden coins

the view {vail}

With a fresh dusting of snow and aspens still clinging onto their golden leaves, the scenery in Vail was beautiful!

the view {boulder}

We kicked off a long weekend in Colorado with a visit to an old favorite - Boulder. Hiking up to "our" spot and enjoying some Colorado sunshine was the perfect way to begin our trip.

inspired by gardens

I never seem to tire of seeing gardens and being inspired by beautiful garden spaces both near and far. What better way to get ideas for my own garden? Whenever I travel, I am drawn towards lush green spaces and flowers, and when I'm home I try to make time for enjoying the beautiful gardens here in Madison. 

 a cloistered garden, Greece - early springtime

a view down to a secluded sitting area, Madison

a September garden still full of color, Vail

inspired

Ralph Waldo Emerson's famous words, "Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink in the wild air" are some of my favorite words ever written. I came across a colorful print of this quote from the Etsy shop, The Wheat Field, and ordered it to one day frame. The happy hues brighten up even the greyist of winter days. 

print by The Wheat Field

I put together 3 of my photos that I think sum up Emerson's inspiring quote. Hope you enjoy!

living in the sun

swimming in the sea 

drinking in the wild air 

Check out The Wheat Field's Etsy shop: 

http://www.etsy.com/shop/thewheatfield?ref=seller_info. 

I think so many of their colorful and happy prints would be a great addition to a nursery or child's room.