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Welcome to my blog - a collection of stories, thoughts and 'finds' from my adventures in travel and style. Hope you enjoy your visit!
Welcome to my blog - a collection of stories, thoughts and 'finds' from my adventures in travel and style. Hope you enjoy your visit!
More than anything, I proudly proclaim myself a wife and mother. My family is the garden in which I am rooted, grow and blossom. I think there is nothing more feminist than empowering good humans to impact the world with their strong spirits, honest faith and sharp minds. My girls are now grown, but they continue to be an integral part of my life. Whether it's exploring a new travel destination, spirited conversations, baking cookies and acting silly, or just working shoulder-to-shoulder DIY-ing our beach house renovation, you'll see them featured a lot in my blog because they shape my life, my heart and my story. I learn so much from them!
Katie makes a new friend at a Moroccan street market in southern Spain
She's a lot like me in this way... we have a tendency to wing it! Katie is possibly the most spontaneous and fiercely optimistic person I have ever known - no matter what life throws at her, she embraces it and turns it into an opportunity... and then a cool memory. She's never met a stranger, and rarely goes straight from Point A to Point B...when we travel together, she and I always seem to wander off the beaten path. She's rarely on time, but has taught me that the best adventures come from just being open to whatever each day holds in store for you, and expecting good things to follow...which they pretty much always do!
Christi soaks in the vibes at the Trevi Fountain, Rome.
I'll never forget the day her university issued a tornado warning. They instructed students to immediately go to a protected area (like a bathroom) and hunker down til the danger had passed, only grabbing what was absolutely necessary. Christi texted me a picture of herself curled up fully dressed in her bathtub...clutching a pair of Louboutins! That's fashion commitment! Christi knows what she likes, and she goes after it like a 'rat on a nacho' (I'm told she gets that from me...) She’s no-nonsense, smart, compassionate and the voice of reason when the rest of us Robinson women go off the emotional rails (it happens...) To paraphrase Coco Chanel, Christi's my constant reminder to keep my head, heels and aspirations high!
A bit edgy... a bit vintage: Kayla's take on the LBD
She's smart, beautiful, and self-assured enough to choose a goofy Sumo wrestler costume for Halloween when her girlfriends reach for the eye-candy Victorias Secret Angel costumes... and to rock 4" heels on a regular basis, when she's already a statuesque 5'10". Kayla is smart, hilarious, and up for any adventure. She’ll sing and twirl on the beach one minute, and the next, challenge your intellect with deep social philosophy. She’s bubbly and joyful and confident without ego. She keeps me on my toes, and reminds me that the best way to live, is to genuinely be yourself!
Mom...Mommy....'Mee-maw' (I HATE that one!)...walking ATM, Advice-Dispenser...Hug-Giver...Chief Nag (hopefully not too often!)...Shopping Buddy...Travel Companion...Wardrobe Consultant...Boyfriend Evaluator...Life Coach...Pet Sitter ... Chauffeur... Housekeeper.... Writer...Sporadic Yoga Practitioner... Workout Warrior (& injury recoverer!)... Blogger...Podcast Host... Entrepreneur…Artist…Dreamer...Girl in Development...me :-)
Gentleman. Smart. Sexy. Fun. Romantic. Best dad ever. Faith Leader. Triathlete. Chief Photographer. Best Friend. Puts up with a fam fueled by estrogen. Adventurer. Provider. Completely nimble yet organized in ways I could never be. Dispenser of wisdom. Integrity Personified. Compassionate and pragmatic. Gets it all done. Always up for trying something new. Family Hero. My biggest encourager. Greatest role model. Possibly the most patient man alive. Love of My Life... my best "Find" of all!