May 7, 2013

crossing the bridge

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The other night as we were heading back into town from Sausalito via the golden gate I caught my first glimpse of this lit up from across town. Something Katherine had given me a heads up was coming months ago. A bit of art in action. Absolutely mesmerizing. 

Leo Villareal | The Bay Lights

“When the switch gets flipped on March 5, powering on 25,000 LEDs strung over the vertical cables of the Bay Bridge, The Bay Lightswill be the largest light sculpture in the world, spanning 1.8 miles. It will also be the longest. That’s because the artist behind the installation,Leo Villareal, built custom software that will choreograph the LEDs according to an unrepeating sequence which will play over the project’s two-year span. From sunset until 2:00 a.m., Villareal’s dancing, flickering bridge will illuminate the sky every night into 2014.See the animated rendering!” (via architizer)

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May 6, 2013
the history of san francisco place names

an interactive map showing the history of street and landmark names in san francisco. 

(Source: scenes-from-my-hood)

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bits of spring 

sonoma | napa valley | the porch at duckhorn | crissy field | san francisco

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May 5, 2013
… and a bottle of wine. That’s a wrap on another great weekend. xo

… and a bottle of wine. That’s a wrap on another great weekend. xo

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Sunday sundown…

Sunday sundown…

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May 4, 2013
Such a ridiculous time at Splash Ball last night. ;) Hibiscus margaritas and a glow in the dark dress, and that was all she wrote.

Such a ridiculous time at Splash Ball last night. ;) Hibiscus margaritas and a glow in the dark dress, and that was all she wrote.

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May 3, 2013
California.ambush.life.makeover… 3 sentences I never thought I’d say:  Yesterday after work I went on this incredible 4 mile hike with my sweet friend PJ. (You read that correctly, I went for a hike.) Which marked maybe the 5th time I’ve done that, ever? It was too gorgeous not to be outside and the views, well, ok they won me over. You got me there.  Tonight we’re going to an environmental charity event with a slew of people from our ski house. To be fair, I literally just had to look up what we are funding - sea otters? Alaska? Upon further review I think it’s to stop a copper mine, which I bet is important. But dear lord, please don’t let anyone ask me about the environment tonight, I am really just in need of a bright dress and a strong drink.  Tomorrow morning I’m going stand up paddle boarding with Cory. I am trying not to think about the person who told me about the massive shark infestation in the bay this week. Because that was actually kind of cruel and now I absolutely cannot fall.  So, I would just like to take a time out here and say that a) life is pretty damn good right now, and b) when exactly did this happen to me…?

California.ambush.life.makeover…

3 sentences I never thought I’d say: 

  • Yesterday after work I went on this incredible 4 mile hike with my sweet friend PJ. (You read that correctly, I went for a hike.) Which marked maybe the 5th time I’ve done that, ever? It was too gorgeous not to be outside and the views, well, ok they won me over. You got me there. 
  • Tonight we’re going to an environmental charity event with a slew of people from our ski house. To be fair, I literally just had to look up what we are funding - sea otters? Alaska? Upon further review I think it’s to stop a copper mine, which I bet is important. But dear lord, please don’t let anyone ask me about the environment tonight, I am really just in need of a bright dress and a strong drink. 
  • Tomorrow morning I’m going stand up paddle boarding with Cory. I am trying not to think about the person who told me about the massive shark infestation in the bay this week. Because that was actually kind of cruel and now I absolutely cannot fall. 

So, I would just like to take a time out here and say that a) life is pretty damn good right now, and b) when exactly did this happen to me…?

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May 1, 2013

Ira Glass on the art of telling great radio stories 

[via wearethedigitalkids | josephdenne | Peter ]

If anyone’s got the art of storytelling down, it’s Ira. And this right here is like a little This American Life tide-you-over till Friday. 

On a side note: I honestly don’t know what I’m going to do when this man retires. May that day never (ever) come. 

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nickgerber:

I recall Central Park in Spring

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“ Try to learn to breathe deeply, really to taste food when you eat, and when you sleep, really to sleep. Try as much as possible to be wholly alive with all your might, and when you laugh, laugh like hell. And when you get angry, get good and angry. Try to be alive. You will be dead soon enough.
Ernest Hemingway  (via ohlady)

(Source: chandelierswinging, via wearethedigitalkids)

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streetsmarts: I’m proud to announce that the New Arts Forum raised over $5,000 for Urban Gateway’s arts programming in Chicago schools during ArtSEE last Thursday. It’s been a joy to head up the NAF events team over the past year, which has afforded me the opportunity to interact with the stellar leadership team at Urban Gateways, the creative and collaborative group of young professionals within the New Arts Forum, as well as network with other individuals are passionate about arts education. We’re already switching gears to our next event: Rock for Arts - a benefit concert taking place at Reggie’s Rock Club on Saturday May 18th. Check out the details here, it’s sure to be a great evening of music!   My sister is the absolute cutest. I mean, come on. So proud of you Nat!!

streetsmarts:

I’m proud to announce that the New Arts Forum raised over $5,000 for Urban Gateway’s arts programming in Chicago schools during ArtSEE last Thursday. It’s been a joy to head up the NAF events team over the past year, which has afforded me the opportunity to interact with the stellar leadership team at Urban Gateways, the creative and collaborative group of young professionals within the New Arts Forum, as well as network with other individuals are passionate about arts education.

We’re already switching gears to our next event: Rock for Arts - a benefit concert taking place at Reggie’s Rock Club on Saturday May 18th. Check out the details here, it’s sure to be a great evening of music!  

My sister is the absolute cutest. I mean, come on. So proud of you Nat!!

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April 29, 2013
This is about as happy as I get. A sunny day that feels more like August than April. A healthy dose of wine. Time outside, and talk of things ahead.  Saturday @ Duckhorn (my favorite spot) | St. Helena, CA | Napa Valley | p.s. I still can’t believe all this is just up the road now…

This is about as happy as I get. A sunny day that feels more like August than April. A healthy dose of wine. Time outside, and talk of things ahead. 

Saturday @ Duckhorn (my favorite spot) | St. Helena, CA | Napa Valley | p.s. I still can’t believe all this is just up the road now…

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(Source: magicallybabelicious)

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April 27, 2013
Decided to spend Saturday rambling around wine country and happened upon a garden party up at Twomey today. 80 degrees and sunny, life in California is good.

Decided to spend Saturday rambling around wine country and happened upon a garden party up at Twomey today. 80 degrees and sunny, life in California is good.

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April 24, 2013
Top of the town tonight at twin peaks with Kate, as that famous fog was rolling in…

Top of the town tonight at twin peaks with Kate, as that famous fog was rolling in…

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