Travel

A Visit to Redwood Hill Farm

May 14, 2012
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Have I ever told you how much I love my job….I mean really. Look. At. Those. Faces. Before my visit to Redwood Hill Farm the kids and I were trying to figure out what sound a goat makes. We knew it wasn’t baaaaa, we had a feeling it might be maaaa. It was somewhere in [...]

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Marla Meridith Photography

March 30, 2012
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I am so excited to announce that we have finally launched MarlaMeridith.com! We’ve been very busy behind the scenes putting together a collection of my favorite photos.  My very own photography portfolio! I hope you take great pleasure in viewing my photography….as much as it thrills me to take these pictures. View my portfolio right [...]

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15 Helpful Tips for Airplane Travel with Children

March 6, 2012
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We travel a whole lot as a family. I love offering my kids the opportunity to see new places and enjoy fresh experiences. They happen to have a mom who can’t sit still for too long so we take to flight as often as possible. Through the years of travel I have learned ways to [...]

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Let’s Ski Telluride!

February 22, 2012
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We have we been having a total blast here the past two weeks. I mean really, the snow has been glorious and nothing can melt the smiles from our faces. I wanted to shared some in bounds good times, pop colors and fun with you all. As most of you know by now Telluride, Colorado [...]

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The Butcher & Baker Cafe – Fall in Telluride, CO

January 12, 2012
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Telluride, Colorado is known for many things. Among that is it’s stunning natural beauty, distinct box canyon location, high altitude, awesome people, skiing, hiking, mountain biking….. The list is endless. Thankfully I call this slice of heaven my second home, I always want to call it simply home. Among the praise I have for this [...]

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Holiday Joy! At the Four Seasons Austin

December 23, 2011
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Circling back from the wilds of Girl Hunter weekend, I made a pit stop to be pampered at the Four Seasons Austin. I know, you are feeling bad for me right now. Wipe those tears away and come party with me! This place had the halls decked and the season was shining bright in true [...]

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“Girl Hunter” the Girl, the Book & Joshua Creek Ranch

December 19, 2011
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Reading Girl Hunter is an experience way beyond the typical non-fiction book. Perhaps it helps that I call the author, Georgia Pellegrini a close friend. With sass, wit and style Georgia introduces us to life as a self sufficient eater. Her modern day pioneer lifestyle is shared in a candid way…grab that pot of tea. Once [...]

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Vintage Glamour at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons

November 30, 2011
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A day away can transform you. Really. Just 24 hours can change your world. It did mine. Sometimes you do not need to travel far to have a wonderfully blissful vacation. Recently I visited the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire hotel. This landmark beauty is right in the heart of Beverly Hills, CA. I snuck out from behind [...]

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FoodBuzz Festival & Semi-Finalist in the Alexia French Fries Contest: Time to VOTE!

November 5, 2011
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*Hi* everyone! Greetings from lovely San Francisco! I am having a blast here at the FoodBuzz Festival and guess what? I am here as one of the finalists for the Reinvent a Classic french fries competition. My Thai Spiced Baked French Fries could become the next Alexia Foods french fry flavor…with your help. Please take a moment to cast some [...]

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Pumpkin Patch Dreams

October 27, 2011
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Bet you didn’t know that the pumpkin patch is where all the cool kids hang out. Or maybe you did know that. Either way have you made your annual trek to a Halloween themed happy place? I hope you have. In this pumpkin dreamland post I share gigantic amounts of photos with you. My intention [...]

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Giddyup! Circle K Guest Ranch, Colorado

September 28, 2011
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This summer I decided that this cowgirl needed to get riding. I tossed on my cowboy boots and saddled up at the Circle K Guest & Dude Ranch in Delores, Colorado. Have y’all ever been to a dude ranch? The fresh air, horses and giggles are long lasting memories. The sky was blue and the [...]

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Fresh Catch in New Orleans: A Seafood Trip

August 26, 2011
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Back in June I had the most incredible experience in New Orleans. I was invited out to the Gulf Coast as part of the Food Blog Masters to discover the delicious fresh catch flavors of Louisiana Seafood . Good thing I LOVE creatures of the sea, because on this trip we indulged in everything from fresh caught [...]

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Wild Mushroom Sauté with Bacon, Herbs and Cous Cous – Foraging in Telluride

August 17, 2011
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Last summer my awesome pal Chris proposed a wild mushroom hunt up in Lizard Head just outside Telluride. Since I never venture off piste the grand forage never happened. It was on my mind all year to get out there and do it. The day after we arrived this trip we made it happen. Mushroom [...]

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Summer Views in Park City, Utah

August 10, 2011
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As most of you all ready know I was recently in Park City, Utah for the super awesome evo’11 conference. During one of the panel sessions my Energizer Bunny self snuck out and made my way downtown with camera(s) in hand. What a treat it was! I am a mountain girl at heart. Any opportunity [...]

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The Great Outdoors, a Bear, Boots, Bloggers and Friends – Snippets from evo’11

July 22, 2011
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Finally a conference with the mountains as playground. Yes! My favorites things in the world came together at The Canyons Resort in Utah. Nothing beats blogging, high altitude, learning and inspiration. On the heels of a blog conference that I was not so impressed with it was amazing to feel free. We were loved for the creative, [...]

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