Travel

Hello Country!

April 4, 2013
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When I drive back and forth to Hotchkiss, Colorado every weekend I see all kinds of eye candy. Anywhere else I have ever lived I have immensely disliked driving. Here in Colorado ~ I love road trips. I stop the car often to get snaps of wildlife, barns, ranches, cows, horses, mountains….and well, just about [...]

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Bob’s Bird

March 22, 2013
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Most of you are aware of my new hobby~interest~obsession. That would be shootin’ guns if ya didn’t know. I am learning how to aim, shoot and fire shotguns here in Colorado. You see living here you gotta embrace all aspects of the great outdoors. I shoot clays not only because they are fun, but with [...]

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Red Barn

March 13, 2013
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Sometimes life hands you great big adventures. Sometimes on those adventures you stumble across pretty red barns. On my way out to Hotchkiss, CO a few weeks ago I stumbled upon this beauty. I am attracted to barns and snow capped mountains ~ like a bear is to honey. Or a hummingbird to nectar. You [...]

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Travel with Family: Vacation Rentals

March 7, 2013
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After we had kids there were big changes in how we travel. No longer were teeny tiny hotel rooms considered an option when packing bags for four. They are OK for brief stints, but for longer vacations we need plenty of room to play, move, do cartwheels and cook. Back in the honeymoon phase, all [...]

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Shootin’ Clays in Colorado

March 4, 2013
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When I got back from my winter trip to Minnesota I knew it was time to chase my dreams of learning how to shoot and hunt here in Southwest Colorado. The question was who, what, where? You can’t just head out your back door & start shootin into the sky. You need the right teacher, [...]

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White Blanket

February 21, 2013
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Around here SNOW is not a four letter work that gets kicked to the side of the road and cussed at. SNOW to Telluriders (or anyone visiting for that matter) is the best possible thing that can happen to us, a ski resort town.

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Views of the Valley Floor | Telluride, CO.

February 7, 2013
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If there is somethin’ I love about my hometown of Telluride is the great BIG welcome you get when you arrive. Yesterday I went out to photograph this old building which sits waiting at the edge of the Valley Floor. Every day I pass by it. We give each other a nod hello. I will [...]

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A Move to the Mountains

January 7, 2013
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I have some BIG news! We have moved to Telluride!! Can you believe it? Finally! I will never forget our first trip to Telluride, CO. in 2003. As soon as I set my eyes on this box canyon I fell in love. I knew immediately that one day we needed to move here. I am [...]

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Hello from Grand Cayman!

January 2, 2013
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Well hello from Grand Cayman! Have you ever been to the Cayman Islands? It is so beautiful here. Bright turquoise water, sunny smiles, powder white sand and a whole lot of fun! Take a peek…

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Old Barn in Victor, Idaho

November 27, 2012
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Sometimes we need to simplify. Distract our mind from daily distractions. This was one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. Time stood still here. This old barn took my breath away. I hope you enjoy a brief break from food today…

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Happy Halloween from Telluride & Orange County

October 31, 2012
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Well the big day is finally here! Can you believe it?! As a lifestyle writers bloggers have been celebrating Halloween for about 60 days… This is a magical time of year. With crisp fall leaves that crunch under your toes, to all kinds of rustic home cooking (love all that pumpkin!) Kids have settled into [...]

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Hot Potato! 10 Reasons to LOVE Idaho Potatoes

October 7, 2012
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How much do you know about Beautiful Idaho? Did you know that they supply the USA with 1/3 of it’s potatoes? Did you know that these people love their land and are some of the best folks I have ever met? Recently I was on a Idaho Potato Harvest Tour sponsored by the Idaho Potato [...]

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Whole Foods Market Newport Beach

September 17, 2012
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Guess who is coming to the OC? Well I bet you all ready guessed from the title of this post……I am so excited to share that a brand new Whole Foods Market is opening at the fabulous Fashion Island shopping center this Wednesday, September 19th. This means that not only can I shop for the [...]

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Sitka, Alaska: A Seafood Culinary Retreat

September 11, 2012
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You might have seen a few Facebook posts and tweets flying around about my recent adventures in Sitka, Alaska. At the end of my summer in Telluride I got the best invitation ever. Within seconds of receiving it I signed onto join the Alaskan Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) and the BEST people ever on a [...]

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Summer Travel: Diavolezza Climb in Switzerland

August 25, 2012
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Back in June I was in beautiful St. Moritz, Switzerland. I am still dreaming about all of the fun and unique experiences I had there. From 5 star hotels, to the most amazing food to active adventures. I did it all and I need to go back and visit asap! The folks at the St. [...]

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