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I never thought I would actually LIVE in California. Being from Cleveland, it is quite a move. I was pretty unsure of it before we left, however it has really been such a treat to be here. The best part about living in California are the options. There are so many places to see. There are parts of this state that you wouldn’t even believe are the same country. Whether it is driving the cliffs of Big Sur or beating the heat in the desert, I always feel lucky to be here.

The other day when I was driving up to Ojai after paddle boarding with my co-workers in Malibu, I couldn’t help but say out loud “I love my life.” It wasn’t a loud exclaimation, but a small, soft fact.

Thanks, California – for being so beautiful.

Picturesque

By Farrell

June 24, 2013

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Hey ya’ll! Hope you all had a great weekend. I spent some time in Ojai with family friends and had a lovely time. Here are this weeks pics:

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Geoff – Brooklyn, New York

Corn tortillas with tabouli, hummus, tomatoes, radish and red peppers.

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Colleen – Ventura, California

Picking citrus at my friends wedding!

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Lauren – Sag Habor, New York

I almost passed on a trip to the beach?!

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Farrell – Ojai, California

While I was in Ojai, I received this picture from some of my best girl friends together in Denver. Just look at those women. I miss them all.

One Word, Two Ways: Fantastic

By Farrell

June 22, 2013

One Word, Two Ways

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Those who know me, know that I am a huge fan of sleeping. I went to this fantastic holistic practitioner earlier this week and ever since I have been feeling incredibly in-tune with what my body is asking me for. Sleep/rest/slowing down are definitely up there! For any of you who live in New York, I would love to tell you more about this woman/experience. It was super powerful and I would recommend her to anyone.

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I gotta say – life is pretty fantastic right now. I am loving LA. I just got a new job that I love. My little brother and his fiance live down the street. I am healthy. There are so many things and people to celebrate. I am safe. All areas in my life are covered and full of positivity. I just wanted to take a moment and acknowledge that things are pretty fantastic right now.

Smooth Move Dude

By Farrell

June 21, 2013

Holistic Living

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Smoothies have lately become part of my every day life. I have been having one in the morning and sometimes, if I am not that hungry at night, I have one for dinner. Here are my 2 favorites lately.

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Chocolate Delight

Rice protein powder, cacao, almond milk, frozen banana, ice

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Cinnamon Sugs

Spiralina, maca, protein powder, rice milk, cinnamon, stevia, ice

Happy Friday! Try and start your day with a smoothie this weekend.

Coast to Coast

By Farrell

June 19, 2013

Coast to Coast

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L. What’s your favorite item in your closet?

F. That is seriously too hard of a question. The first thing that comes to my mind is this long dress that I got from the maternity section at Target. It is the best fabric, the cutest pattern and has an amazing shape. I wear it around the house all the time. Don’t hate.

L. What do you keep on your nightstand?

F: At the moment, a plant. I am still waiting for my table that I won on designlovefest to arrive. When it does arrive, I will put on it my buddha, my journal and the book I am reading.

L. What are you currently reading?

F: I am currently reading Clean Gut and The Practice at the same time. However, I just saw at the airport that Jeanette Walls has a new book out. I am going to get it as an audiobook for my commute.

L. What’s one of your guilty pleasures?

F: Blah, The Real Housewives of anything.

L. Want to give me an easy recipe I can make for myself?

F: You know I share all my favorite recipes with you. However, summer is here and you are a woman on the go. I would recommend making yourself a big batch of gazpacho. It is the best thing ever and so simple. It gets better as the days go on!

Simple Gazpacho

Picturesque

By Farrell

June 17, 2013

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Hi!! Lauren and I got to spend the weekend together after being apart for 6 months. We had a great weekend full of shower and bachelorette time with our soon to be sister-in-law, so we decided to share some pictures from our weekend for this week’s Picturesque. Enjoy the week!

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Us at Kelley’s shower

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Dress up at our Mom Mom’s beach house.

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All the girls in Huron.

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Dessert!

One Word, Two Ways: Party

By Farrell

June 15, 2013

One Word, Two Ways

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This weekend is full of partying! We have our soon to be sister-in-laws shower and bachelorette. It is going to be a blast. I never considered myself much of a creative party planner, but I am turning a new leaf and there are aspects that I have really enjoyed. Most importantly, my little brother is getting married to the girl of his dreams and it warms my heart.

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…and no party is complete without a little dance music.

Around, Around, Around Again

By Farrell

June 14, 2013

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Around this time last year, I was in Peru with my family and on the beginning of our trip around the world. Sometimes it feels like the trip was all a dream – that it never happened to me. But then, I receive a Facebook message from someone I met in India or see a friend I met in Bali. It is in those moments that I am reminded how my world has changed and gotten so much smaller.

New Zealand

Thailand

Turkey

Serbia

Italy

Australia

A Sweet Spot

By Farrell

June 12, 2013

Inspired & Inspiring

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I am home.

There is something so dainty and girlie about my childhood bedroom that I never fully resonated with until I got a bit older. It is funny how now, at a time when I care about design and aesthetics, I fully feel at ease in the room that has been mine my entire life.

Though there were times when I cursed the wallpaper while blasting Bush or dying my hair with Kool-Aid – it is now in my adult life that I fully embrace the softness that comes up in me when I am in this room.