Travel Well

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May 12, 2015
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I’ve been thinking a lot recently about the concept of success and the importance of determining what it means to me personally. What I’m figuring out is that it is dangerous to allow status to play too large a role in my measurement of success because it can override the things I truly value.

Yesterday I went to yoga and the teacher shared this quote from Buddha to end the class, “It is better to travel well than to arrive.” I’m fascinated by these words for some reason, completely drawn to them and now guided by them.

Coast to Coast

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May 8, 2015
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F: How is it to spend a week in Cleveland in the first week of May?

L: Aside from a few chilly days, it is absolutely gorgeous here! There are tulips in bloom all around. The lake is totally captivating and the sunsets have been so colorful. It’s a beautiful time of year in Cleveland!

F: What is something you can not wait to do once you get back to NYC?

L: Hmmm…right now I’m so focused on getting on the road and then having everything in order for the markets I’m doing on Saturday and Sunday that I haven’t really thought much further than that. I think it’s going to be great just to get out and walk around once I’m there.

F: What is your favorite item for the Disco Emporium that you purchased since you have been home?

L: I went up to this vintage store on Detroit Rd. in Lakewood called “Future No Future” and definitely splurged on some great finds. There’s one yellow dress with bright flowers on it that is a little big for me but I’m considering keeping it and having it tailored to wear to some of the weddings I’m going to this summer.

F: Do you miss LA? If so, what do you miss the most? If not, no worries 🙂

L: I miss you guys. I miss the grapefruit swirl at Sweet Rose. I think about LA and the palm trees and the feeling there a lot but I don’t think I’ve been away long enough to seriously miss it.

F: Would you rather climb the highest mountain or go to the deepest depths of the ocean?

L: Yeeks! Neither! The thought of climbing the highest mountain sounds terrifying and does not appeal to me at all. I love the water and would generally choose it over a mountain but I don’t think I want to be at its deepest depths. Maybe if I could fly to the top of the highest mountain and get out, that would be my choice.

Pass It On

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May 7, 2015
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1.) Los Angeles and Its Booming Creative Class Lures New Yorkers (via NYTimes) Based on the number of former New York friends I spent time with in LA over the past couple of months, this is spot on.  -Lauren

2.) Susan Miller astrology (via Astrology Zone) It’s a new month and that means a new horoscope! See what this month will bring you. –Farrell

3.) The 2015 Met Gala Through the Lens of Street Photographer Daniel Arnold (via Vogue) I love Daniel Arnold’s Instagram feed so I had to check out his coverage of the Met Gala.  -Lauren

4.) Danielle LaPorte on Feeling Stuck (via Gala Darling) Feeling stuck or clueless about what to do next? Danielle has the answer! Pick anything. –Farrell

5.) Why Do We Resist Accepting Help From People? (via Refinery29) In short, it’s because it can be a slam to our egos or heighten our anxiety levels.  However, my takeaway from this is to accept help when it relates to your weaker areas and offer a polite, “No, thank you” when the offer relates to a strength.  -Lauren

6.) 5 Minute Phone Call (via Cup of Jo) Since moving to California, the time change makes it so challenging to keep in touch with everyone. This is a great idea. –Farrell

Tuesday Doings

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May 5, 2015
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STRETCHING my back and hips which have been hurting a lot lately. Any tips out there?

ENJOYING connecting with new friends and co-workers after our retreat.

LOVING my bed and bedroom!

 

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HEARING a lot these days about how blogs are past their prime.

WANTING to start wearing more of the jewelry I own after going through all my mother’s with her.

RESISTING checking the NYC weekend forecast out of a superstitious fear that my stressing about the weather will bring rain.

New York, New York

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May 5, 2015
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I’m so excited to be heading back to NYC this week to check in on my apartment, catch up with friends and set up Disco Emporium shop at the Hester Street Fair and Artists & Fleas Williamsburg market this coming weekend!  I’ve been gone from New York for almost five months, just shy of the six month hiatus I took to India in 2005.  I remember being so anxious to get back into my life at that time; and I was shocked at how little things seemed to have changed in the city while I was away.  I feel a bit like I gave up the concept of home when I started Airbnb-ing my apartment last fall and moving around every few weeks/months, so I’m curious to see how it feels to be back in New York and in my apartment this time around.  I don’t have that same longing to dive-in, head first to the fast-paced New York lifestyle that I did when I was 25.  But then again, I am returning this time at a very different phase of life and New York is nothing if not full of endless possibility.

If you are in NYC and around this weekend, come say hello!

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Coast to Coast

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May 1, 2015
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Wall outside of The Springs in Downtown LA

L:  How are you liking your new bike?

F: I love it! I have started to ride it every day. It is comfortable and smooth. I am looking forward to using the basket for riding to the beach. Thanks, Mom!

L:  Are there any movies out right now that you want to see?

F: There isn’t anything that really strikes my fancy. I have been wanting to go see a movie but every time I look, nothing looks good. I guess we gotta wait for those summer blockbusters.

L:  Where is your favorite place to eat in Santa Monica?

F: Satdha!

L:  When do you think you’ll use the gift certificate for voice lessons that I gave you for your birthday?

F: Oh man. I am really excited and really nervous about it so I need to get used to the idea and then I will do them. I was thinking this summer in July. Of course I will keep you posted.

L:  What is energizing you lately?

F: Since I have been taking a break from coffee – I would say my morning workouts and my morning smoothies make me feel awesome.

Pass It On

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April 30, 2015
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1. Coachella 2015 Street Style (via Style.com) Coachella style at its finest. I can’t get enough of the fashion at this event every year. – Farrell

2. If You Sit All Day, You Need to Be Doing These Stretches (via POPSUGAR) I’ve been more sedentary than I have any excuse for the past couple of weeks.  Always good to remember even a little can go a long way.  -Lauren

3. DIY Wall Planters (via designlovefest) These hanging wall planters are so sweet and modern. I am going to make them! – Farrell

4. theSKIMM’s Guide to Fracking (via theSkimm) Quick and easy.  Now you (and I) know. -Lauren

5. The Moral Bucket List (via The New York Times) I can relate to this man at the beginning of the article and it is so nice to see a detailed list of the things I see in the people who light up the room. – Farrell

6. Nepal: How You Can Help (via The Takeaway)  I can’t stop thinking about this disaster and all the people who have been affected.  Hoping that all of our thoughts and prayers are doing something.  -Lauren