East Sacramento

One of my favorite things to do is get on Craig's List and local property rental websites to look at available housing. I love getting a peak into other apartments and homes. I think it comes from years of watching house renovation shows when I was growing up. It's also apparently a Boylan trait to rearrange the furniture in the house every couple months, and that one was passed down to me no doubt. 

East Sacramento is such a dreamy neighborhood. The homes are different from one another - some one/two bedroom & one bath, others 5+ rooms/baths. The plots of land vary in size, too. And there's this feeling of age and charm to the neighborhoods. I've been spending my lunch breaks walking through East Sacramento with my Olympus OM 10 in hand. Maybe one day I'll be able to live in this neighborhood. But until then, I'll just take photographs of random peoples' homes and scenery (and tell myself I'm not a creeper even though it feels awkward/invasive...)

xxo

Love Day

Here's a list of some of the things I love:

• waking up without an alarm
• the perfect cream to coffee ratio
• sunrise
• hitting every green light
• morning buns from Tartine
• memes
• new nail polish
• string lights
• candles lit all over my apartment
• getting a roll of film developed and remembering where I was/what was happening when I took each shot
• making new friends through the Internet
• feeling creative
• taking a hot bath right before bed
• pesto pizza from Giovanni's (with a side of ranch)
• a fridge stocked with la croix
• funny memes
• Jimmy Fallon
• seeing that John Mayer has liked a post from Sara Bareilles on Instagram
• visiting New York and my best friend
• walks by the river
• every times I spot a hawk
• trains
• memories of the kids I was a nanny for
• memories of the fireplace in the home I grew up in
• my Christmas village
• little surprises from my mom 
• jewelry that's been passed down
• Point Reyes
• crystals collected in different seasons of life
• fresh flowers
• keeping my spider plants alive
• crumbly donuts
• episode 6 in season 1 of The Handmaid's Tale
• watching Legally Blonde before every trip as I pack
• hikes around Auburn, CA
• skies painted pink with the sunset
• banana bread - specifically the scent as it's baking and then slathering it with butter while still warm

I've got so much to be thankful for. It's easy to lose sight of the simple pleasures and joys in life when we get consumed with the bigger picture anxiety and stress. It takes a constant reminder to slow down, appreciate what I have, and to see the love all around me, and within me. Happy Valentine's Day, friends. I'm so thankful for each and every one of you that reads my words, and especially those of you who know me personally and support me in every way. 

xxo

What a Gal

Sunday was filled with adventure and a beautiful Galentines party. I spent the morning at Shadow Glen Stables with my friend Brooke where I went horseback riding for the first time! I wasn't nervous until it was actually time to get on the horse and then I realized I was sitting on top of a 1,200 pound animal...woah. After the first twenty minutes or so of the hour long ride though I relaxed and really enjoyed it. We had a great wrangler that shared some history about the land the stables are on, horses in general, and has us ready to go back again for another ride.

Later that afternoon my friend Sarah hosted a Galentines party. We met up at William Land Park for treats and flowers and plenty of photo opportunities. It's always a bit intimidating going to meet ups like that and putting yourself out there to meet new friends. But each time I do it I'm so thankful for the new connections. 

xxo

I Created a Digital Magazine!!

I'm so excited to share volume one of Roots Magazine. Over the years I've felt incredibly inspired by Darling Magazine - from their mission to their killer content, I love it all. Stay Rooted Love is a great space for me to share my photos and thoughts in "real time." But Roots Magazine is more curated, and focuses solely on my film photography. 

My desire is to keep growing the magazine, to feature friends as writers and contributors, and to eventually move to digital download and harp copy prints. Please, if you feel inspire and inclined, visit the Shop page of my website to purchase volume one for just $5. It'll come to you as a PDF digital version through your inbox, and you can pay using PayPal. I'm so grateful for the ones that come to this sacred space often and take an interest in my life and thoughts and journey. 

xxo

I Saw the Sign

New obsession with old signs coming your way here and on Instagram. ENJOY.

xxo