Let's Fly Away - Friday's Fancies

Friday's Fancies on {long distance loving} this week is all about travel! I could use a vacation now. I'll take a bet that most people on today's Friday's Fancies will be dreaming about flying away to a warm destination. I will gladly join them. But you see, my boyfriend leaves tomorrow for a weekend of snowboarding at Big Sky, Montana. I'd love to hop in his suitcase and join him on a chilly getaway. I've created a stylish and very layered look that's perfect for any ski lodge. Oh, and those SOREL boots are the ones that should be arriving on my doorstep any day. There are on super sale right now on Zappos too. Happy Friday!

parka/jeans/sweater/shirt/fur vest/hat/mittens/boots

Source: flickr.com via kdotmurphy on Pinterest

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Snow Shoe

My boyfriend headed out this weekend for some snowboarding. So my good friend, Britni, and I decided to have our own snow adventure. We headed up to Mt. Hood and went snow shoeing! It actually snowed too. We really need more snow. It hasn't snowed much on the mountain.We packed our lunch and explored the woods. After our mini time in the snow, we got a drink at Timberline Lodge. It was an excellent day in the snow. Can't wait to do it again.

Did you enjoy any snow this weekend?

Cabin

This time of the year makes me want to retreat to the snowy woods and relax.Sit by the fire, read a good book, play in the snow, spend some quality time with the boyfriend. Let's take an imaginary trip to a lovely cabin....

modern exterior design by seattle architect DeForest Architects
It will have wood, wood and more wood. With exposed beams off course. 

tropical spaces design by hawaii interior designer Philpotts Interiors

modern bedroom design by san francisco architect John Maniscalco Architecture

eclectic bedroom design by interior designer Design Associates - Lynette Zambon, Carol Merica
Of course, every room will have a killer view too...

modern patio design by seattle architect DeForest Architects

And here are some of the items you'd find in my cabin.......

lounge chair/lamp/stump/antlers/basket/wishbone chair/dining table/wellie holder/blankets
Want to run off into the snowy woods and find a cabin with me?

brrrr

This time of the year is so beautiful. I love all the mostly cheerful people, Christmas lights, celebrating with family, sparkles, warm drinks and all the love. The winter would really be a fantastic time for a wedding. Let's take a stroll down the snowy path of winter weddings. Would/did you even consider a winter wedding?

winter couple /winter bride/table scape/kissing couple

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snow

 My wonderful boyfriend is incredibly athletic. Today we participated in a 5k run in Portland. Oh, the boy finished in under 19 minutes. No big deal. He had to wait a little bit for me. He also is an avid snowboarder (and talented). I haven't attempted yet. It is on my to-do list still! We checked out US Outdoor store today where he tried on some new snowboarding boots. There is some awesome snowboarding gear. I figured I'd make two stylish snowboarding inspiration boards. I'm not too sure how excellent these products are but they sure look great together.
Do you snowboard? Getting any new gear this year?

jacket/goggles/boots/pants/board/beanie/binding

Source: lonelyplanet.com via Liz on Pinterest

jacket/goggles/boots/pants/board/beanie/binding

Source: google.ca via Victoria on Pinterest

Aspen

 If I have to live in the mountains, can my house look like this?!

Below are photos from beauty entrepreneur, Aerin Lauder's Aspen home featured in Vogue.

just look at that view!

I want to curl up here with my newest book, The Hunger Games. I'm on the bandwagon.

yep, gorgeous.

ohhh.

ready for the snow.

I wouldn't mind sleeping in the "kids" room.
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new zone

My boyfriend was playing in the snow this weekend while I was catching some rays in LA. Check out the sweet video from their little adventure split boarding. My boyfriend is the adorable one in maroon.

New Zone, WA from Tyler Davis on Vimeo.

Check out more videos and photos here.

snow

Portland has been anticipating snow for some time now. It finally has hit the ground. Now we probably will only get one to two inches but that small amount still stops the city. We are wimps when it comes to this fluffly, white stuff. Now I need to figure out a stylish yet weather appropriate outfit for work. humm. If only we had more snow....I have the cutest snow boots. Another time and another place. Knitted sweater today!

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Snow Time

This weekend we had a lovely snow adventure. We headed across the Columbia River into Washington for snow shoeing. Well, technically I used the show shoes and Joel used his splitboard (a snowboard that splits apart). I had a lot of fun! We were the only ones around and the sun was shinning! We even packed our lunch and stopped for some delicious PB&J sandwiches and graham crackers. Yum. Overall, it was a perfect snow adventure.

Did you all have a lovely weekend? Do anything fun?

snowboarding

My wonderful boyfriend is teaching me to snowboard this winter. Now I need to get some gear. Any of you snowboard? Any tips and tidbits? spill. And wish me luck.

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Perfect Holiday

Christmas is in less than a week and it still doesn't feel right. Normally, it always feels like Christmas. This year it feels like something is missing? I think it's that I am not home with my family yet... via.

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Snowfall

Take me here. I want to go here.

I seriously need to return immediately.

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Distract Me

it snowed....oh man. I am going to envision all things glamorous today, to keep my mind off of the freezing cold, snowy weather. 

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