snow walking

Winter has come to Philadelphia, I know because it's snowed (twice!). The most glorious, thick, ground covering snow I ever did see. I'm now ready for all the holiday delights that come with snow. The candy canes, the hot chocolate, the present wrapping, the tingling fingers from frost. Snow walking is pretty much my favorite winter activity ever so of course Ryan, Nellie, and I had to immediately bundle up and enjoy the crisp whiteness.

Last February, when we moved, Philly had pretty much seen all the snow there was for the winter so we missed out on the magic of city snowfalls. Everything looks suddenly new under a blanket of snow and the city lights shine brighter somehow. We walked until the sun grew too low to see clearly.

Nellie is her absolute best in the snow. She's so sweet and playful, and once inside the cuddliest dog there ever was. After wrapping her up in a towel, she joined us on the couch to watch a Christmas movie and fall fast asleep in our arms. A wonderful end to a magical wintery day. big kiss, bekuh

the cut revealed

So I just realized that I never shared my haircut with you guys! I did decided to go ahead with the long bob and I love it. My hair feels so much healthier, it's easier to style, and the best part is my bangs are almost invisible thanks to some crafty layering by the hairdresser. I couldn't be happier. I especially like my hair this length with hats. I'll be sharing more pics from this same shoot with Maddie soon and you can judge for yourself. big kiss, bekuh

rewarding work

If you follow me on instagram you know that last week I was in New York for work. It was one of those really magical career moments when all the hard work and late hours you've put in turn out to be worth it. I wasn't alone in this feeling, as our whole team played some important role in the project. In the end the BHLDN pop up shop was a huge success and we had the chance to meet innumerable brides, all with a story to share. It's one of the most rewarding parts of doing social media for me, actually getting to meet the people I share with. So that was my week last week. What have you been up to? big kiss, bekuh

rooftop picnic

Last Friday Ryan & I decided to skip our normal weekend routine in favor of a quiet rooftop picnic, just the two of us. We looked out over Philadelphia and just enjoyed each other's company for a little while. We've been a bit scatterbrained lately, with both of us working hard on our creative endeavors, and our alone time together has seemed to dwindle to almost nothing. It is possible to live in a studio apartment and still not really "see" one another (trust me). I so enjoy being with Ryan and it's vitally important for our relationship that we carve out that time to be a couple and not just two people living together. Do you know what I mean?

We kept our picnic rustic with bread, fruits and cheeses. My favorite foods really. We watched the sun set and didn't go inside until it was so cold I was shivering. It was a wonderful escape without leaving home. big kiss, bekuh

gingham sunset

Those evening walks, we just can't get enough. Sometimes we let Nellie just pick a direction and walk until our feet feel sore and we need a break. Other times we have a destination in mind and it's there and back, with no thought required. This particular walk was one of those we let Nellie choose. We ended up on some dirty side streets near our apartment, but the sun setting was just too pretty to ignore. So out came the camera and Ryan snapped a few pictures of us, trash strewn street and all.

This was the same weekend I thrifted a gorgeous pair of red, hand painted clogs. I'm addicted to the comfort of a clunky wooden heel, what can I say? I've been hunting for the perfect pair of red shoes to complete my autumn wardrobe and at last I've found them. I love how they instantly take a black and white ensemble and turn it into something more fun and funky. The perfect outfit for a walk. big kiss, bekuh

Outfit details- tee: old // skirt: Dalena Vintage // earrings: Shore Handmade Jewelry // shoes: thrifted 

filtered through leaves

This weekend was about getting crafty, and holing ourselves up in our apartment with art supplies and music equipment. Ryan and I needed a little time practicing our craft and steering clear of the temptations of city life. But after several hours of this kind of intense work we were itching to get out for just a little. We decided to take a little inspiration walk with Nellie and snap pictures of things that caught our eye along the way.  

For me, it seems, the afternoon sun filtered through leaves and onto them was the only thing worth capturing on our walk southward to Old City Philadelphia. Did you discover anything inspiring this weekend you'd like to share? big kiss, bekuh