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Oceans of Dreams

Growing up, I always enjoyed taking naps and listening to the white noise throughout the house ...

Growing up, I always enjoyed taking naps and listening to the white noise throughout the house ... fans constantly spinning to cool the hot humid air .... the clock ticking as I shut my eyes trying to fall asleep.  

Lately we've been using a white noise machine when getting into bed ... choosing between ocean waves and forest rain to help inspire our dreams as we sleep.  I've been having lots of ocean dreams ever since ... my favorite sleep sound currently ... ;) 

Listening to all the waves throughout the night has left me thinking of the beach each morning when I get up.  Here's a few pictures from our current shoot inspired by our ocean dreams lately.  Hope you enjoy ... ;)

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Sunglasses: Acne Studios

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Watch: Nixon

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 Perfume: Commodity  

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Sweater: Everlane

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Jeans: Uniqlo

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A Collaboration with Yes by Solestruck & Commodity 

All photos taken with two lenses, Nikon D300s & 85mm lens.


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Into the Woods

Lately I've been feeling a draw back to nature ... 

Lately I've been feeling a draw back to nature ... a little urge or itch to leave the city and adventure into the woods.  To see more trees and greenery ... take in some of the refreshing coastal air and slow the pace of the weekend.  It always makes me feel refreshed and re-energized each time I connect with nature.

Another uniform item Rob typically loves to wear is prints.  Half of our closet is now filled with prints in all forms ... t-shirts, shorts, button-ups, pants ... most of them have a vacation theme.  This one in particular is one of my favorites ... who doesn't love a Hula Girl?... :)

It brings back memories of the one time we got to visit Hawaii together ... hiking around the island in the mist and rain.  I hope to go back there one day.  Until then I guess I'll have to explore more of this wonderful coast.  

Hope you enjoy...

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SweaterEverlane   Top: Asos (similar one here)   Shorts: Uniqlo  SunglassesToms   
Shoes: Chrome (similar here)

Here are a few picks of the similar theme inspiration:

Rob also made a mix theme retro vacation. Hopefully it helps you take a little retro vacation for awhile and keep you smiling :)


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At the Edge

Whenever we get to take walks along the coastline, it makes me think of being at the edge of the universe.  Standing on the cliffs and looking out into an endless body of water...

Whenever we get to take walks along the coastline, it makes me think of being at at the edge of the universe.  Standing on the cliffs and looking out into an endless body of water.  It makes me think about all the possibilities and wonders that have been created in this world ... both naturally and manmade.  It helps my imagination grow and reminds me that anything is possible.

I wanted to introduce our little buddy Koda ... he is one of our friend's cute little dogs staying for a short visit.  Each time I look at him, I imagine him speaking with a strong british accent and sounding like a wise old grandfather with his white little beard.  He loves to take his time while we walk ... investigating everything along the way ... checking each little sound he hears and hidden corner we pass.  I really think he has human thoughts just like you and me ... ;)

It's always a guessing game trying to predict bay area weather.  There are so many micro climates allowing you to pick and choose what fits your mood.  Living in SF for the passed several years I've learned to go out prepared.  One of our favorite getaways for a short walk is Rodeo Beach and Fort Cronkhite.  It's too often that you become both warm and cold within a same minute, but it always such a treat with the wonderful views that you get to enjoy.

Here are some photos taken with two lenses, using my Nikon D300s, lenses 18-200mm and 85mm ... 

Hope you enjoy and all have a wonderful week! 

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Jacket: House of Sunny  Beanie: Opening Ceremony (similar here)

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Bag: Proenza Shoulder     Bracelet: Jenny Bird     
Sandals: Michael Kors (similar one in different color here)

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iPhone Case:  Seconda Base

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 Shirt: Paul Smith  Tee: Everlane

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Jacket: House of Sunny   Shorts: Zara (similar here)

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Ring: Alice & Leon & Luv Aj (other shark teeth inspire jewel)   Watch: Nixon The Kensington

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Sunglasses: Ray-Ban 

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Shorts: Ted Baker (similar one here in Pairot Embroidered)

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Till next time, here are a few links that we pick out.


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