rad link wednesday

Happy hump day y'all. Here are some rad links from around the web:

Awesome street style from SXSW!

Clever and Funny!

A refreshing looking cocktail.

Tried this and it really works!

How to make your own stationary.

J. Crew swimwear only makes me want to go to the beach.

The hotel Dusty and I stayed in for our mini-moon (highly recommended).

Dusty and my favorite inexpensive tequila. We did a (very scientific) taste test and it stands up to Patron!

I can't live one day without this, seriously.

LOVE this song. 

Xo

Summer plans?

Believe it or not it's March, which means that spring is almost here which means that summer is really just around the corner. I really want to go up to the Redwoods again this summer; and Dusty and I need to get to New York ASAP to visit his younger sister, Erin. In between those two things I'm going to have to make time for statistics and work...how 'bout you? Do you have any plans for the warm months yet?

Grecian Dreams

Who wants to go to Greece with me? I'm dying to go! Where would you most like to travel to? 

Retro Trailer Park

One of the trailers at The Shady Dell

...and the interior

The other day I was reading the March issue of Sunset Magazine (I would highly recommend getting your hands on a copy), inside was an article regarding unusual places to stay on a trip. One of the places noted was The Shady Dell in Bisbee, Arizona. It's a retro-style trailer park (all of the trailers have been refurbished in 1950s-chic decor) and it's completely adorable. Prices for a night's stay there start at just $45.00 a night! Wouldn't that be a great place to stay for a night or two on a roadtrip?

Childhood Vacations

When I was a kid my parents didn't have a ton of money, so trips were generally made in our car to a campground somewhere. At the time I didn't always appreciate it, but now I'm genuinely happy that I've been so many places all over the U.S. and stayed at so many campgrounds. My favorite place to camp as a kid and as an adult was/is Hendy Woods State Park in Philo, CA-- a couple hours North of San Francisco. It's quite a drive from Southern California but well worth it. When I was young the redwood forest seemed magical, and now there's the added bonus of all the nearby wineries offering free tastings! Dusty and I made a trip up there last summer and had so much fun that we hope to do it again this year. Where are your favorite destinations? Did you go on lots of trips as a kid? Do you like camping or prefer the comfort of a hotel?