Archives for January 2016

put your records on

01/09/2016 By Sarah 2 Comments

Some days I just have to take a day off, put on the record player, and allow my mind to relax. It’s crucial as an artist to have time to tune out, and allow rest and rejuvenation to happen, so that new creative thoughts can be born. We forget in this day and age that not everything needs to happen instantly. Not everything needs to be perfect. Not everything needs to be hard work. Life only happens once, and the days will slip out of your hands if you rush through your week!

Take a moment each day for yourself. I can’t tell you how important this is. I just started a new routine for the new year. I call it my selfish time, even though it’s not selfish at all. It’s necessary. But I call it that to remind myself to spoil myself a little bit each day, to not worry about what needs my attention next, to maintain inner peace and find happiness in the simple things.

I’ll wake up, work out to upbeat music while drinking a green smoothie, shower with a candle lit, apply inspiring scented oils to my hair and skin, and take time to get inspired either from Pinterest or other travel/fashion sources. Put on an outfit, wether comfy or chic, to make me feel confident and comfortable. Sometimes I do my nails, sometimes I work on my “tan” (Bali Body self tanner, of course), or other girly rituals to make me feel like I have a fresh start.

It may sound shallow to work on your outer appearance. I subconsciously thought the same thing for a while. But I realized I was slowly falling out of love with myself. We have to keep a healthy relationship with ourselves. It sounds funny, right? But if we don’t show ourselves some love and care, we can become almost bitter. And how can we care about others if we don’t even care about ourselves? If you want to see the happy healthy version of you that you wish would show her face more often, LOVE her! She will love you right back. And you’ll feel so refreshed and ready to take on the day, after taking that 30 minutes first thing in the morning for yourself.

So put your records on, light your favorite candle, treat all your senses, and think “ohm” thoughts.

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Cottonwood

01/08/2016 By Sarah Leave a Comment

We were rolling through golden hills dotted with gnarly cottonwood trees, after a day of driving through the first day of sunshine and California farmland. The roads were smooth. The atmosphere was mellow. It was one of those blissful Saturdays. After weeks of rain, the sun and clear skies turned me into a happier person again. Good weather always does that to me, giving me feelings of excitement and desire for adventure. There’s something electric in the air when the sun is out, and the world is alive again. The dynamics of landscapes grow depth and color, making me see everything a new and positive light.

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Shipwreck

01/07/2016 By Sarah Leave a Comment

On and on we drove through rolling green hills and mist, rain glossing the black country roads that led down the little peninsula where the Pint Reyes Shipwreck lay beached on the sand. It was a spot I’d known of for years, and to be able to finally visit this hauntingly beautiful spot, even during the constant rain, was a check off our Travel Hit List.

Naturally, I decided an evening party dress was the perfect attire for tracking through the mud, galavanting about while rain fell on my face and dampened my hair. Paired with knee-high lace up boots and the beautiful velvet silk clutch, I felt like I walked straight into a Titanic scene.

I’m happy to introduce you to a new store I’m ambassador for- Kariella Boutique! I had met the lovely lady while on our Coachella-California travels last year, when I stopped by her lovely place in Ventura for a visit. We both love a lot of the same brands, so it was a natural fit when uniting for monthly projects and blog posts! Can’t wait to bring you more!

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2015 Recap

01/02/2016 By Sarah Leave a Comment

It’s time for our 2015 Recap video! Bringing back all the memories from our adventures this past year, with life on the road. Just 2 lovers, a 1972 Airstream, and making friends along the way. I couldn’t have expected all the places we’ve gone and experiences we’ve had. All the highs and lows, and in-betweens. Nothing is going to be the same, I don’t think. Now that we’ve taken this path and lived this lifestyle. It’s so outside the box, outside of the norm. I’m still learning how to live this way. everyday is a new challenge, and a new adventure. The road never ceases, always presenting new turns and pitstops to places never been, or familiar corners of the world. It’s bittersweet, to say the least.

“Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me, as is ever so on the road.”

― Jack Kerouac

Well here’s to all the memories made in 2015, and the new adventures to come in 2016.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

love,

Sarah & Nomad

-x-

May God bless and keep you always
May your wishes all come true
May you always do for others
And let others do for you
May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung
May you stay forever young
Forever young, forever young
May you stay forever young.

May you grow up to be righteous
May you grow up to be true
May you always know the truth
And see the lights surrounding you
May you always be courageous
Stand upright and be strong
May you stay forever young
Forever young, forever young
May you stay forever young.

May your hands always be busy
May your feet always be swift
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift
May your heart always be joyful
And may your song always be sung
May you stay forever young
Forever young, forever young
May you stay forever young.

― Bob Dylan