Vaalbara Designs
Streets of Santorini
Once in a lifetime views. Literally. I’ve been wanting to make this voyage to Greece for some time now and last month dreams came true. Pristine white buildings, stacked on infinity pools, stacked on rooftop bars, stacked on rows and rows of Greecian shops. Mixed with a salty breeze, mountain sun, dill and garlic spices pouring out of kitchens, and the occasional pile of donkey poo. It’s honestly sensory overload. Walking across this mountainous island is the best way to enjoy the coastal views, so packing a little day bag is the best way to store travel necessities and purchases. Vaalbara Designs, made locally out of recycled and local materials in Los Angeles, is my go to EVERYTHING bag. Just a touch of leather on this beautiful and uber soft woven fabric makes this piece a no-brainer staple of my travel wardrobe.
Starting the afternoon with a couple 2, 3 cactus cocktails.
The top zipper couldn’t be better for traveling. Detours pickpockets and keeps everything secured despite how many cactus cocktails are consumed.
I promise this won’t be my last visit. Until next time, Santorini…
Tulum Weekender Vaalbara Designs / Mala Bead Bracelets made by Lisa Farner / Sterling Silver Snake Ring Cloud Ranch Jewelry
Photography by Ashley Marie Myers
Dancin in the Street
It’s an invitation across the nation, a chance for Folks to meet.
Italy: Vino, limoncello, pasta, foccacia and espresso. All the staples. What I would give for a little Italian espresso bar next to my house in LA. It’s been a long and extremely rewarding tour here in Europe and the final week has brought me back to Verona, Italy, where it all began with Zucchero one year ago. This tour has brought me to just about every continent and dozens and dozens of countries I only dreamed of visiting. Italy still remains one of my favorite places, and Verona will always have a special place in my heart. After four months of living in Europe, I’m ready to be back in La La Land. But believe me I’ll be dancin the whole week through, celebrating my final stay in Europe for the time being, wearing The Little Bazaar, Not Rated and Setara Jewelry.
So in love with this baby blue leather cord of this Setara Jewelry piece!
“They’ll be swinging, swaying, records playing,
Dancing in the street.”
Tie Dye Hippie Skirt The Little Bazaar / Lace Up Sandals Not Rated / Tassel Choker Setara Jewelry
Photography by Ashley Marie Myers
Scents of Summer
Resorting with Flores Lane
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while I’m sure you know of my affinity towards delicious candles, in particular LA based brand, Flores Lane. They’ve made an appearance in all my favorite locations…Los Angeles, Joshua Tree and now Greece. They burn non stop when I’m at home, so what better to bring them along on my Greecian holiday in Mykonos? I always travel with scents to brighten up hotel rooms or backstage dressing rooms (some need it wayyyy more than others) and Flores Lane has nailed it with their scent perfection. Exquisitely crafted florals were wafting through our beautiful little room at Artemoula’s resort in Mykonos during our stay. Picking up just one of those candles brings me right back to our Greek villa in the hills. Lounging in Namaste & Crochet, Jennafer Gracious, Setara Jewelry and Ouro Boros Designs, I felt like a proper Greecian pool bunnie!
Tasty little treats that our bartender made us! He couldn’t have matched it more perfectly to my shark tooth / turquoise Ouro Boros ring.
Thank you Artemoula’s Studios for an amazing stay at your beautiful resort!
Soy Candles Flores Lane / Crochet Corset Top Namaste & Crochet / Velvet Turban Jennafer Gracious / Copper and Turquoise Rings Ouros Boros Designs / Emerald Quartz Necklace Setara Jewelry
Photography by Ashley Marie Myers