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Today I popped back on my website for something and realized I hadn’t blogged for months! I have gotten away from blogging because, well lets face it, no one reads blogs anymore. I have always blogged for me, but it was so much fun to read other blogs and to have someone read yours and comment. I grew to ‘know’ many people through blogging over the years and think it’s a great platform to create connections. I admit I have gotten lost in the instagram world … time to spend some screen time elsewhere me thinks!

This past weekend was St. Patty’s Day mayhem - throngs of people on every city street and one very green river. I haven’t been down to see it in years so having to run down for a client I thought well let’s go take a peek. It is pretty cool especially when the weather cooperates!

calder chicago

Bozeman

First stop in Montana : Bozeman. We absolutely loved this little town! Felt very much like our college town - bit of a younger party vibe at night, lots of cute little shops to cruise during the day. And we happened to be there for a huge sidewalk sale - spent the better part of the day just wandering up and down Main Street after a delicious breakfast at Stuffed (hello delicious crepes!). Stayed at The Lark Hotel and loved every single thing about it. Beautifully designed - industrial modern. Hotel staff was so friendly and helpful - with our giant truck, coolers, luggage, directions, food recommendations, and beyond! Highly recommend a stay if you find yourself in beautiful Bozeman.

Montana

In an effort to visit all 50 of the United States, this year I am knocking off two new states. First up - Montana! I have a friend from college that lives in Big Sky so I set up a little trip with some girlfriends to get some R&R at her family's log cabin just outside of Reed Point - how beautiful is this place? Upon arrival we were greeted by a deer lapping up some water in the pond on her property. Woke up the first morning to a deer outside the bedroom window just munching on some grasses. Were visited by all kinds of birds, bees and bats! Late one evening while we were on the deck just chatting away I spotted an owl perch on top of one of the trees - just checking us out then after a bit flew away. How crazy is that!? Emily says she's seen all sorts of animals there but never an owl! The sound of the wind through the pine trees might be my favorite part - so soothing and beautiful. While I was completely out of my element (city girl deep in the country) I really enjoyed everything!

Montana makes state No. 32 .. got a little way to go yet.

Richard Serra @ LACMA

There is just something so elegant about these metal forms. They are so grand in scale, but still feel so personal to experience. Check out Band the next time you're in LA.

oculus

It's no secret that I'm a fan of Santiago Calatrava's architectural style. If I could, I'd visit and photograph every single one of his structures around the world. I finally made it to my second of his beauties during my last trip to New York. The Oculus, "it’s a magnificent boondoggle" Calatrava referred to it. I have to say it is something. I do love the structure, but it does seem oddly placed sitting among giants.