Nook & Sea

I realize the title of this post is quite ironic since I have never actually surfed (sad), but nonetheless, it perfectly describes the ebb-and-flow of this next season of life that I am entering into. While it may come as a surprise to some, I’ve been actively searching for a new occupation for the last 10 months [...]

Long time no post! I can assure you that I am alive and well. Life, as it seems, can get pretty busy; and there’s also the realization that sometimes, I just need to chill and do absolutely nothing. Bloggers: you understand that the act of maintaining a blog is, (rather unknowingly at first), a serious dedication. Taking [...]

Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating; there is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather. – John Ruskin The weekend brought in a chill, but I just love the coziness it created. Surrounded by amazing company, yummy food and the most beautiful settings (maybe ever), our [...]

It was a rainy, cozy and perfect day to meet up with Harvard-trained visual studies and English literature guru, Nicole Anderson. This self-confessed bookworm, lover of (well, love) and seasoned photographer quickly became my fast friend. Nicole is one of those personalities that oozes smart. She is hungry; desiring to know the in’s and out’s of [...]

Happy Friday, friends! The weather here has been cool and rainy – not so crazy that you can’t run out and do anything, but just rainy enough to walk around with an umbrella and sport a cute jacket (and for the record, I love it)! This morning I had an amazing photo session with Nicole [...]

Morning latte with a very special cousin Can you believe it’s almost February? I certainly can’t. The first weeks of the New Year have been blissfully simple, and I thought I’d share a few Instagram photos with you (follow along @NookAndSea). What have you been up to? Bringing a new little plant home from the [...]

This weekend, the husband surprised me with a trip to Vegas for my birthday and we had a whole three days to ourselves (isn’t he the best)?? We stayed at the Vdara in City Center (right next to Aria and the Cosmopolitan) and spent a few days sight-seeing, lounging, enjoying tasty meals and watching the [...]

Celebrating a little birthday today (which will definitely include some indulgences – my New Year’s resolutions are going to cringe)! A few party-related links that came across my desk: 1. DIY winter escort cards from Valley & Co. 2. An inventive “donut tree” game for the kids in your life (although, you know I’d be [...]

With a new year comes new opportunity, and also a chance to peek back on the memorable moments of the year before. I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite posts from 2012 (and a few fun pics along the way). If 2013 is any more packed-to-the-brim with creative connections, inspiring subjects and pretty houses [...]

In a few more hours, we’ll be celebrating the close of 2012 and the arrival of 2013. Every year, January 1st is bustling with peppy joggers, friends chatting about upcoming plans (over a much-too-healthy lunch), and shoppers carefully eyeing their checkbooks while browsing the latest sales. It’s the one day a year we feel we get a fresh start, a go-ahead, an “I’m gonna do [...]