Hello Fall

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Emily Hines

Fall is my favorite season for camping, wearing chunky sweaters, and road trips to see the changing leaves. What do you love about fall?

Haight Ashbury

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Emily Hines

The corner of Haight and Ashbury is famous for being the center of the hippie counterculture, beat movement, and the Summer of Love during the 1960s. With plenty of vacant Victorians to rent, and cheap rent, people from all over came to settle in The Haight. The bohemian experience was amplified by the number of psychedelic bands that also made their home in The Haight..

It should come as no shock that I love old buildings. When visiting a new place, I enjoy venturing out with my camera and strolling the streets. No agenda, just exploring, taking photos of interesting buildings, people, and occasionally popping into shops and restaurants.

via Atlelier-M Living

On my recent trip to San Francisco, I spent an afternoon exploring Haight Ashbury. The unusual sounds, neon album art, and happy floral clothing of the era have captivated me from a young age. So much so, my senior art history thesis focused on psychedelic art of the 60s. The majority of the poster art from this era was inspired by the music, bands, and people living in this neighborhood. It was exciting to finally walk the same streets; Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane, and Jerry Garcia were in my head the whole day.

One of the most famous bands that called Haight Ashbury home was the Grateful Dead. Their house at 710 Ashbury was the place to be back in the day…I had to see it for myself.

Sadly the house was covered in scaffolding but at least it was being maintained.

The neighborhood has changed dramatically since the Summer of Love. There are tourists (like myself) lining the streets, vintage shops, boutiques, colorful graffiti, restaurants, groupies from days gone by, and kids fresh off the bus wanting to live the life on the streets of the Haight. The drum circles are still on Hippie Hill, street kids peddling “magic” brownies, but the neighborhood is very different from the free love epicenter it once was. It was pretty cool to see it though.

Vintage Haight and Ashbury San Francisco (ricardmnphotography.wordpress.com)
A Day in Haight-Ashbury (BLOG1) (loveforhaight.wordpress.com)
Psychedelic Rock Posters 1960s (ateliermliving.blogspot.com)

Sunday funday photo

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“There was nowhere to go but everywhere, so just keep on rolling under the stars.”
–Jack Kerouac, On the Road: The Original Scroll

Sunday funday photo

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Mural in The Mission

Sneak Peek: San Francisco

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Emily Hines

I’m still West Coastin’ but here’s a sneak peak of what I’ve been up to! Stay tuned…

Sunday funday photo

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Emily Hines

Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival

Small Town Spotlight: Lexington, Georgia

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Emily Hines

Lexington, Georgia, the seat of Oglethorpe County in northeast Georgia, is eighty-five miles east of Atlanta and seventeen miles east of Athens. Like many small towns in Georgia, its economy was originally based on cotton and tobacco, and after the decline of these industries and The Great Depression, the town suffered from neglect over the years. The downtown district of Lexington has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1977, and has been slowly but surely experiencing a revival. With a growing number of residents, local businesses, a farmers market, and monthly special events, Lexington is a fun place to spend the day and get away from the hustle and bustle of town for a bit.

While living in Athens, Lexington was one of my favorite day-trips. It’s great place to see beautiful examples of 19th century architecture like the Romanesque Revival style Oglethorpe County Courthouse; check out the latest finds at the area antique shops; you can even get some good BBQ on your way back to Athens.

via Oglethorpe Fresh

For more information on Lexington, Georgia history check out this article. For information on events in Lexington check out the Oglethorpe Fresh facebook page. Hours and location of Pig O’s BBQ Truck click here.

Pig O’s Bar-B-Que, Crawford, Georgia (marieletseat.com)

Summer Travel Essentials

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Travel Essentials by ealabord featuring a leather zip tote

Travel Tuesday: I never leave home without…

1. Maxi Dresses

2. Denim Jacket

3. TKEES Flops

4. Vintage Ray Ban Cats

5. Notebooks- love the ones from Rifle Paper Co.

6. One Love Organics Travel Kit- the ultimate skin care line

7. Lisa Kerns Jewelry– this sea glass bracelet stack reminds me of home.

8. Large Tote- currently coveting this one from Leon+Bella

Hope y’all are having a great week!

Summer Style (thethreadaffect.com)

Sunday Funday photo

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Last paddle down the Broad River

Sunday Funday photo

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Emily Hines

Happy Bastille Day! I’m celebrating with Sunday Funday french photo montage! If only I could jump on a plane any day of the week and venture to the land of croissant. If you are like me and daydream of France often, visit Vicki Archer’s Pinterest Page (author of My French Life and French Essence) and you’ll be there in a flash! Most of these images are from Vicki Archer’s Pinterest.