these are a few of my favorite things...

These are a few of my favorite things ... (I'm hoping you read that in song)

Hat // Seven Seas 

Necklace // LPOH Tegan Necklace 

Shoes // Birkenstocks - Arizona in Magenta

Denver Botanic Gardens

This past Sunday was quite a day full of adventure. We (my boyfriend, his sister and myself) started the morning off with breakfast in Fort Collins, and road tripped it down to Denver to see the Chihuly Exhibit at the Denver Botanic Gardens. 

Dale Chihuly, born in Tacoma,Washington, is credited with revolutionizing the Studio Glass movement. It is said that he has elevated the perception of the glass medium from realm of craft to fine art. And let me tell you, I was absolutely blown away by his artwork...get what I did there ;)  I know I'm a sucker for terrible puns. 

I have been to the Chihuly Exhibit in Seattle, but Denver was a completely different experience. The mixed mediums of nature, and glass was absolutely breathtaking. The Denver Botanic Gardens was the perfect place for this exhibition. My favorite parts to explore were the Internationally Inspired Gardens. I loved seeing the Scripture Gardens and the Japanese Tea House.

Even though it's safe to say we walked probably 2-3 miles around the Gardens, we all left feeling so refreshed and rejuvenated. There's just something about being among nature that is so soothing to me.

If that wasn't enough, we finished the day off at the Great Divide Brewery. It was a day full of nature, art, booze and meatball sandwiches...what more could you ask for? 

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When was the last time you did something for the first time? 

For the remaining months of Summer, I have decided to make the trek up to Fort Collins, Colorado. Having attended college in Fort Collins, I have only known this city while being a student. This time around, it feels like a completely different ball game. I no longer have to wake up early for my 8am capstone, meet for group projects, or even cram for midterms. Instead I am able to truly soak in what Colorful Colorado has to offer.

While I am here, I am looking to collaborate with local Colorado boutiques and bloggers..this is where I need YOUR help. If you are interested, or know someone who would be interested in a possible collaboration, please message me. I would love to network and meet as many new people as I can :) 

(Picture snagged from Pinterest)