Sedona, Arizona: Magical Land of Red Rocks

After settling back into work mode, I have been thinking back on my recent travels. It is hard to know what will stick with me when I am on the road, but after settling and sleeping in my own bed I have many trip memories. My travels last month took me to Phoenix, Santa Fe, Northern New Mexico, and Chicago. All these places offered something special. Today, as I look out on the green grass and many blooms in the Portland OR area, I remember the intense sun and red rock formations from my one night in Sedona Arizona.

Sedona is a lot cooler than Phoenix due to elevation which we noticed right away when we found ourselves panting on a short little walk. We saw the sights; downtown, tlaquepaque art village, took a bus tour, ate rattlesnake and cactus at The Cowboy Club. The part that sticks now is the vision of the grand vistas and unforgettable views.

xoxo,

Megan Hayne

On the Road

Dear Friends, 

I am getting ready to travel for 3 weeks! Hope to have some exciting travel tales and picture for you upon my return. Don't you love how tidy the suitcase looks in the beginning? It never stays that way. 

xoxo,

Megan Hayne

Flower Tour of Vancouver Washington

It is officially spring in Vancouver Washington. Here are some sights from my after lunch walk.

xoxo,

Megan Hayne

Tonight in Fashion

Going for the bold lips, no eye makeup look. Also, loving my new one piece swim suit, so I am going to wear it out tonight with jeans. Going to a play, so taking some artistic liberties with my outfit.

xoxo,

Megan Hayne

Flowery Fun

Can you believe I bought this Azalea at Costco? Me neither. It was my third time ever at the store, and although it wasn't my favorite shopping experience, I do not regret buying this beautiful housewarming party centerpiece. Come on spring! I'm ready!

xoxo,

Megan Hayne

Little Green Dress

Couldn't wait to go to Fade to Light fashion show. My husband took these photos of my little green silk dress from Grana that I chose to sport at the show. He isn't a fashion photographer, but at least the green matched the paint in his office.

The show was so moving! Can't wait for part 2 in August.

xoxo,

Megan Hayne

Bollywood Theater in Portland OR

Oh Portland food scene.....Always exceeding my expectations. When I moved here from NYC I was a little skeptical, but every time I eat out in Portland I am blown away by the originality of the delicious restaurants (and the fact that everywhere I go has some local hard cider available). Bollywood Theater was delicious. They claim Indian street food in a relaxed setting. I would say it is like Indian Tapas in a Bohemian setting, but perhaps that is splitting hairs. It also didn't hurt that my lovely sister joined me for lunch (sisters make everything better).

xoxo,

Megan Hayne

Old Town Battle Grounds - Lovely Little Coffee Date

It was so much fun to try out Old Town Battle Grounds, a local little coffee shop in small community (Battle Ground, Washington). It was worth the drive. There are many local businesses, including my hair salon, that reside in buildings that used to be churches. Maybe some day I will do a "Tour de Church" post. For now, I was content staying in one place and sipping my cappuccino on a sunny afternoon in the PNW.

xoxo,

Megan Hayne

It's All Good at Mount Hood!

With all the winter weather we have received this year, it seemed the perfect time to ski Mount Hood for the first time. It is a short drive to the big volcano, and a couple of the areas have skiing year round on limited terrain. We chose Timberline Lodge after looking at the maps of the areas. Although the parking lot was full when we arrived, and we had to wait about 20-30 minutes in the car for someone to vacate a parking spot, the lodge and the slopes were roomy. Such a beautiful day!

A roaring fire is a must with any ski day!

xoxo,

Megan Hayne