As I mentioned in this post, Widespread Panic celebrated their 25th band-a-versary with a silver themed night. I think almost every single person at the show got into the theme and had some sort of silver on. There were sparkles and wigs and capes and painted faces. Our buddy brought silver paint with him, and we used it as an opportunity to bling-out every new friend we made that night. I honestly feel like you can take a regular night, add a theme to it, and it becomes something special. It must have worked too because the band played their hearts out on this silver night. Is was one of the best shows I've ever seen.
We're back from Mexico! It was four of the best Widespread Panic shows I've ever seen! The band played absolutely amazing, and with four nights of shows, we got to hear all of our favorite songs. We also had the best time hanging around our all-inclusive hotel eating, drinking and laying by the pool. There really is something to be said for all-inclusive resorts...food and drinks at any time of day, and you don't have to carry around cash because it's all paid for! We went into the small fishing town of Puerto Morelos one day, but, mostly, we stayed at our resort. With the concerts starting so late at night, it threw off our schedule a bit and sleeping in was a definite must on the agenda. We had a great time, though, and it's really hard to believe it's already over! Can we do it all over, please?!?! Here are a few of my favorite shots. I'll be back tomorrow with some more, or, if you have a facebook page, you can go here to see them all.
Every year, the owner of Pike Place Fish Market treats his entire staff and a guest to a fancy dinner. This year, it was held at the Madison Park Conservatory, and what a fancy dinner it was indeed! We enjoyed plate after plate of delicious food all served to us family style. We ate curried lamb ribs, beef tongue, pate with pickled grapes, ceasar salad with anchovies baked into the croutons, chicken, beef, emmer, olive oil gelato and a whole list of other lip-smacking fare. We left mighty full! This annual dinner is always such a nice treat. It's fun to see the boys outside of the market, and everyone relaxes, laughs a lot and eats even more.
It was a great start to our vacation. We leave for the airport shortly, so I'll be back this weekend with lots of pictures and stories!
Anders and I leave for Mexico tomorrow and to say we are excited would be the understatement of the year. We are like kids on Christmas morning! Our favorite band, Widespread Panic, is celebrating their 25th anniversary of being a band. They have plans to take a year off and get some (well-deserved) rest, so they decided to go out with a bang and play four nights of shows in the Mayan Riviera! They are calling it Panic en la Playa. There are all kinds of fun activities planned including excursions and yoga and parties, and there is even a "silver night" where everyone gets to dress up in sparkly clothes for the last show of the trip. We are headed down there with a group of friends, which is just the icing to this already perfect cake.
So, let's recap...Our favorite band...playing four nights of shows...in Mexico...and I get to wear a costume? Okay, twist my arm!
For those of you not familiar with these southern rockers, I'll leave you with this video of them playing Travelin' Light...you might have wondered where my blog name came from anyway!
I feel like this has been a great internet week for me! I have come across so many inspiring things, and since things have been a little quiet this week, I thought you might want to check them out too.
1. Anders and I leave for Mexico on Monday (more on that later!), and I am so excited because I found this day pack that will be perfect for our trip. It's a bag made by Baggu, but what's so great about it is it folds within itself to create a teeny tiny pocket that is perfect for sticking down in your luggage. Then, when you get to your destination, you have a day pack all ready for your adventures. I love it! I bought this elephant one, but they have these bags in all kinds of colors and stripes.
2. I found this new blog called Low-Commitment Projects that's done by two art students. Every Monday morning they post a new art project. This past Monday, the art project was called Coffee and Milk, and I thought it was pure genius! So clever, fun and creative. I sat there drinking my coffee wishing I had thought of it first.
3. I also discovered this balloon company based in L.A. called Geronimo Balloon-Troopers. I sort of am obsessed with them. They create these GIANT balloons that you can have delivered to your party. I don't think I'll ever be able to afford one of these, but I'm thinking it might be a future DIY. Amazing, yes?
4. I found another blog called Wearing it on My Sleeves. Sarah (the author, great name) goes to thrift stores and finds cheap dresses and then alters them to fit her. HOW does she do this?!?! I have decided that I desperately need to learn to alter clothes. Think of all the money I could save thrifting and fixing dresses! She makes it look so easy. I'm definitely adding this to the top of my priority list.
5. And last, I found this amazing video on a blog called The Holy Kale. I have been doing yoga for a few years now, but, recently, I have really started investing more time in it. I have been trying to get to at least 5 classes a week. I am very much a beginner (I can't even touch my toes!), but if I keep with it maybe someday I'll end up like this girl. Heck, I would be happy if just my down dog looked like hers! She is absolutely STUNNING. This video made me want to start doing yoga pronto! Watch it any time you need a kick in the pants.
If anyone has anything inspiring to add, please leave it in the comments! I'm always looking for inspiring people, things and places!
When one finds herself home for a week because of snow, one tends to have a lot of time on her hands. There is only so much cleaning, laundry and coffee drinking a person can do (wait...wait...not that last one). Since one of my goals was to create more time for crafts, I figured snow days were the perfect time to make good on my promise.
I made:
This fox shirt.
This skirt out of a men's shirt.
These cute mittens that I plan on dyeing as soon as I get some dye.
And these pillows made out of T-shirts!
And now Maggie will demonstrate the usefulness of these pillows.
