FLO-RIDA

Things done in Florida: gator tail eating, alligator farm watching, beach walking, and much more. A nice way to ring in the new year and get some R&R.

Some snapshots of the trip that don't really do it justice but you get the point. 

Harbor Island

Alium

     A great shop in a town filled with less than 200 people. I always enjoy when shops/brand/people focus on their own things and not follow on the trends of the time. Alium is no exception. A big thanks to Mariano and Carolyn for showing us around Garzon. I am very excited for the future...

Italy Part 2

A couple of my favorite pics from the trip. Too many good ones to be honest...

The Food of Italy

Just got back from an Italian getaway thanks to Nic and Jake getting hitched. Here are some food related pics from the travels.

thanks to Brian for this rec.

 Nicole's grandmother made her famous meatballs for the welcome dinner

The view from Casa Cari and Tuscany on the day of the wedding. 

 This place needs no introduction

 Heaven

 The rehearsal dinner was at the Fonterotuli Winery

Master of Film Music w/ JNH

I got see me prior boss perform with the Dallas Symphony. This wasn't you typical symphony show. James and Co. played/talked/discussed the various films he has laid down music for. Throw in a q&a with Lawrence Kasdan, a choir, and a world renowned symphony, and it was a very cool experience.

KIOSK

I literally walked by this when in NYC and lit up realizing it was the actual KIOSK that I've always loved. We went up a flight of stairs and stumbled upon the best unique shop I've probably ever been to. I am not that good of a writer to tell you how great this place is. You just need to go. Or at least go to their site.

Motorcycle Band Man

What a brilliant/interesting/awesome idea.

Tulum

Just got back from Tulum and severely missing the cocktails but not the mosquitos. Here are some pics from our adventure. Too many good things to do/eat/see in Tulum but here is a quick batch of photos to show you what all we did.

Make sure you do the following when in Tulum - rent a bike, rent a car, eat/drink at Hartwood, hang out at Coqui Coqui or even get your spa on, go the the Grand Cenote, eat tacos at Rincon, go to the ruins, buy some hats, eat at Cetli, and repeat if necessary.

our hotel/view - Zamas

The spa of Coqui Coqui and the view of the beach

random pics from our time spent in town

the ruins of Tulum - please notice the "the lizard king" sitting in the middle of the fort..creepy!

cooking class at Altamar - Ceviche x 5

Hartwood - this dude sat next to us one night so you know it's soo khieellll!!!!!

The Mango Margherita is lethal here

the bar aka our second home

PS- It also helps to have a travel companion that is as awesome as my girlfriend.

Westward Bound

I'm still recovering from the 27 hour drive from Oklahoma to Los Angeles. Here are some pictures from the long haul.

this place needs no introduction

Golden Crown Panaderia

it's Refinery 29, not 39

Navajo Land

P.S. - I do not advise doing this drive in a U-Haul. Gas is kind of expensive.