A little bit ago we got to explore a cute little town that was new to us called Kamus. It had lots of little food places that looked fun to stop at, but we ended up going to a new place that we read about on Yelp called State Road Tavern. We were so glad we ended up going there because the ambience was perfection and the food was super tasty! We got 1 appetizer, 2 meals, and 2 desserts, and had plenty of tasty left overs! We are dying to go back sometime and try more because it all looked so delicious! If you want to see what we ate and more of the fun adventure click here to see the vlog!
We took these pictures from last year visiting West Yellowstone! I never got around to posting these pictures and thought it was time! Its crazy how diffrent our experience was from staying in West Yellowstone to this recent time staying down by Jackson Hole!
Looking back at these pictures makes me want to go there again! I feel like in the short amount of time we were there we got to do a lot of fun things, but the area was so big we didn't even get to make a dent in all there is to do there!
TIPS FOR VISITING YELLOWSTONE:
-Bring a warm coat! You never know when the weather will turn chilly, so bundle up!
-Drive around! If you fly in, get a rental car. Everywhere you drive is so stunning and adventuring on the open road is the best!
-Pack Snacks! Go to the grocery store in town, or bring snacks from home to enjoy on the road or while exploring the park! There are several places to eat within the park, but its better to have treats with you incase you are not close to a restaurant, you can stay and explore! -Plan on staying for at least a few days! There are millions of things to see and do in the parks, don't cut your time short if you don't have to! -Book your stay in advance. There are hotels in the parks that I have heard are super fun to stay at but they have to be booked months in advance to get a spot! It can be worth the wait though because staying right where the great views are at, and the location can not be beat! -Check out the guided tours options before you go! There is fishing, hiking tours, horseback riding, etc. that could be a fun highlight to the trip. -Take the long route. When we drove to Yellowstone we drove an extra 6 hours to take the scenic route. It was worth it! We saw moose, long horned sheep, ate at a fun breakfast joint, and found a cute handmade candy shop! The scenery all around the park is just absolutely gorgeous! -Get out of the car! Don't be afraid to park and explore! (Unless there are Bison around or bear warnings! Stay in the car :) There are so many places that need to be explored for the perfect picture spot or a cute animal siting! -Bring a zoom lens for your camera! There is lots of wildlife and stunning scenery that might not be close enough to you so with your zoom lens you might be able to get the perfect shot! -Stop in the small towns outside Yellowstone! They areas are so cute and the perfect places to grab a souvenir and a meal!
Do you have any tips for visiting Yellowstone?! We would love to hear them! Hope you have a wonderful weekend :)
Jake and I are huge fans of a desert landscape! Something so fun about cacti in all the unique shapes and sizes they come in! We got to go for a desert walk during sunset and had fun exploring and wandering around.
Here is a little vlog from our adventures in the desert!
Pool Day! Nothing like some cool pool floats to make for a fun time in the pool! We got these 2 years ago and were so glad we were finally able to bust them out! We loved them so much we already started stocking up on some cute new pool floats for next summer!
Here's a little vlog from our swimming adventures! It ended with a baseball game! It sure felt like a true summer day!
I know we still have another month or so of summer, but colder weather and layers is just around the corner!!! Fall is the perfect time to start mixing up your wardrobe by adding onto your current summer looks. A neutral Fall Dress is the perfect place to start since we're going to layer it with fun accessories! I've been in love with these types of leather Backpacks, they just look so dang cute! Don't forget to get a matching leather Belt. For the Earrings, I decided to style something dangly and fun with soft colors. Keeping up with the dangling objects, I have to say that I love Shopbop's selection of fun Key Fobs. You can put them on your actual keys or I like clipping them onto my purse. Finish it off with some casual Sneakers so your feet don't get cold and some bold Sunglasses to keep from squinting in those cooler sunsets.
Fall time for Jake is all about those woodland colors! He started with a clean pair of Sneakers, nothing too bold. A Briefcase is a classy alternative to a backpack and much more "mature" for commuting to and from work while still being able to carry his laptop and Headphones comfortably. The Watch he picked out has a leather band since that matches nicely with his rustic feel. He grabbed a soft canvas Ball Cap to keep his hair dry from the occasional rains and some mirror Aviator Sunnies for good measure. Jake is all about mixing up his Wallets too, even though it's only seen on occasion, the subtle craftsmanship always stands out in a good way.
Today is an exciting day! Cole Haan is releasing the 2.ZEROGRAND shoes! If you know anything about us, we LOVE Cole Haan and are so excited to spread the news today about the new release! Jake and I are both wearing shoes from the new line today! I am wearing the Laser Wingtip Oxford in the Black-Bristol Blue with a sleek leather feel. Jake is wearing the Laser Wingtip Oxford as well in the Black Nubuck-Grey and they kinda have a suede feeling to them!
We wore our new kicks to one of all our all time favorite places! We love to come explore here and see if there are any funny new sayings spray painted or cute pictures.
We have always been fans of dressing up more than dressing down so we love that the wingtip sneakers help take a more casual outfit up a notch! If you're in the market for a new sneaker, make sure to check out the new 2.ZEROGRAND sneakers!
**Thank you Cole Haan for the awesome new kicks! This post/content is not sponsored or paid for. We just love Cole Haan and love to share exciting fashion release news :)
Pink Hat: Russia (right outside the cathedral at the souvenir stands!)
These pictures are from the exterior and interior of the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in Saint Petersburg, Russia. This church is a super iconic building in Saint Petersburg and is a MUST SEE in person if you ever get a chance! In pictures it is hard to captures the grandness of this church!
The Church of the Savior was built from 1883 to 1907. The Construction was funded from the imperial family and many private donors. Construction started with Alexander III and was to be a memorial for his father Alexander II. The construction was completed by Nicolaus II.
The church its self is located right next to the Griboedov Canal, which makes for a breath taking view when walking around, or on a canal ride! The church was built after inspiration from the Saint Basil's Cathedral in Moscow in 17th-century style. The architecture is a mix between Baroque, Neoclassical and medieval Russian. The completed cathedral cost 4.6 million Rubels!
The interior of the cathedral is covered from ceiling to floor in stunning mosaics! When you see the pictures above its hard to tell that the art work is not paintings but small little individual colored tiles! There is 7500 square meters of mosaic tiles of art work, and darling floral borders. The creative borders were my favorite part! The mosaics are of biblical figures and stories. The mosaics were created by architect Alfred Alexandrovich Parland, and artists Viktor Vasnetsov, Mikhail Nesterov and Mikhail Vrubel.
In 1992 the Soviet government closed the church. It was used to house those who had passed from military, starvation, or illness, then after the ware to store vegetables. After the Russian Revolution, the church was resorted in a period of 27 years and reopened in August 1997. As of now the church does not run as a place of full time worship.
I can see why this place is so highly visited for tourists in Saint Petersburg! I did not want to put my camera down the entire time we were in there! Here is a vlog below from our travels this day and adventures at the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood! Hope you have a great day!
P.S. I got these stretchy black jeans right before I left, from Mott & Bow and have been obsessed with them! If you know anything about me, I don't like pants (I'm a dress kinda gal) and I loved these high waisted jeans so much I went and bought some cute tops so I can wear these pants more! If you are looking for some comfy jeans that fit like a glove, make sure to check out Mott & Bow! They have mens too :)
