Vacation.

I'm off on an epic Colorado roadtrip for the next two-ish weeks so I'm going to be taking that time off the blog. You can follow me over on my Instagram to keep updated with all that we're doing...which is basically everything west of Denver. Hope y'all have a good week+ and I'll see ya back in June — xoxo darling, Hayden.

Monday Links

 
Happy Monday! — xoxo darling, Hayden

IT'S OUT!!!!

Thought this was an interesting insight into hating very specific words...

A summer reading list.

Look through these powerful images of architecture. 

OK, i'm desperate for this hat...am I crazy?

Love lives are wild.

Austin friends: Taco Deli is creating a new concept! 

Have you watched Halston? Here is the story behind the Battle of Versailles.

Speaking of Halston, the set design was incredible. 

Need a new hobby?

Would love to stay at this French countryside home.

Alicia Silverstone is killin' it.

20 architecture documentaries to add to your queue.

Probably overly excited about Knives Out 2.

Padma Lakshmi on the changing environment of the food industry.

Guide to Austin restaurants featured in movies & tv shows.

Actually would book a trip to Maine for this...

This library looks so cozy!

Hocus Pocus 2 will be hitting Disney+ in 2022 and I'm thrilled to watch!

Week Re-Cap

Denver Tea Co.'s Pikes Peak Chai is A+

A late week re-cap because phew, work has been a lot! But in a good way. The Visit Longmont Visitors Guide officially came out and is has been the epic project I've been working on since last fall. And then, I got to present to the travel industry on TikTok yesterday. So you can see, it has been a lot! This weekend I'm working at the vaccine site and accomplishing some other tasks in preparation for my parent's arrival next Wednesday. We are departing on a massive Colorado roadtrip next weekend and I cannot wait. How are you? — xoxo darling, Hayden

In case you hadn't heard, I made my own croquembouche...it was equal parts horrible and amazing. 

Order your Longmont guide here! 

Trivia night is better with tacos.

Finally tried Babettes Pizza & Pane in Longmont and loved it. 

Not the best day to compare but...you get it!

Lauren met some quail.

Brunch at Four Friends Kitchen.

The most amazing cookies were delivered to our door.  

Now a bunch of photos of spring...

Finally tried Beard Papa's after 13 years of wanting to!

And tbh...I loved it.

BBQ taco from Turntable foodtruck.

Gave my first presentation to the travel industry and it was about TikTok!

Happy Cones' New Zealand-style ice cream.

And the spiciest Nashville hot chicken sandwich I've ever had.

Summer Shoes

 Summer is so close I can basically taste it and that means summer shoes!! Which pair are your favorites? — xoxo darling, Hayden

1. Blue Tie Espadrilles, 2. Tan Slides, 3. Wavy Slides, 4. Navy Sneakers, 5. Flower Chucks, 6. Green & Blue Espadrilles, 7. Blue & Tan Stripe Tie Sandals, 8. Pink Heels, 9. Black Slide Espadrilles, 10. Keds, 11. Yellow Tie Slides, 12. Brown Strapy Sandals, 13. Green Stripe Tie Sandals, 14. Yellow Stripe Mules, 15. Grey and White Sandals, 16. Brown Sandals

Monday Links

Looking forward to this week, hope you are too — xoxo darling, Hayden.

Daunt is my favorite bookstore ever.

Denver-friends: Pikes Peak's doughnuts are getting a revamp and I'm excited!

Molly Baz is one of my favorites and I'm dying for her book.

Adore a big collar! 

Emma Thompson is one of my favorite actresses.

This Parent Trap satire is hilarious. 

I had heard of Sanditon but didn't know it was based on Jane Austen so you know what I'm watching next! 

62 documentary films to watch...

I want to visit Greenwood to learn about the Tulsa Race Massacre because I never learned about it in school and that's a shame. 

A NOLA bakery is a James Beard "American Classic" on this podcast. 

Love Little Mix!

13 books to satisfy your wanderlust, I need all of these rn.

Add your pronouns to your Instagram now!

Absolutely obsessed with Olivia Rodrigo's music & this new song is no exception. 

Kind of desperate to visit Somerset now...

V happy for TSwift.

Oh, adding this to my list right now.

Jane Austen's property throughout the years.

How cool is this new Target collab?

Latest TikToks

 
Catch up on my latest TikToks — xoxo darling, Hayden.

Week Re-Cap

B-Twixt from Bonnie Brae is probably my favorite.
Happy Wednesday! It has been quite a fun week. Ate a lot of good things, did some work, finished some books and overall had a good time. This weekend I have some exciting things planned and I'm excited! How are y'all? 

Hey Bangkok! is one of my new favorites. 

Worked at the Denver vaccine site and had an absolute blast. 

FINALLY finished this book.

Tried out Denver Beer Co's new south Denver local and really enjoyed it.

Had a rough day on Friday so I watched Sydney White and ate my favorite ice cream.

Jessica & I won trivia!

Tried Chilgogi's chicken katsu & it was delightful.

Spring!!

The Doughnut Club opened in Lakewood and the donuts were great.

Big fan of Right Coast pizza.

Monthly Inspiration No. 19

May is off to an interesting start. But I am excited because at the end of the month the family is headed out here and we are going on a massive roadtrip that we've had planned since pre-covid. SO, I will be OOO! How are y'all? — xoxo darling, Hayden

Cake, Lemon Trees, Hat, Tile Tree, Out of Office, Blue Door, Students, Citrus Cake

Monday Links

 
What's up y'all? Happy beginning of a new week! — xoxo darling, Hayden

Books to read this May.

Casual misogyny in the workplace is nothing new but it's something that we've got to put a stop to. I find myself brushing things off like they're no big deal, when actually, people need to learn from their mistakes. 

Love Joan Didion's sunglasses.

4 Asian women who changed history. And 19 books to read for Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month...and 28 more!

Clueless is the most clever Jane Austen adaptation!!

Eboni K. Williams is the first Black Real Housewife of New York.

Soma Sara is a 22 y/o working to eradicate rape culture.

OK I WANT TO MOVE INTO THIS HOUSE.

Christian TikTok is an interesting, and sometimes scary place.

Practical Magic is one of my all-time favorite October films. It's fall & Halloween wrapped up in the most perfect way. 

I'm always looking for thought-provoking but fun questions for my pen pals, so I'm going to use some of these. 

What you should know about Florida's new anti-rioting law.

Shorts & Skorts

 Spring/Summer is right around the corner and I am ready for shorts! But, I've seen skorts are coming back (as of TikTok) so I included a few of those as well. Who else is ready to rock some shorts? — xoxo darling, Hayden

Orange, Navy Skort, Floral Athletic, Yellow, Jean, Light Pink, Plaid Skort, Bright Floral, Pink Floral, Light Blue, Pink Scallop, Green Skort, Floral Skort, Nantucket Reds, White Pattern

Week Re-Cap

Finally tried Gateaux.

Happy Wednesday! It was a week filled with food (I miss ya already Denver Restaurant Week). Mainly I'm just getting back in the swing of things with work, being in Denver, etc. But I do have some fun things planned with friends and my big work project should be out next week!!!!! So yeah, that's me. How are y'all? — xoxo darling, Hayden

Stopped by Bambu for some amazing pandan waffles.
St. Mark's Coffeehouse is one of my new favorites!
Had Sullivan Scrap Kitchen for Denver Restaurant Week.

And Tupelo Honey...

And Le French (I tried escargot for the first time)!
Finished this book.
Carboy Winery has amazing cheese boards.
Sunrise Sunset brunch on Sunday.

My First Wedding + Back to Denver Vlog

Catch up on my first week back in Denver! — xoxo darling, Hayden 

Monday Links

 
Happy May — xoxo darling, Hayden.

Congrats Chloe Zhao!!

Feminists and the Oxford English Dictionary = a match made in heaven.

Who else loves Nancy Meyers? 

I find this couple so strange but I'm happy for 'em.

This satire about Outlander + your period made me LOL.

Very excited about the new Jane Austen adaptation. 

Mid-century + farmhouse? Go off.

I'd never heard of The Pursuit of Love but I want to see it real bad! 

Colorful British cottages for the win.

Paid leave is an everyone's issue! 

Ina Garten's barn kitchen is insane and I want it sooo bad.

Watch these Swedish shows this week! 

40 books to read this month because they sound super interesting.

Denver People: Try these eight bakeries!