. Congratulations Anni & Seiya .

Congratulations to Anni & Seiya who just got engaged!! I have known these two for the last couple of years and everyone has been counting down for them to get engaged!! Well, at least I have... LOL!! Anni is from Finland and Seiya is from Japan. I met both of these amazing friends while working at Northstar Outdoor Adventures in Norikura, Japan two years ago. I cannot wait to help style this wedding with Anni this Spring. :) Congratulations you guys, I love you both!!

.The Holidays are almost Here.

I love, love, love this time of year. Wow, it always makes me smile when I think about Thanksgiving and Christmas time. I love the magic of the Holidays and everyone getting together and enjoying good food and drink and it's such a good time to year to give to the charities and people in need. I am opting out of gift buying this year and instead I am choosing to give the money that I would have spent on gifts (well, some will end up with shoes, but still) to give to these charities/causes instead:

We can make a difference if we try. "You must be the change you wish to see in the world". ~Mahatma Ghandi

Check them out:

1. Ocean and beach protection through the non-profit Surfrider Foundation - Oregon Surfrider Foundation



2. One for One Campaign with TOMS shoes - TOMS Shoes



3. Genocide intervention through the Save Darfur Coalition - Save Darfur Coalition