Country girls skip to the City

Denise is my neighbor and we became fast friends once Danny and I moved into our little beach apartment. We have similar interests and both love exploring new places and documenting them on camera! She asked me last minute if I wanted to drive to town with her on a Wednesday afternoon and I said YES! 

You see, we live in the country. We are surrounded by beaches and farms and wide open land, with little development. I love where I live. I love the small-town vibe but sometimes my heart needs the hustling and bustling of a city to get my creative juices flowing. We had the absolute BEST afternoon filled with coffee, shopping, and lots of laughs. Our day was a definite reminder for me that sometimes it's best to put the to-do lists aside and listen to your heart. 

PS- I edited all of these photos in Lightroom with the new Our Good Adventure Presets! Let me tell you, they are amazing and they were made by the sweetest photographer, Heather Goodman! If you are a fellow creative, check them out! x

Hugs + Kissees

Lauren

Oahu Adventures: Ehukai Pillbox Hike

Since moving to Oahu, I’ve seen my fair share of beautiful places. This hike though, truly highlights my favorite part of the island, North Shore. Danny and I did this short, 30-minute hike to the pill box that overlooks the entire North Shore. It was fun to be able to name the beaches down below and see all the surfers catching waves (There were GREAT waves that day).

There’s actually historic pillboxes all over the island which were used in World War II. In a nutshell, people stood watch in these bunkers in case the enemy attacked during the war. Now these pillboxes serve as a tourist hike destination with graffiti covering most of the surface spaces. If you are ever in Oahu, you have to check one out!

Hugs + Kissees,

Lauren