Bruce and I won tickets last year to ride the Cog Railway to the top of Pikes Peak. We were super excited about the opportunity because neither of us could remember what it was like to ride up (we had both been with our grandmas when we were little!) I also hiked it once in high school when I had no idea what hiking a 14ner was really like so we hitch-hiked the way down which means I've also experienced the Pikes Peak Highway. But turns out that was over a decade ago too so my memory is not as ... continue reading...
Buying Your First DSLR
I've been intentionally working on my photography skills ever since I got my first DSLR for my birthday in May 2014. It has been a challenge, an adventure, and a joy! Recently, I've started to get a lot of camera and photography related questions. I love talking camera gear, tips, and advice so it is really fun to be able to share what I have learned. I don't come from a photography background so everything I have learned (and am still learning) comes from things like this and others sharing ... continue reading...
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
LOCATION: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo DETAILS: Ripped Jean Shorts || Flannel Top (old Gap Men's, similar) || ONA Camera Bag || Leather Cuff || Chacos One thing you may or may know about me (I should say us) is that we have a zoo membership. Yes, we pay so that we can go to the zoo whenever we want and no, we don't have kids. Bruce and I have always been kids at heart since before we even met. Disney runs in our blood, adventure lives in our hearts, and sometimes I think we still hope for ... continue reading...
The Feast of St. Arnold
LOCATION: Feast of Saint Arnold at Chapel of our Savior Church in the historic Broadmoor neighborhood. Colorado Springs, CO INFO: Annual Local Brewery Charity Event. Cost: $25+ for those who are drinking - everyone else is free! WEBSITE OUTFIT DETAILS: Sleeveless Chambray Romper || Chacos || Toms Leather Postscript Bag || Rocksbox Jewelry (use code OAKANDOATSXOXO for first month free!) Bruce and I share a lot of loves. One of those is the love of local craft beer. Did you know that we ... continue reading...
Butterfinger Ice Cream
Butterfingers are one of those candy bars that I always want to throw into my cart when I am waiting in line at the grocery store. They are chocolatey but not too chocolatey. And what ever that buttery, crispy, inside part that gets stuck up in your teeth is, it is good! Nothing like adding your favorite candy bar to your ice cream! But really, add your favorite candy bar to your ice cream! This recipe is so easy and is obviously wonderful with Butterfingers but you can substitute with ... continue reading...