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  • June Packing List: Trek through Thailand by Wanderlust Designer

    On Location: June Packing List – Trekking through Thailand and Free June 2017 Wallpaper

    Although monsoon season is just beginning in Thailand in June, it is still the perfect time to visit. The weather isn’t too stifling hot, and with an umbrella in hand and somewhat light crowds, you will be able to trek through Thailand and see amazing sites. From the sparkling Wat Arun along the mighty Chao Phraya river, to Wat Phra Kaew in the Grand Palace with the 66cm tall Emerald Buddha carved from jade, there is a bounty of sacred sites to explore in urban Bangkok. When you are ready to head to the wilderness, hop on a plane north to Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai for plenty of incredible treks through…

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  • April Packing List: Tulips in Holland by Wanderlust Designer

    On Location: April Packing List – Tip Toe Through the Tulips in Holland and Free April 2017 Wallpaper

    Have you ever seen the colorful pictures of the tulip fields in Holland during spring time? What a spectacular site! Some day I would love to tip toe through these fields with my sketchbook in hand and capture the scene, and here in this free calendar wallpaper is what I’d wear! Free Calendar Wallpaper – April 2017 Here’s a free April 2017 wallpaper for your desktop computer or iPad to get you inspired for a romantic getaway. To set as your desktop image, just click on the link appropriate for your size monitor or ipad. When the image is in view, on a PC, right click and select “Use Picture as Desktop…

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  • March Packing List: Scenic Tour of Ireland by Wanderlust Designer

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    March is here, and I’ve been aching to take a trip to Ireland. Yes, I’m sure St. Patrick’s Day has something to do with it, but I also have a huge desire to take a road trip around the country and explore the wild seashore, stay in old castles, wander small villages, and of course drink a tasty stout in Dublin. In dreaming of this trip, I thought it would be fun to come up with an appropriate Spring packing list. There’s still a bite in the air, but nothing a cozy warm Irish sweater won’t take care of. Also, be sure to bring a brightly colored umbrella to ward off any…

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  • February Packing List: Romantic Getaway - Paris, France by Wanderlust Designer

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    Although we know, Paris is always a good idea, I think in these long winter months, it is even more than a good idea, it is a must do! Even with cold weather, and the high chance of grey skies, a romantic getaway in February is a great way to get rid of any winter funk. Before kids, my husband and I would alternate years in coming up with a surprise February weekend getaway. Unfortunately, we could only get away for the weekend, but we still managed some very memorable escapes. The surprise weekend away where I needed a passport was of course one that I will never forget! I have yet to visit Paris in…

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  • January Packing List: Hit the Slopes - Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia by Wanderlust Designer

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    January is the perfect time to hit the slopes and Whistler Blackcomb in beautiful British Columbia, Canada is one of the best places to go! Not only is it the largest ski resort in North America, with slopes for all abilities and ages, it was also home to the 2010 Winter Olympics making it a world class resort for much more than just skiing. I was able to snowboard there many years ago for an adventuresome long weekend.  We flew from San Francisco to Vancouver, and spent the night enjoying this world class city filled with urban attractions and surrounded by incredible nature. The next day, we drove the scenic Sea to…

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A new book and a cup of coffee... perfection! Can’t wait to dive into this new release #worldtravel #anthonybourdain #irreverentguide #newbook #coffeetime #sketchbook #minisketch
somewhere on 1-80 in the middle of Nevada... Some somewhere on 1-80 in the middle of Nevada... Some may find this stretch of highway incredibly tedious-  but for some reason I find it bubbling with wonder. The puffy clouds, the dancing tumble weed, the stark mountains, the long ribbon of highway, and the the subtle color palette that slowly changes as the sun moves across the sky-  Driving through northern Nevada really gives a perspective of just how empty, vast and wild the west really is. Have you driven this stretch of road before? What did you think? #roadtrip #wanderlust #wildwest #nevada #nevadadesert #painterlypainting #roadtripmemories
My monthly free online art class starts in an hour My monthly free online art class starts in an hour!!! Join me to have fun celebrating spring and let’s paint whimsical birds and blossoms. Sign up now with link in my profile to get zoom details! #freeonlineartclass #artclass #birds #watercolorclass #blossom #celebratespring #everydaycreativeadventures
It’s tracked down to the day, even hour when it It’s tracked down to the day, even hour when it is at its absolute peak. People travel for miles, if not around the world to see them. There are live webcams, parties, picnics and milestone events planned for this event. What am I talking about, you ask? Cherry blossom season of course!

There is something quite charming that in this day and age people can work up such a fevor for something as simple and natural as cherry blossom trees in bloom. It’s not as if it won’t happen… every year… it is guaranteed! Yet, I find this enthusiasm is so refreshing! 

Washington D.C. and Japan are definitely top of mind when I think of cherry blossoms, but did you know that on the University of Washington’s campus in Seattle, there is the same celebration going on? 30 Yoshino cherry trees were brought to UW in 1939 and initially planted in Washington Park Arboretum. They were moved to the Quad on campus in 1962. The number of trees in the quad has more than doubled since then, and truly is a spectacular site up against the gothic-style architecture.

Be sure to head to the internet and google one of the live webcams so you can see the show! And, of course, make sure you have a copy of my Wanderlust Guide Seattle book to tell you more creative details about the beautiful UW campus and U District in Seattle. @westmarginpress
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I miss creating daily art. Not sure why this habit I miss creating daily art. Not sure why this habit I love has disappeared for awhile but going to start to work on bringing it back- even if it’s just a 5 min sketch! I found this site called randomstreetview.com that basically just shows exactly that - a random street in the world. Here’s a quick painterly landscape I created of Ordino, Andorra! Do you know of other sites like this that give different glimpses of the world? #dailyartpractice #painterlypractice #wanderlust #streetsoftheworld #andorra
Join me this Saturday, Mar 20 @11am Pacific Time a Join me this Saturday, Mar 20 @11am Pacific Time as we head to Ireland and paint a layered landscape of the Wild Atlantic Way!!! Link to sign up in my profile. #ireland #irelandtravel #wildatlanticway #dinglepeninsula #virtualtravel #artclass #landscapepainting #layeredlandscape #takemetoireland #inspiredbytravel #wanderlust
It was so fun to create a rainy day story in my on It was so fun to create a rainy day story in my online art class today. I loved seeing everyone~ and of course creating art together. Definitely the perfect way to kick off the weekend! If you missed the class- you can catch up anytime at your own pace by watching the videos. See link in my profile to sign up and gain access. #artclass #freeartclass #storytelling #rainyday #illustration #selfpacedclass #yellowslicker #rainboots #rainbow
Join me tomorrow for my monthly free art class whe Join me tomorrow for my monthly free art class where we celebrate rainy days! I can’t wait to introduce a little storytelling into the fun as well! Sign up in link in my profile and hope to see you tomorrow! #freeartclass #artclass #watercolor #rainyday #celebratetheseason #everydaycreativeadventures
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Lawrence F I am saddened to hear of the passing of Lawrence Ferlinghetti, poet, artist, publisher and champion to Beatniks everywhere! In 1953, he and Peter Martin opened City Lights Pocket Book Shop in North Beach, San Francisco creating a haven for like minded individuals to explore, read, and publish creative works outside the norm for the time. 

His bookstore and North Beach were a huge influence for me in creating my Wanderlust Guides! It’s stories like his, the history it created and the creative vibe that can be discovered there even today when wandering this neighborhood that I just love. For anyone exploring the streets of San Francisco, a visit to City Lights Booksellers is a must. With my Wanderlust San Francisco book handy, you can even try your hand at writing some Beat poetry!😎 @westmarginpress #riplawrenceferlinghetti #beats #beatniks #poetry #northbeach #sanfrancisco #wanderlustguide #wanderlustsanfrancisco #citylightsbookstore

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