The Week In Pictures: 1.6.12


Last week was in spent Phoenix on a glorious sun-filled post-Christmas vacation. I visited my mom, ate as much as I possibly could (and followed that up with dessert), took three mile long walks down cactus-lined streets, visited the mall, went to bed early and took the opportunity to pause and think about what I wanted to accomplish in the new year.

I arrived at the airport in Phoenix with my laptop tucked into my American Apparel Cities tote, walked out to the curb and a Cadillac swung around and picked me up almost instantaneously.

A lot of people who have never visited Phoenix imagine that it is flat and barren but in reality, my mom’s house is surrounded by mountains. It’s beautiful.

On the road again. When I wasn’t eating, I was shopping. When I wasn’t shopping, I was eating. That’s what vacation is for!

During the long, cold and rainy winters in Portland, I spend way too much time hiding out inside. Sitting outside in short sleeves, soaking up the sun was a welcome relief.

I made time to visit Barneys and caress every single handbag they had on display.

This was my favorite spot in my mom’s back yard for idle phone chit-chat.

Phoenix has the most beautiful sunsets.

Getting my hair trimmed and styled was awesome. My hairdresser even backcombed it into a little bouffant…that promptly fell flat, as usual.

Sitting outside at restaurants (in December) is just one of the many reasons why I love Phoenix.

I’m back home now in Portland, terribly missing Phoenix (and my mom). I’m still playing catch-up with photos and a massive 2012 to-do list so I’ll have a ton of awesome visuals to share for next Friday’s Week In Pictures. Enjoy your weekend!

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wow, a nice place to visit definitely! cant wait to be more inspired~! Thank you!!
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Nubby! You’re looking quite gorgeous and well-rested. Haha @ “When I wasn’t eating, I was shopping. When I wasn’t shopping, I was eating. That’s what vacation is for!”. SO accurate. I love your blog so much. Good luck in the upcoming year. I can’t wait for you to share your success with us :3.
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Nubby Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 9:37 am
Braeden: Thanks for your support! My husband is vegan so we eat really healthy at home….so when I’m on vacation, it’s all about total gluttony. Haha!
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It looks like a perfect vacation… soo beautiful.
I absolutely love the picture of you after your haircut – gorgeous!
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Nubby Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 9:36 am
Katha Strophe: Thank you very much!
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Your hair looks stunning, and, that is the biggest cactus I have ever, ever seen.
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Nubby Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 9:35 am
Mirella: I know, right?!!! That cactus….it definitely stands out and we try to take photos next to it every year.
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beautiful sunset photos, Nubby!
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Nubby Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 9:34 am
lindsey clare: Seriously, Phoenix has the most AMAZING sunsets. Every single night.
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That hair style looks gorgeous, Nubby! The curls make it
Beautiful photos from Phoenix. Looking forward to next week’s photos as well! Have a great week.
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Nubby Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 9:33 am
Natanya: Every time I get my hair curled, I love it but seriously, my straight hair can’t hold a shape! It takes forever to achieve so I usually leave the task to the pros. Le sigh.
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Phoenix looks even better than Miami right now!
Your mom’s backyard looks amazing. I love it!
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Nubby Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 9:30 am
m. dominic: For some reason, I forgot that you reside in Miami. That’s one of the few places I haven’t been in the U.S. that I realllllly want to go!
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Phoenix looks amazing! I’m envious of the sun!!
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The backcombing is gorgeous on you! Beautiful sunsets.
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Hey Nubby! Wonderful post!
What kind of camera body and lenses were you using? I love the variety in your shots.
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Nubby Reply:
January 12th, 2012 at 8:49 am
Rachel: I use a Nikon D40 with a 35 mm 1:1.8G lens for almost all of my photos and sometimes my iPhone 4 with Instagram for quick snaps. Hope this helps!
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Hello Nubby!
Your posts and portfolio inspire me to keep designing. You are an amazingly talented woman. Thank you for sharing your work and for your words of advice to us. I’m hooked on your website.
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Nubby Reply:
January 21st, 2012 at 1:15 pm
Grace: Thanks for that! So many other’s work inspires me so if I can give something back in return to my readers, that’s a great feeling.
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