shades cafe.

{mercado global bag: c/o RedEnvelope // top and scarf: zara  // earrings: c/o padgett hoke // bean boots}

it breaks my heart to hear that amazing local businesses are shutting their doors.
small towns can be tough!
one of my favorite places, Shades Cafe, is closing it's little log cabin this month.
when i stopped in the other day, i soaked in the sun from my favorite sunny seat in all of town.
the cabin may be tiny, but Shades adds so much character to jackson.
i urge all of you locals to stop by for one last eggs benedict or mocha latte.
i'll sure miss stopping there for a bite to eat before hitting the river in the summers.
you can read more about it here.

photos by ashley merritt

it's that time of year.

{beanie c/o stio. photo by ashley merritt}

the temps this last week have been brutal.

i'm talking negative digits that i sometimes find hard to fathom.

my parents live in florida where it can be a full 100 degrees warmer than their poor daughter.

seriously, how do i live here?

truth be told it isn't always this cold....just a few weeks a winter but still tough.

i know i wouldn't be able to survive (literally) without my array of beanies.

thankfully there are so many options out there and weeks like this remind me that you can never have enough.

and the bigger the pom the better in my book.

so my friends, stock up!

a pop-up shop.

{get a colorful set of bike glasses}

{the cutest cookie cutters ever!}

{what's xmas without poppers?}

{maybe not the safest combo, but great on their own}

how cute is this concept?

a christmas pop-up shop full of goods just for stocking stuffers!

oh, and ornaments.....so many fun ornaments.

and christmas candy, of course.

brought to you by the folks at MADE, one of the best shops in town.

the gifts on these shelves are serious winners this holiday season

they have something for everyone.

AND everything is made in the good old US of A.

all items sold in the shop can be shipped anywhere in the US, 

so feel free to call and order over the phone or head to their website, here.

you can reach the shop at 307.690.7957

happy stocking stuffing!

oui, oui.

{isabel marant pour H&M scarf c/o H&M}

i get pretty excited when high-end designers team up with affordable brands.
its such a sigh of relief for us common folk.
what's even more exciting is when those collaborations are sold online.
H&M is known for teaming up with big timers but today is a big day...
Isabel Marant pour H&M is the first designer collection to be available online!
these incredibly fun and chic pieces are just perfect for the holidays.
add a little french into your life this season, non?


photos by ashley merritt photography

from now until april.

{flannel and cord skirt c/o horny toad // vest c/o h&m // target tights // hunter boots}

from now until late april, i can guaranteed to be spotted in at least one of the above
in some sort of variation or another.
all absolute essentials for staying warm from now until then.
i've discovered that cords are just warmer than jeans.  i'm hereby making that a fact!
my boots will transition to the warmer types
and oh, the puffy vest.  can i get an AMEN?!
you are every mountain man, woman, and child's best companion.
winter is in the air with the ski mountain opening on thanksgiving day (yippee!)
so i'll be bundling up from here on out.

photos by ashley merritt photography

a mountainista trend.

and just like that...
winter is-eth upon us.
i'm usually really grumpy come the low drop in temps
but something is different this year.
i recently celebrated my 28th birthday and i'm looking forward to an awesome year.
i'm embracing the beautiful snowflakes and gearing up for ski season.
happy start of winter!

top - left to right

1. shopbop

2. anthropologie

3. asos

bottom - left to right

4. anthropologie

5. piperlime

6. madewell

slide lake in autumn.

coming home from an island trip to find the fall foliage was magical
but i was really sad to hear more details of the government shutdown.
the parks are closed and now is such an amazing time to experience them.
i decided to drive up to slide lake to get my fill of the changing aspen trees
and i was blown away. the aspens are simply stunning.
and a few buffs crossed the road at warm springs.

locals notes
- directions: head north towards the jackson hole airport // turn right towards kelly // continue past the town of kelly on gros ventre road // continue on gros ventre road about 6.5 miles.
- don't stop anywhere in gtnp on your way there to avoid fines. #lame
- hurry before as the leaves are changing fast!

in the middle of the atlantic.

{our private cove for the week}

{my reading nook}

{coal sunhat c/o surfdome}

{view from fairmont southampton bridal suite}

who knew paradise is only a 1.5 hr flight away from jfk?
i had no idea the small island of bermuda was so close!
i thought it would take me days to get to, but it was actually pretty easy and smooth.
customs was a breeze even with tons of luggage, a wedding gown, and a poodle!
the island is gorgeous with crystal clear water and pink sand beaches.
and the temperature couldn't have been better.
humidity and i don't get along so i was one happy beach goer.
i especially loved beachin' it in my new floppy hat from surfdome.com
we stayed in Southampton with our own private cove and beach, i mean...
high-fives for vrbo.com!
my friend's wedding was beautiful and i can't wait to see the photos.
i definitely recommend bermuda for an island vaca....just be careful on the scooters!

i'm in bermuda!

my best gal pal is getting hitched this saturday.
as her maid of honor, i dutifully accepted to head down a week early
to help her relax and put together a few last minute touches.
it's a hard job, but somebody's got to do it ;)

for more photos, follow on instagram: @MeagTheEgg

Stio Giveaway!

{stio woolsey jacket}

{stio flannel // stio blazer // stio beanie // paige jeans // frye boots}

i've teamed up with Stio, a local Jackson Hole outdoor company

to bring you a little look at some of my favorites from their new line.

they are known for their ski apparel but i'm in love with all of their lifestyle pieces.

the styles are fun yet functional  - for both men and women - on and off the slopes.

i tell ya, i may be wearing that flannel every day this winter.  oh, so cozy!

and don't get me started on the woolsey coat.

light-weight, stylish, AND warm....it was love at first mountainista sight.

the gang at Stio is graciously offering the chance to win the shades blazer i'm wearing above!!

made from a soft shell fabric, this jacket is the ultimate for day to day mountain town wear.

anyone can enter, just follow the steps below.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

*photos by ashley merritt

mountain feet.

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dust off those old leather sandals from the late 90's
because birkenstocks are back!
if you're like me, you've got a pair stashed somewhere in your closet,
slightly embarrassed yet a tad proud of the unofficial mountain sandal.
i went to school in boulder....and i live in the mountains....
aren't i supposed to have at least one pair, just because?
oh the birks....they're kind of like a right of passage for mountain folk.
a must-have if you will.  (along with the ever so functional chacos)
sometimes comfort out rules style but if you ask me, there are some cute birks out there, see below.
it's hard to beat the perfectly molded leather for your soles. pun intended.
just please, for the love of good, do not add socks.

a picnic in the park. {and bears}

{one of my favorite spots in the park}

{da bears.}

i've said this before and i'll say it again.

september is my absolute favorite month here.

we welcomed autumn with a little birthday picnic for a girlfriend yesterday in grand teton national park.

string lake is the perfect place to picnic, minus the bear encounter.

minor details.

this time of year the bears a hun-gray!

while my friends were hauling food into the bear box, i was snapping away.

this momma bear and her cub were too cute but way too close for comfort.

i think she was after those macaroons from persephone bakery.

happy autumn!

a very crisp day.

okay, so it snowed at the very tops of the mountains and today is a brisk one.

i guess that means fall is upon us and i need to just accept it.

(still praying for an indian summer.)

to get myself in the mood, i've been eyeing rich vino tones to add to my wardrobe.

i'm pretty sure the word "vino" would be high up on the list of most-words-used-on-this-blog.

well it IS a lifestyle blog, after all.

1. two toned flats - gap

2. rachel zoe tote

3. house of harlow necklace

4. gigi new york clutch

5. hilfiger denim checked shirt

6. vamp red coated jeans

7. boyfriend cardigan

8. chinese laundry booties

9. essie's purple carry on

10. j.crew double clothed coat (gorgeous!)

photos of my time down in argentina, home of the malbec, here, here, and here

oxfords.

{photos by ashley merritt}

i have a thing for tomboy touches as you can see here.

the whole oxford trend seems to be everywhere this fall and i'm fully embracing it.

they pair perfectly with skinny jeans and my recent favorite, a pencil skirt for work.

the more you wear, the more worn in they get

and we all know a worn in oxford will last you for years.

more of my favorites below!

dudes.

how sweet are these rough and tough guys?
i snapped these a few weeks ago on their family ranch.
though you could use a few cowboy photos to get you through this rainy thursday.
the holes in the jeans kill me.