she's a melon

June 28, 2011

What a refreshing outfit.

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Hi! I'm Sarah.

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Hey- it's #nationalbestfriendday. Let's chat about it. Of course, it goes without saying we should all be celebrating and cheering on those partners in crime that get us through thick and thin in life (especially in a week that's had such tragic news). But what if you have a different relationship to what "best friend" means?
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I've never been the type of gal that had a "bestie." That one and only person that I could/would go to with every joy and sorrow. And I felt like a real weirdo for most of my life because of it.
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I obsessively watched sex and the city, fascinated by and not fully understanding this group of women that traversed every milestone in life together.
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What the hell is wrong with me- I'd think. And then I realized I have something completely different, but equally special. Throughout the years I've cultivated several REALLY deep one on one relationships with friends (both men and women). The kind where I can not see or talk to somebody for long stretches of time (years sometimes) and then we see each other and within moments we are in the deep end- talking about things some people never have the courage to bring up after a lifetime of friendship (I guess you could say I'm not much for small talk- ha!).
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None of these people would specifically call me their best friend. Nor would I call them likewise. But we know that we share a unique bond with each other- whether it’s been decades or 5 minutes in the making. And that feels right.
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In a way, this realization has allowed me to expand the definition of what #bestfriend means- So I don't have to feel weird or alone anymore (because I'm neither of those things).
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So, along with traditional "besties," I'm also celebrating the rainbow of relationships that keep us on track, uplifted, sane, healthy and happy. Because it takes a village, and none of us should ever feel alone.

Trying to take more moments to be quiet and calm.
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When you're out there doing your "thing", it feels equal parts exciting, terrifying, bat-shit crazy, liberating, and overwhelming.
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More and more, I'm finding that just 5-10 minutes of reconnecting to quiet, to myself, gives me the juice to keep going after my mind has tied itself in knots. It feels a heck of a lot better than "powering through"- which was my MO for like always and forever.
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I've also used fancy latte breaks, jumping on the mini trampoline, dog walks- or just full on dog snuggle sessions, in the same way.
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Give me your tips on how you make it through those tough days without feeling exhausted at the finish line- I'm all ears!

I'm trying to get better about eating with more intuition, and lately, my body has been aching for summertime foods which include lots of vibrant fruits and veggies.
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This arugula salad with fresh fennel, tangerines and poppy seed dressing hit all the right notes!
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Gotta keep this in mind the next time that bag of potato chips is giving me the side eye!
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Summer skies in LA. What's happening in your part of the world? •
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#tlpicks #tasteintravel #traveldeeper #cntraveler #bbctravel #lonelyplanet #travelstoke #athomeintheworld #mytinyatlas #darlingescapes #dametraveler #lovetheworld #seekthesimplicity #aquietstyle #momentsofmine #thehappynow #simplepleasures #abmhappylife #darlingweekend #livesimple #thislifetoday #ofsimplethings #verilymoment #postitfortheaesthetic #beautifulmatters #petitejoys #finditliveit #alliseeispretty #pursuewhatislovely

Saw (via IG) that my friends were at their house in Palm Springs this weekend, and basically invited myself over 😂. .
Seriously though- needed a little time to get away and soak up some sun. But man alive is it hot here! (I secretly- or not so secretly now 😉- love it)
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Cheers to your weekend- and hoping you have some houses you can invite yourself over to or parties you can crash. 😁
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#darlingweekend #calledtobecreative #thatauthenticfeeling #seekthesimplicity #verilymoment #theartofslowliving #aquietstyle #momentsofmine #thehappynow #simplepleasures #abmhappylife #livesimple #livesimplelivebold #livesimplyenjoyfully #livesimplelivewell

Simple Sunday pleasures: Edamame sprinkled with curry salt. Plain will never be the same again.
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#feedfeedathome #thekitchn #eatingfortheinsta #dailyfoodfeed #fitfood #fitfoodies #cleaneats #realsimple #thenewhealthy #forkfeed #eatfreshfeelfresh #foodietribe #eatwellbewell #fuelyourbody #fuelyourbodyfeedyoursoul #mindbodygreen #goodmoodfood #foodphotographyandstyling #thatauthenticfeeling #seekthesimplicity #verilymoment #theartofslowliving #aquietstyle #momentsofmine #thehappynow #simplepleasures #abmhappylife #darlingweekend #livesimple #flatlay

This beach is so magical. I’ve yet to bring someone here who didn’t instantly fall in love. Where in the world do you find magic- I want to add it to my list!
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#dametraveler #sheisnotlost #wearetravelgirls #darlingescapes #femmetravel #thetravelwomen #sheexplores #lifewelltravelled #takemethere #letsgoeverywhere #elmatadorbeach #elmatadorstatebeach #malibu #malibubeach #californiabeaches #losangeles #malibulife #beachlife #traveldeeper #travelpics #cntraveler #tlpics #forbestravelguide #beautifulmatters #athomeintheworld #lonelyplanet #huffposttravel #doyoutravel #cbviews

🤪 Well this was certainly a week for the record books! Who else is ready for a little weekend R&R? 🙋‍♀️🍷 .
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#weekend #weekendtime #risingtidesociety #abmlifeisbeautiful #abmlifeiscolorful #abmhappylife #dametraveler #beyourownboss #savvybusinessowner #creativeentrepreneur #womenwhohustle #womeninbiz #ladyboss #beingboss #solopreneur #workfromhome #bosschick #womeninbusiness #bossbabes #workfromanywhere #businesswomen #onlinebusiness #bossbabe #mycreativebiz #goaldigger #bosslady #momentslikethis #theeverygirl #makeyousmilestyle

My coworker- Sleeping on a pillow like a human, as she does. Making me jelly cause I still have plenty on my to do list before the day is done. #georgiapjones .
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#staffiegram #adoptdontshop #pitbully #bullypit #ilovemydog #risingtidesociety #sheinspires #choosejoy #creativehappylife #solopreneur #workfromhome #workfromhomelife #workfromhomelifestyle #homeofficelife #handsandhustle #creativelifehappylife #creativeentrepreneur #creativepreneur #communityovercompetition #beingboss #ladyboss #thenativecreative #beyourownboss #creativelife #theeverygirl

All the fresh feels this Sunday.
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#feedfeedathome #thekitchn #eatingfortheinsta #dailyfoodfeed #healthybreakfast #fitfood #fitfoodies #cleaneats #realsimple #thenewhealthy #forkfeed #eatfreshfeelfresh #foodietribe #eatwellbewell #fuelyourbody #fuelyourbodyfeedyoursoul #mindbodygreen #goodmoodfood #foodlifeandpassion #foodphotographyandstyling #still_life_mood #thehub_food

When #cincodemayo and the #kentuckyderby are on the same day, do you start with mint juleps and then switch to margaritas? Or is it the other way around? (Asking for a friend, clearly) 🍹🍹🍹

Don’t mind me. I’m just over here chasing down some dreams.

Maybe it's the visual storyteller in me, but I'm passionate about surrounding myself with as much beauty as I possibly can- both at home and while out exploring the world.
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I was the type of office worker who would hang pretty patterned paper over the walls of my cubicle. And don't even get me started on my junior high locker.
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No joke- It seriously affects our moods!!! Next time you feel like you're just slogging through that end-of-the-week to do list, just plant yourself someplace pretty for a few minutes. Even if it's just stepping outside and leaning yourself against a tree.
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Ever have one of those days where you can just feel the joy and creativity of everyone around you? (Even strangers.) Yeah... today’s one of those days. And I ain’t mad at it. .
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#risingtidesociety #sheinspires #inspiredwomen #choosejoy #womeninbiz #futureisfemale #talentedwomen #inspiredtothrive #creativehappylife #femaleentrepreneurs #risingtidesociety #communityovercompetition #beingboss #femaleentrepeneur #entrepreneurlifestyle #creativelifehappylife #creativeentrepreneurs #mycreativebiz #dreamersanddoers #hustlewithease #girlbosslife #hersuccess #wearethecreativecommunity #girlbossmoment #brandphotography #socialmediacontent #losangelesphotographer #contentcreation #creativecontent

Who else is on the clean beauty bandwagon? 🙋‍♀️
Admittedly, I’m not fully there (I have a few OG holdouts that I haven’t found great replacements for yet.) But im working on it- probably 80% there.
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Anywho...came across a line of perfume/cologne at @target recently called Good Chemistry (@lovegoodchemistry) and I’m obsessed + think everyone should know about it.
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Ok- PSA over. Carry on. #notanad #ijustreallylovethissh*t #andstylingandtakingprettypictures

California weekend vibz. 🌞🌴🌸⚡️

No particular plans for this weekend. So I’m sitting heat dreaming up the perfect quiet day. What are you up to?

Keeping the hydration game strong (and fancy) before weekend shenanigans start. Who's ready for happy hour to start right about now? 🙋🍷🍸

If I don't believe I belong, I never will. I've spent more time than I care to admit tiptoeing around, trying to blend in. But starting a business changes all that. Blending in, shrinking back...that just doesn't cut it anymore. You've gotta be ready and willing to stand tall and bloom. Double tap if you feel me 🙋🙋🏻🙋🏽🙋🏼

A little mid-week cheers to you. You're halfway to the weekend friend. Got any big plans?