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Immediate And Ephemeral

Snippets of life lately as first seen on Instagram. Follow if you like looking at better images than all your other Instagram friends take: @laureldailey. 

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Aulani, Oahu

I spent the last ten days on the shores of Oahu, Hawaii with my family. Tough life, as those with a searing case of false modesty might intone. And they'd (I'd) be right. I spent most of my time in the...

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Pop Pop Gets A Treat?

Awhile ago I'm certain that I promised a post devoted to the distinct lack of simple carbohydrates and sugar in my life, and what better time to fulfill that promise than when you've got a serious bone...

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Indian Summer / Smothering Fall

The HEAT, amirite, Southern California? Right, the heat. Double up ugh-ugh. Here's a mix just about right for Fall, whether you're starting to bundle up or if you're still stripping down.Get 'er here. 

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Funnels, Fur, & Flats

Fall dressing's not hard, is it? Nope, not a bit. I'll break it down:Sweaters, L to R: Gap, Velvet, ZaraSkirts, L to R: Zara, H&M, GapShoes, L to R: Jenni Kayne, Del Toro, Superga

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Because Old Dogs Can Learn New Tricks

Love will make you do crazy things.Though I've yet to make any kind of insane proclamations for the sake of a fella (but if that day comes, I'm going to request that each and every one of you kindly...

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Opposites Attract

Sporty basics like ball caps, letterman's jackets, and trainers get spiffed up when paired with ladylike staples like pencil skirts, jeweled necklaces, and killer heels.Clockwise, from top L: The...

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LD is Mobilizing

Been buried under a mound of work, for which I am eminently grateful. A lot of it has yet to come to fruition on the Internets or in print, but there are a few things floating around that bear my stamp...

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For You, Blue (Vol. 5)

I'll have you all know that in an attempt at self-betterment, I refrained from foisting Christmas music on most people's ears until after Thanksgiving Day. I say most because I reached out to perhaps...

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Skort 2.0

Nailed it. Head to toe.

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Black Sheep

Given the right textures and attention to detail, head to toe black is just about the most refreshing thing I've seen in a long time.

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Like A Teetotaler

Coasters courtesy of B+ ShopThe following post was written at the behest of San Francisco-based badass Dani Scoville, whose community group, ReImagine, holds monthly storytelling sessions during which...

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Groove Is In The Heart

I may be contradicting myself here, offering a counterpoint to even my own holiday musical offerings, but if the onslaught of Christmas cheer has got you in a funk, may I suggest...a little funk? Just...

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Adieu, 2012, You Casual Encounter

I feel a 2012-in-remembrance post is obligatory, if only to partially demonstrate that I haven't forgotten about this space. No, no...but big things are in store for 2013, so that's all the apologizing...

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Journal Entries, iTunes Edition

I don't keep a diary.I'll occasionally write a post on this blog that approaches soul-scraping Dear Diary levels of candor. But perhaps even approach is too strong a word. What I mean is that I'll...

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The Earth Is My Air Mattress

The above is a quote from a certain Charles T. Spahn, AKA Good Times Chazzy Boy, in regard to the joys of camping in the great outdoors. He has a point, though I'd counter that nothing beats a good...

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Calling All Backyard Adventurers

I've extolled the many virtues of the extended weekend trip in my Get Outta Dodge series. But as I was filtering through my most recent Instagram offerings for an update post on this ol' blog, I...

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Dusty Boots!

The themes I draw from for my mixes are generally siphoned from the same beat up tank: open roads, lonely characters, dirty water, kicked up dirt, desert heat. Add "one trick ponies" to that list, and...

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In The Garden

I got a text from my neighbor alerting me to the fact that an orchid living beneath our avocado tree was blooming today--today only, in fact: it's a single afternoon extravaganza. Our garden exists a...

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Hound

Tally Ho! Henry Alken, 1785-1851

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