Fanny Packs by Laura Ohlson

I am excited to share with you photographs I took for my friend Laura's project. She's heading back to Africa (Kenya and South Africa) for two and a half months of volunteering. She's worked very hard to create these amazing fanny packs which she is selling as part of her fundraiser (learn more here). 10% of the proceeds go to Carolina for Kibera. So, make sure to reserve your fanny pack. :)

I can't seem to decide which one to get. But soon I'll be walking around the streets of San Francisco with this cute multi-purpose fanny pack...

New York part 3: Vinegar Hill, Williamsburg, Brooklyn Bridge Park

I present to you my final batch of NY photos. The girls and I ventured throughout Brooklyn to Vinegar Hill for a delicious brunch at Vinegar Hill House, walked by Brooklyn Bridge Park, explored Williamsburg and ended our day with dinner in Park Slope. This trip was everything and more than I expected. Despite Hurricane Sandy, I am very grateful that I had the opportunity to bond and spend time with Marlie, Melissa and Kelli.

And lastly, a few iPhone camera photos featuring Kelli, Marlie and Melissa:

New York Part 2: Manhattan

The inspiration in New York is endless. The diverse people, the style, the architecture, the energy. During my vacation my friend Marlie and I met up at Grand Central station and walked and walked and walked all the way to Battery Park. We passed through Midtown, Chelsea, Greenwich Village, Soho, Tribecca, and East Village. My feet may have been a little sore but it was all worth it to soak up the city. I fell in love with the wonderful fall colors that we don't get to see much of in California. I think I left my heart in NYC.

New York Part 1: Park Slope

I recently returned from a trip to New York where I reunited with three amazing ladies I met while volunteering in South Africa. What began as action packed days walking around Manhattan and Brooklyn soon turned into a semi hibernation when Hurricane Sandy hit the east coast. Thankfully, we took refuge at my friend Mellisa’s throughout the storm and until the airport was reopened. My heart goes out to those who were affected by the storm.

My first set of photoraphs are of Kelli’s neighborhood in Brooklyn (Park Slope). This family-oriented neighborhood truly felt like home. Cannot wait to go back.

Later that evening the four of us met up in the East Village for dinner. Even though it had been two years since we last saw each other it was so easy to pick up right where we left off. We've made it official to continue our tradition of reuniting in new cities. The only precondition is that it always be an adventure. But given that we met in South Africa and now survived Hurricane Sandy, I'd say that's a given.

Sunset Sunday

This Sunday called for grocery shopping, spiced pear muffin-making and a stroll through the park. There's nothing like a lazy sunday on a beautiful day in San Francisco.