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Arnold Arboretum Part 2 [Boston Photo Tour]

August 29, 2012 by Ciera Holzenthal

As you are reading this, Zander and I will be heading out on the road from Maine to New Orleans! When my parents were up visiting we took a trip to The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. I had been once before but my dad is a plant lover so I waned him to check it out.

Arnold Arboretum 1

Arnold Arboretum 2

Arnold Arboretum 3

Arnold Arboretum 4

Arnold Arboretum 5

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Arnold Arboretum 7

Arnold Arboretum 8

Arnold Arboretum 9

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Arnold Arboretum 13

Arnold Arboretum 14

Arnold Arboretum 15

Sadly, this will wrap up my Boston Photo Tour. It was such a great way to explore my new city while I was living in Boston, but now I am SO excited to start sharing my beloved New Orleans with y’all!

Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway [Boston Photo Tour]

August 22, 2012 by Ciera Holzenthal

Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway 1

Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway 2

Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway 3

Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway 4

Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway 5

I’m participating in the August Break again this year! Just to have a little break from the pressures and expectations of regular blogging. Read more about it on Susannah Conway’s site.

Games and Rides

August 15, 2012 by Ciera Holzenthal

This weekend is the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society Fair, I have been the past two years and love it! This year I won’t be able to make it since I’m in Boston getting packed up to head home. These are some photos that I took at the fair last year and never posted.

Marthas Vineyard Agricultural Society Fair Ferris Wheel Detail

Marthas Vineyard Agricultural Society Fair Cage Ride 2

Marthas Vineyard Agricultural Society Fair Shooting Game

Marthas Vineyard Agricultural Society Fair Ride

Marthas Vineyard Agricultural Society Fair Crowd

Marthas Vineyard Agricultural Society Fair Cage Ride 1

Marthas Vineyard Agricultural Society Fair Gun Game

Marthas Vineyard Agricultural Society Fair Ferris Wheel

Marthas Vineyard Agricultural Society Fair Stuffed Prizes

I’m participating in the August Break again this year! Just to have a little break from the pressures and expectations of regular blogging. Read more about it on Susannah Conway’s site.

Bar Harbor and a Nature Tour

August 13, 2012 by Ciera Holzenthal

Check out all of the photos from my Maine Road trip! I’m participating in the August Break again this year! Just to have a little break from the pressures and expectations of regular blogging. Read more about it on Susannah Conway’s site.

Bunker Hill – The Freedom Trail [Boston Photo Tour]

August 10, 2012 by Ciera Holzenthal

Only a few more Boston Photo Tour posts until I’ll have to wrap it up since I’m moving back south, kinda sad. Today I bring you to The Bunker Hill Monument, enjoy!

Bunker Hill Monument on the Boston Freedom Trail

Gas Lantern on Bunker Hill Freedom Trail

Bunker Hill Monument Base on the Boston Freedom Trail

Boston Freedom Trail Plaque and bricks in sidewalk

Bunker Hill Monument on the Boston Freedom Trail

I’m participating in the August Break again this year! Just to have a little break from the pressures and expectations of regular blogging. Read more about it on Susannah Conway’s site.

 

Thanks to all who entered the Air Plant Terrarium Giveaway AND THE WINNERS ARE: Alycia & Maria Elena! Congrats, I’ll be emailing you shortly! Winner picked by Random.org through Rafflecopter.

Big Chicken Barn Used Books

August 6, 2012 by Ciera Holzenthal

Big Chicken Barn in Ellsworth, Maine has an amazing collection of used books and magazines. If you are ever in the area, I recommend stopping in, if just to flip through some books, like we did!

Big Chicken Barn Used Books Aisles and Signs

Big Chicken Barn Vintage National Geographic Magazines

Big Chicken Barn Multi Colored Used Books and The World's Progress

Big Chicken Barn Used Books Hey!! Kids Comics Metal Sign

Big Chicken Barn Used Books Aisles and Book Spines

Big Chicken Barn Used Books Book Spines

Shelves of Vintage National Geographic Magazines

Big Chicken Barn Used Books Aisles and Signs

Check out all of the photos from my Maine Road trip! I’m participating in the August Break again this year! Just to have a little break from the pressures and expectations of regular blogging. Read more about it on Susannah Conway’s site.


August Break – It’s moving time!

August 31, 2011 by Ciera Holzenthal

wherever we are together

Wherever We Are Together by VOL25

 

Did I forget to mention that tomorrow is official moving day for me?! My August Break has come to an end, but between wrapping up a bunch of projects and preparing for the move (into a much needed larger apartment!), I may need to extend the break a few days. My apologies in advance if I am little M.I.A the next few days… I’ll keep you updated about our move and plan on posting photos of our new place as we slowly furnish and decorate it!

 

A Sunny Day In Maine

My break photographs are also linked to my August Break Set on Flickr.

The Little Lady Martha’s Vineyard

August 30, 2011 by Ciera Holzenthal

Little Lady gets a touch up

Little Lady - Menemsha

All of these photographs will also be linked to my August Break Set on Flickr.

Bon Me Food Truck

August 26, 2011 by Ciera Holzenthal

Happy Friday! Take a break and go get something yummy for lunch today, you deserve it!

Jasmine at the Bon Me Food Truck, Boston

All of these photographs will also be linked to my August Break Set on Flickr.

The August Break: Day 25 – Full Moon Rising

August 25, 2011 by Ciera Holzenthal

Full Moon Rising Maine 1

Full Moon Rising Maine 2

Full Moon Rising Maine 3

Full Moon Rising Maine 4

Full Moon Rising Maine 5

Full Moon Rising Maine 6

All of these photographs will also be linked to my August Break Set on Flickr.

The August Break: Boats, Fairs and Fireworks

August 24, 2011 by Ciera Holzenthal

From the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Fair and around the island.

Martha's Vineyard - Menemsha

Martha's Vineyard Ag Fair

Martha's Vineyard Fireworks

Martha's Vineyard Ag Fair

Martha's Vineyard Ferry

Martha's Vineyard Ferry - Coast Guard Escort

Martha's Vineyard Ferry

Boston Blue Sky

August 22, 2011 by Ciera Holzenthal

Boston Blue Sky

All of these photographs will also be linked to my August Break Set on Flickr.

 

The August Break: Day 15 – Weekend Workspace

August 15, 2011 by Ciera Holzenthal

Weekend Workspace

All of these photographs will also be linked to my August Break Set on Flickr.

Boston Photo Tour [Haymarket]

August 11, 2011 by Ciera Holzenthal

Boston Tour Header - Haymarket

Haymarket 1

Haymarket 2

Haymarket 4

Haymarket 3

Haymarket 6

Haymarket 5

Haymarket 7

View all photos from my Boston Photo Tour. All of these photographs will also be linked to my August Break Set on Flickr.

Camping

August 8, 2011 by Ciera Holzenthal

When I was younger I went camping every Spring Break for Easter with my parents and a huge group of their friends and kids. It was always so much fun to be outdoors and explore new territories each time. When I moved away for college I no longer had any of the camping gear so I have not been camping in a long time… until last month! Z and I got a new tent and headed to his family house in Maine. We packed up our tent and an ice chest and rowed to a nearby island so small it does not even have an official name. The town calls it Outlaw Island since a man who escaped from prison lived there a few years back. Yikes! We scouted the best place for our tent (basically the only one section of dry land) and built a fire pit. We drank wine, ate dinner and hung out around the fire. The moon was so bright we could see the entire island without flashlights, it was amazing! We plan on getting some lightweight sleeping pads next, so I can’t wait until we take our next trip!

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Ciera and Zander Camping

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Tent

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setting up the tent

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Camping Shoes

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Fire Sunset

I’m participating in the August Break. Photos 2-5-7-12 by Zander White others by me.

 

Tie Dye Process

August 5, 2011 by Ciera Holzenthal

I got a big bleach blotch on one of my favorite dresses and instead of throwing it out I attempted to camouflage it. I tie dyed it with bleach so that the discolored spot would look intentional. It did not turn out like I wanted but here are my process photos.

Tie Dye Dress 1

Tie Dye Dress 2

Tie Dye Dress 3

Tie Dye Dress 4

Tie Dye Dress 5

If you ever find your self wanted to tie dye… make sure the rubber bands are VERY tight! Lesson learned. Zander also got a great shot of the dress drying. At least we got a cool photo out of the process.

All of these photographs will also be linked to my August Break Set on Flickr.

 

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