Pickies!
This post is for the people who like the pictures. And not so much on the words because, well, there’s a small tsunami of picturemania coming at your eyeballs right now. Words – no. If you dare to hop in the virtual backseat of the rented Prius to get a sneak peek at our incredibly busy, non-stop, fun little West Coast road trip, you are just going to be scrolling. For a little bit of a looong time. I’m just preparing you now. There would be no time to stop and read – this is a thumb-through-while-snacking post – so there are very few words here. Now everybody cross your fingers that I can cut myself off soon enough to let you actually look through.
I had a major self-debate about whether or not it was appropriate to include so many vacation pictures in one post (and no grid this time! usually I at least try to condense the massive montage), but the reality is that I am a person who would almost for-surely pay real money to sit on my comfy couch and look through other people’s vacation pictures on the internet. Like I might have even seen your honeymoon pictures on Facebook last year. Okay fine, I did. It’s a disease.
And so maybe I’m not the only one with the disease. This might actually just be the perfect place for a support group. Welcome.
I’m not sure if it’s because I’m getting older (hello thirty, I see you up ahead), or if I’m just getting more tired more easily, or both at the same time *sobs*, but this trip had me so completely tuckered out every single night. And considering that I just used the phrase tuckered out, we can attribute the tiredness to me being 80 years old in spirit. This week we were ON THE GO, people. We started in San Francisco for a video recording project thingy that I’ll tell you more about soon. Two days later, we drove 15 hours up highway one and through the state of Oregon and eventually landed ourselves in Seattle for a food photography workshop. Like, you guys. There was one night that I literally fell asleep sitting up straight mid-conversation with Bjork. Not like I nodded off. We’re talking literally full-blown falling asleep. Someone please put me down for a nap.
Except who has time for naps when there’s such an incredible world to see? Every time we travel there’s a little spark that lights me up inside, especially when I think about how big the world is and how many incredible people there are in it, doing different things and living unique lifestyles and showing me other ways of being besides my own. It’s inspiring and mind-rocking. I’m getting tired again just thinking about it, so, uhh, the nap.
Without a doubt, we needed more time in all of these places and then some on this trip. Maybe there’s a sequel in our future.
For now, here’s a peek at what we did! BUCKLE UP.
That was a picture marathon. If you are not a family member reading out of supportive familial obligation, you win Best Reader Award. ❤ Bless.
If you have any questions about where we stayed or what we did or how many times I ate eggs benedict florentine (no! don’t ask), you can just leave a comment and I will happily relive these glory moments with you. Seriously, thank you x a bajillion for all your recs as we ate our way through all these cities – I would literally read through all your comments before every single restaurant choice. You guys KNOW.
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Heading to San Francisco in the near future and would love to know what restaurants you stopped at. Thanks!
Love these pictures! Do you use VSCO presets??? Thanks!
Thank you for your blog, I love reading it. You have a beautiful family, vacation pictures were fun to look at. I am one of those people who likes to look at others trip pictures. When we were younger we did a lot of traveling, it was such fun and you do learn a lot. Thanks again for all that you do.
Would love to know your favorite Seattle restaurants!
What did you do in Sausalito? My family and I are going to San Francisco this summer and I’ve been looking into visiting Sausalito but I’m curious what we should do.
My husband and I are considering driving up the west coast for our upcoming vacation. Would you be willing to provide me with more details of you itinerary?
Hi! Your pictures are absolutely fantastic! I was wondering if you still had your itinerary; I’m planning the same road trip there for August! Thanks!
LOVE all of your pictures- Gorgeous! I am heading on a road trip west from Salt Lake to California and you have me all sorts of excited now!
Katie @ Katie Wanders
Hello Lindsay! I have a granola company in Guadalajara Mexico: Dasavena Granola Gourmet, my sister and I are huge fans of yours, and thanks to your ebook our pics on instagram and FB are much nicer now! (#dasavenagranola) My husband and I are planning a trip to Oregon and Seattle in 2 weeks, can you please give me some tips on where to stay, visit and eat?
Ps, if you ever come to Guadalajara please let us know! We would love to take care of you here 🙂 there is so much to see and eat!
Hey Denissa! Honestly, we really didn’t eat at that many places because we were either in the car, eating snack food on the road, or eating as a part of the class, which was all homemade food! Thank you for the sweet comment! 🙂
I’ll have Lindsay get back to you, Denisse!
Loooove these pictures!!!! … if I may ask, how do you edit your boutique pictures?!? Photoshop?? or an app?!
I love San Fran……I’d move there in a heartbeat if my boss would still pay me..lol. Was that first food pic Alioto’s or Scoma’s?
I think it was Spinnakers actually! We didn’t love the restaurant overall (stuffy, weird vibe), but I will say that little number was fantastic. 🙂
Love your white jacket and denim dress! Can I ask where they are from?
Both from Macy’s, I think! The dress was within the last year or two, but the jacket is at atleast 7 years old. 🙂 Might be hard to find now!
I Loved your pictures! we did a very similar family road trip last summer, we flew to San Diego, then rented a car and road tripped ? 🙂 on Hwy 1 all the way to Seattle. San Francisco and Seattle were our favorites. My pics are not as amazing as yours, sigh …maybe someday, I am trying to find my way in this blogging world, I have so much to learn!
Thanks for all your fabulous posts and info.
Rose
How fun! I would have LOVED to have driven the stretch from San Diego up to SF! So so beautiful.
There are people who DON’T love a post full of beautiful pictures!? I’m so confused…how can this be!? 😉
LOVED this post…all your pictures are gorgeous, and I’m insanely jealous of the foot photography class. I need to find one of those! You have such an amazing eye…thanks for sharing these!
Loved, loved, loved your pics from your trip! Being a East Coast gal, it really makes me want to take my own very overdue, and extremely extended trip out to the West Coast maybe if only for the food but, yeah, the sites are amazing too!
Do you mind if I ask where you got your super adorable white coat?
Thanks Christine! I got that coat like seven years ago – hahaha! I think it was from Macy’s.
I’m from Seattle and currently live in San Francisco and am in love with the West Coast. It was fun to peruse your vacation pics and you captured the area very well! Your photography is always so incredible. Everything just comes to life, very impressive. The little white coat you are wearing is fantastic, very cute.
Thank you Daidri! It’s really old – but sometimes those are the best, right?
I am so jealous! It looks like an amazing trip, Lindsay!
Your photography keeps getting better…if that’s possible. My favorite photo is the cherries.
Miss you at EDG
Sarah
Thanks Sarah! 🙂 XO
So many photos! I love it! -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey’s
What a great trip! The photos are amazing. Too bad we couldn’t meet up while you were in Portland. Nelia and I will be in St Paul for about a week around Christmas. I would be great to meet you guys if you’re around. Was this your first trip to the West Coast? You hit some great spots and looked like you had a blast!
I know! We were literally in Portland for about 3 hours. It was a super quick stop! Would be great to see you guys sometime!
Wonderful shots!
Where did you do your photography workshop?
Thanks –
Thanks Amy! It was through Canelle et Vanille. She hosts classes at her studio!
I love vacation posts like this. The photos are so gorgeous, they don’t even need words!
I can’t get over how phenomenal all of your dark-restaurant photos are. Perfection. Do you use a tripod in those situations?
Thanks Devon! No tripod – I just had my ISO REALLY REALLY high, like 2500 or higher. 🙂
Picture looooovvvveee right here. Also a bit jealous of your visits to Portland/Seattle. 😉 Both are on my travel wish list!
I love it! I love travel photos! One day we want to drive on highway one. The food workshop looked so awesome!
It was fantastic! Ashley and Gabe from Not Without Salt were great teachers.
Great post! Loved every bit of it. Like others, I loved the plaid shirt (heading to Old Navy tomorrow to buy one!) but I really loved the shirt you’re wearing in the jumping pic. Do you remember where you bought it?
Gosh, I think I got it at Macy’s? But it was a while ago!
You are too adorable!!! Looks like the best time! I love your style!!
Aw, thanks Crystal!