8.21.2012

Happy Camper

Happy camper in layers and comfy shoes

White wine sangria  

Grilling dinner

Frying up bacon for breakfast 

Morning mimosas with red solo cups :)

Chateau St. Croix Winery & Vineyard 

Barrels of wine

Hiking time!

Timed camera picture perfectly capturing the moment :)


I'm not what you would call "outdoorsy"... I hate bugs, being dirty, and for the most part I'm good with appreciating nature from a distance.  My boyfriend loves camping.  In an effort to prove to him I'm not completely high maintenance, and prove to myself that I'm a tough chick who can handle a few nights sleeping outside... camping we went! Camping that included showers, electricity, bathrooms, and a wine tour  :)  It was a really fun weekend of slowing down, abandoning cell phones and computers, and feeling completely stress free.  So yes, I'd go camping again - as long as I can shower and blow dry my hair :)

48 comments:

Unknown said...

You guys are too cute!

TaraMixandMatch said...

So fun! Looks like you enjoyed it (even if you had to sleep in a tent)

Amy said...

aw, I love that you went for him (and also made fancy cocktails) love it!
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Amy said...

Sounds like tons of fun!

Amy
Leopard and Lillies

Maria DaintyandDecadent said...

Aww these are adorable and looks like a great time!

Maria
Dainty and Decadent

Daniella said...

Aw well done my dear! Cute pictures to :)

Take care, Daniella xox

Terri said...

So cute! We indoor girls can be outdoorsy when we want to be!

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Marlen said...

haha i'm not outdoorsey either, but you're a good sport to go along with him :) the last time i went i think i was 8...and i don't think im as intrigued with bugs as i was back then. but your pictures makes it look super fun :)

Unknown said...

Heather, you are an absolutely adorable camper! You look like you fit right in, in a cool, stylish way, of course. I have to tell you when my husband and I were dating we had a very similar experience. He is all about camping... Even though I grew up doing it, me, now, not so much. So, I did go camping with him and big group once. The campsite included a shower, electricity, etc. I just have to brush my teeth and wash my face!! Love that pic of you and your boyfriend.

Nikki | The Ginger Diaries said...

Oh, we went camping every year when I was younger! 3 weeks in a row. We had a trailer, but I always slept in a tent with my sister :) It was a lot of fun since our campsite had an outdoor pool and the ice cream truck came by every night ^^ xo

Rebecca said...

haha...I can totally relate with you about not being a camping girl but it's not a bad idea to really try the great outdoors! YOU LOOK GOOD OUTDOORS!!!

Rebecca
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AJ TAYLOR said...

not a big fan of the outdoors either but the picture of the meat being grilled really makes me want a barbecue. lol

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Lisa B said...

When my husband and I were dating we had gone camping a few times. When we were registering for our wedding he added a bunch of camping gear. We got most of it as wedding gifts and then I revealed that I don't really like camping. Ooops!

Lisa B

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Beth (Coffee Until Cocktails) said...

Fun! We have a deal for that winery, I can't wait to go check it out!

the creation of beauty is art. said...

These pictures are so cute! Camping is always so much fun!
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Chris Ed said...

These images are so much fun! I love the last one:)
xx chris

TheTinyHeart said...

I think that's called glamping, hehe. I've never gone camping, since like you, I enjoy my hygiene :) That white wine sangria looks delish!

-Sharon
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two birds said...

what a fun weekend! i love camping, but i never look as cute as you when i go! =) i'm glad you had fun!!

Unknown said...

Awwwww SO CUTE Heather! :) Looks like so much fun and hello bacon in the morning and that white sangria ;) YUM! Puppy play date next week?! YES PLEASE sign me up! What day works best, I am open all next week!

xoxo,
Rachel

Dear Wallet, said...

Camping and wine tasting?? Two of my favorite things-sign me up!

Rebekah said...

I'm with you. After camping with my husband and his college friends for the last four years, I finally convinced them to get a cabin this year. So much better.

I'm loving all your beverage options!! Sangria and mimosas, yum!

Stephanie @twenty-something said...

Haha this is so cute!! I love that you went camping and wine tasting, and you had some yummy food and drink on your trip! Now I know what to tell my boyfriend we have to bring on our first camping trip. :)

Stephanie
twenty-something

renae said...

you make me giggle!

cute shots of fun times....

yes, hopefully the hospital will be the thing of the past!

Unknown said...

LOL! thats exactly how I am.. I need hot shower no matter where I AM! You look very cute in the first pic with 2 braids and the last one is super funny :-) Glad you had a good time.

Unknown said...

mmm can I have a sip of that sangria??!! mmmm...


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Because Shanna Said So said...

Love this! I call it glamping!!! We did it July 4th and had a blast!!! I am so glad you proved him wrong! It looks like you love birds had so much fun!!
Shanna

The Cranky said...

It looks like a great time and you did it up in (fun) style!

Kultur und Stil said...

You look like a very stylish and relaxed camper! your photos make me want to go camping this weekend too ;-)

xxx Anita

Katherine said...

if this is what camping is - i'm all about this. i'm not an outdoorsy girl much either but i'd love ot go on something like this with my hubby. this looks like a ton of fun. looks like you live in a great area (or by one) to camp in too. and you still look cute! i love your sneakers - i love even more that your sneakers are so stylish :D


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Rebecca said...

Looks like an incredible time! Perfect camping look, simple but chic!

Rebecca
www.winnipegstyle.ca

EverythingPrettyGirls said...

I'm so jealous! The ONE thing I said I MUST do this summer was go camping. I have a few weeks left and I'm determined. This is very inspiring! : )

xo
Venessa
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still being [molly] said...

you are one fabulous camper, girl. love this!!

Katie said...

we went camping this summer for a week and I did like it but wouldn't want to go every year! : ) that last pic is so cute!

KT said...

Sangria. Winery. Marshmallows. I can dig this vacation :)

Alexa said...

Such a fashionable camper- cute pics!

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A Very Sweet Blog said...

I'm not outdoorsy at all either, but THAT is CLASSY CAMPING at it's best! It totally rocks! HAHAHA You look SO CUTE!
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Diana - City and Burbs said...

Anything with wine works!!! You look like you had a blast. Love the braids :-)
xx,
Di
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Unknown said...

Looks so fun! I love camping, and that sangria looks so yummy :)
xo Jac
thesunshinedistrict.blogspot.com

Sarah Lynn said...

Looks like a great time!! I could deal with this kinda camping :)

Maca said...

You guys look like you had so much fun!!! And you are on stylish camper!
I have to say, my kind of camping also includes a decent bathroom haha, I'm not one to rough it in the woods :)

Juneli said...

I'm so like you- love nature, but from a distance!! I too hate being dirty and am really scared of bugs and reptiles! Luckily, the hubby is also not too much into camping and stuff but my mother and brother are the two naturalists in our family! they can spend months outdoors and they wouldn't even know!! But camping with shower, electricity and bathroom? I'm game for it!!
Love
Juneli from Fashionably Yours

Outside Looking In said...

How do you manage to look great camping? Love the stripes! Great pictures! That is my kind of camping too! The wine tour sounds fun! Glad you had a great time!

Jenee C. said...

Looks more like glamping to me- sangria, mimosas, vineyard... Hope you had a great time.

xx Jenee C.
http://camomeetscouture.blogspot.com

joy said...

haha i'm not really an outdoorsy person either. When I go camping (or more like glamping), I have to have showers. But oo looks like you had a really great weekend, with yummy food (are those marshmallows I see? :)) By the way, I also like your stripe top!

Bravoe Runway said...

Wine tour? Sangria?? You call this camping?? OK I will tell you what I consider camping...a hotel that doesn't have a spa. Yes I shamelessly admit that I am high maintainence and hate camping. Wanna know why? BECAUSE IT ALWAYS RAINS! Weather prediction calls for clear skies and as soon as I arrive...RAIN.

Laura said...

Aw, this looks like such a fun trip! And I love your casual camping outfit with stripes and pumas, so comfy and still cool! :)

Unknown said...

I really love everything about this. Awesome entry. Camping and hiking and my favorite and your trip looks super fun!

Jonesy said...

Looks like a good time! I say abandon the hair dryer and keep the showers :)

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