Road Trip To Death Valley

Last weekend Jeff and I hit the road early for a 

Road Trip to

Death Valley!

For us it had been one of those destinations

we had heard about for years

but never veered off  over the years

on our main drive to Mammoth Mountain.

We thought it would be an interesting drive 

for an over night stay at the Furnace Creek Inn.

Located in the heart of Death Valley

it is one of our great National Parks.

It's  so named because of the scorching summer heat.

Death Valley boasts the highest temperature ever recorded

in the history of the world

134 degrees.

But this time of year the temperatures are much more manageable.

I thought the desert would offer some fantastic backdrops

for the most recent ensemble I put together.

I found a beautiful high low maxi at Target in
The Who What Wear Collection

that was the perfect compliment to a kimono

I purchased last year.

I paired both with some new black pants and ankle boots 

also from Target.

It made for the perfect opportunity to 

pile on my necklaces and cuffs!

The scenery on the way out was spectacular

and 

taking new roads into nature is always exhilarating!

One of my favorite parts of our 

Road Trips

is taking the long 

less traveled road

and 

taking the time to poke around.

After a lifetime of

trying to get the most done in the least amount of time

the ability to have the luxury of time

is an exciting gift.

And definitely another gratitude of

an empty nest.

We stopped in a quaint history museum

to learn more about the area.

I packed a  new to me pair of  vintage cowboy boots

that a dear friend had gifted me

when they ended up too big for her.

Taking these boots out on the road

with my new dress

was part of the impetus for our chosen destination.

I very often put an outfit together

and

then try to find the perfect destination or occasion to where it.

For me outfits are compositions

that come to life

when worn.

And these vintage boots deserved an adventure 

off the beaten path.

They were literally the perfect 

real life grounding piece to my ensemble.

I was so happy with the styling addition of my sunglasses.

Pulling my hair loosely back under

 the hat

gave  perfect framing 

for these embellished glasses from ElseWhere Vintage in Orange California.

My antique basket used as a purse

was the perfect finishing touch!

We discovered Amargosa Cafe

about an hour and a half outside of our destination

located in Death Valley Junction.

Only recently reopened

it had all of the charm of the past ...

With a fresh new redo

that captured the best of the old and the new.

But it was Travis who was behind the counter

who brought such a friendliness and passion

for the area

that reminded me of the richness to be found in a life

slowed down.

We continued on our way

to our destination of 

Furnace Creek Inn

in Death Valley.

I will be back in my next post 

to share what a fantastic destination

Furnace Creek Inn

actually turned out to be!

I had not idea you could find historic luxury

tucked away in the middle of such an unforgiving desert!

And of course I will be sharing what I wore!

As always my friends 

I wish you love and joy

as you style your life