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SUNNY DAYS

Katelyn McDonough May 23, 2018

i've been listening to a lot of my parents' music lately. (if you like the eagles, journey, reo speedwagon, billy joel, and john mellencamp then you'll like this Golden playlist that mom helped me put together.) she even texted me, "omg... i just wanna go back to my college apartment now and have a keg party" 

...don't we all, though, Lori?

i've had a lot of fun rediscovering the songs that were always there in the background of my childhood. the songs from family road trips, backyard pool parties, and yes, even guitar hero. thank you mom and dad for making it an unofficial family rule to know the full lyrics to Scenes from an Italian Restaurant. i feel cultured as hell and i'm not sure why it took me so long to appreciate how truly golden the classics can be.

Karl (the fog) has been lingering over the bay more often than not lately, but I've still had a lot of sunny days. 

Since I've settled in the city, I've found myself a little here and a little there --

  • sailing the bay (a top favorite adventure!!!!!)

  • playing "Sweet or Sour" while on a denim themed trolley crawl

  • nomming on mom's cinnamon rolls on the couch at home (alongside the pups)

  • probably sticking my tongue out too often while intoxicated in bars

  • initiating the first game of pong for the summer in our little "backyard"

  • finding signs that i'm right where i'm supposed to be

But mostly, i'm just gonna try to keep hanging out in the sunshine... taking it easy ツ

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During our sailboat excursion, our captain played the song, San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers In Your Hair) and I think I played it on repeat for the next week straight. Scott McKenzie was right -- i've met some amazing people here.

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← FAM IN FOG CITYWILDIN' →

I live for the little things: the swirl of red wine at golden hour, pastel skies over Lake Nokomis, and the charm of a well-loved trinket. A collector of color and everyday magic, I love to document life’s soft moments—one film photo, pasta bowl, and scoop of whimsy at a time.

😌💘☀️🎞🍷🍌☘️🍦✨🌀


  • 2025
    • Mar 29, 2025 FOREVER STUNNA
  • 2024
    • Sep 19, 2024 BIG FAT GREEK HONEYMOON
  • 2020
    • Oct 28, 2020 GIRL FROM EARTH
    • Jan 5, 2020 INVISIBLE THINGS
  • 2019
    • Oct 7, 2019 GUTE FAHRT
    • Sep 1, 2019 THE BIG SHIFT
    • Jul 26, 2019 SIGNS
    • Apr 10, 2019 SUPERBLOOM
    • Jan 29, 2019 FULL CIRCLE
  • 2018
    • Sep 9, 2018 LIFE IS A HIGHWAY: PART 2
    • Sep 8, 2018 LIFE IS A HIGHWAY: PART 1
    • Jul 31, 2018 FAM IN FOG CITY
    • May 23, 2018 SUNNY DAYS
    • Mar 27, 2018 WILDIN'
    • Jan 1, 2018 EMERGE
  • 2017
    • Dec 27, 2017 TOOK MY CHANCES
  • 2016
    • Nov 28, 2016 NICE + ROSY
    • Nov 5, 2016 CREATIVITY TAKES COURAGE

@katejoymcd

thanks to everyone who came & shopped small at the whimsy studios pop-up this past friday. 🫶🏻 it was SO fun & we appreciate all the support & jolliness you brought our way! 

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wedding film treasures from august 31st thanks to the wonderful @lorealmade 🎞️💕 so much love, zinnias, toy story clouds, color, and polka dots!
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i’ve been living so in the moment this summer (soaking up the most joyous time in my life 🥰) that i ha
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the moenchs are doing alright
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cheek to cheek 💘
so much joy ❤️🍒🩷🍀🥂❗️
my angel baby sweetie pie. we rescued abe when i was 18. he had a heart-shaped scar on his nub, one random black claw, two and a half legs, surprisingly very soft fur, and a lopsided ear. he liked to talk and sing us songs (as huskies do) and lick th
having fun planning, creating & vision boarding !!!!!!!!🍀
new headshot 📸 by billy
hand lettering by me, stunna ⭐️
but who will be the #1? 

(cheermeister t-shirts available on katejoymcd.etsy.com 🍒)
the wonderful @damoench custom built this beautiful credenza for us this past spring. it’s now one of my favorite spots in our home. 🍀😊

PS paint color is mossy green by @behrpaint

#houseofmoench
a very special place i hope i’m lucky enough to visit again 🍀🫶🏻 #slainte

© 2025 Katelyn McDonough