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Hej! Hej Doll is a blog inspired by living a simple modern lifestyle—

written by Jessica Doll, a multidisciplinary artist with a zest for life in California.

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Hej! It’s me in my garden. 🌿✨ I couldn’t

Hej! It’s me in my garden. 🌿✨

I couldn’t not give this a spot on the feed. 🙃

Here’s an updated 10 things:

1. It’s pronounced ‘hi’ not ‘hedge’. 🇩🇰
2. My birthday is March 18th, shark-y pisces. 🦈
3. I am an avid runner, including trails and mountains. 5k is my favorite distance though. 🏅 4. I have been doing ceramics for over a year now and sell them! Shop via @hejdollstudios
5. I keep an intentional and minimal closet. I share about it here, on my blog, and via @shop.ltk but have also been evaluating what that looks like for me to do it in a sustainable way. 👓
6. I’ve lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for 17 years, but I grew up in the central valley. 🌉
7. I’ve been a professional photographer since 2008 and my favorite subject is the moon (and my garden)🌙✨
8. As healthy as I look, I struggle with pcos, autoimmune, and thyroid issues. ❣️
9. I almost always wear black, it’s my comfort color. 🖤
10. If you can’t find me I’m definitely in my garden. 🌸

What do you want to know more about? Ask away!

📷 in my garden by @cuethelight

#10thingsaboutme #hej

Midsummer. 🖤🌿 Happy weekend! I’m late to

Midsummer. 🖤🌿

Happy weekend! I’m late to share these but a few weeks back I hosted an intimate midsummer gathering at my house. The heatwave may have forced us indoors but the ambiance was still spot on. It felt so good to come out of my shell a little and have all my favorite people in one place. 💐

A huge thank you to @merryedwardswinery for sending over the perfect bottles to pair with all of the goodies we had. 🥂

I can’t wait to host next year and hope that the weather will cooperate better. 🤞🏻

#midsummer #summervibes #gardenparty #midsommer #scandinavianliving #gardenstyle

All week I’ve searched for the right words in my

All week I’ve searched for the right words in my heart to share this news but there are none. My sweet, sweet baby Lily crossed the rainbow bridge on Monday and my heart is in a million pieces. 💔

For almost 16 years she graced our family with her presence, spunky as a puppy and precious in her golden years. She’s been with us through a wedding, 3 moves, 2 kids, a dog and a cat and even after she went blind every year got better than the last. She was truly a gift for our family and she will always be a piece of our hearts. My little fluffy fox. 🦊

We found out at the ER vet Sunday that she had a large mass on her spleen, likely malignant. Her labs were 100% healthy two months ago and by the time she wasn’t feeling well it was already too late. She was almost 16 and I’m so glad we had so much time with her, she will always be my baby. 🖤🥺

August 20, 2008 - May 20, 2024
Rest in peace Lily. 🤍

What I packed and wore to Mendocino. 🌲🌊✨

What I packed and wore to Mendocino. 🌲🌊✨

Mendocino can be a tricky place to pack for depending on the weather, but luckily it’s still in a temperate zone. Since it’s along the coast it can be a little windy and very humid especially when the fog rolls in. During my trip to @mendocin_grove #hosted the weather only varied by 10 degrees from day to night. I didn’t have to worry too much about staying warm while I slept because their glamping accommodations have heated beds (!!!). 🥰

I packed: a down jacket, down vest, cashmere cardigan, dad cap, beanie, 2 leggings, a pair of jeans, a chambray button down, black tank top, black t-shirt, 2 long-sleeved workout tops, a wool sweater dress, boots, athletic shoes, slip on sandals, wool pajamas, slippers, intimates, cosmetics, and a very small cross-body purse. 🧳  Wearing: @everlane @sezane @jennikayne @cuyana @on @atticuspoetry @girlfriend @lululemon   To see all the item and outfit details visit my @shop.ltk 〰️ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/hejdoll

#travellight #mendocinocounty #mendocinogrove #californiatravel #packinglist

Friday travel inspiration. ⛺️ Here’s a lit

Friday travel inspiration. ⛺️

Here’s a little glimpse at my hosted stay at @mendocino_grove. #hosted I’ve been going there since they opened over 6 years ago and no matter how much they’ve grown, the feeling is the same. It’s a place where you can connect with nature and feel the magic of the Mendocino area.🌊

At just a few hours north of San Francisco, it’s one of my favorite places in California to visit. Surrounded by redwoods and botanical charm, the connection to the earth here is palpable. Downtown you’ll find cape cod inspired architecture, warm people, and plenty of farm-to-table food. It’s the perfect place to get away without letting go of the comforts of home. 🖤

#mendocinocoast #mendocinogrove #visitmendocino #mendocinocounty #visitcalifornia #californiacoast

Keep it simple. 💋 Can never go wrong with a c

Keep it simple. 💋

Can never go wrong with a classic white button down and a pair of jeans. The bag and the boots add just the right amount of flair. 🖤🤍

Wearing:
@illesteva
@sezane
@everlane
@fredasalvador

Shop via @shop.ltk 〰️ https://liketk.it/4Cdi3

#minimalchic #minimaliststyle #classicstyle #denimstyle #capsulewardrobe #simplefits

Wild times camping in Death Valley. 🏜️ What

Wild times camping in Death Valley. 🏜️

What was supposed to be a relaxing trip turned into something a little more exciting when the winds picked up. We moved camp each night trying to find the best spot for the elements. After leaving wind for a sandstorm for below zero temps we found ourselves right back at our favorite dunes for a little snow and a hailstorm. 😅

I had so many photos planned and ended up taking none of them because of the weather. Sometimes you just have to adjust your plans and give yourself grace when life throws you a curveball (or a few). Either way we made it back in one piece and I’m finally catching up with life again. 🖤

1. Surviving the dunes. / 2. The road to Wildrose. / 3. My poor little pom in the wind before the sand came. / 4. So many cool rocks. / 5. Our favorite dunes. / 6. Backcountry to mesquite. / 7. Panamint super bloom. / 8. Sunset over the tallest dune. / 9. Weather report. / 10. The last sunset. 🌄

#deathvalleynationalpark #overlandlife #campingvibes #toyotarav4 #visitcalifornia #deathvalley #desertlove #agameoftones #canonusa

Spring dreams. 🌸☘️  With the wisteria i

Spring dreams. 🌸☘️  With the wisteria in full bloom, weather this nice, and a very forgiving weed patch how could I not enjoy some time outdoors? Plus, I didn’t want to waste a perfect hair day thanks to @kayceehutchinsonhair and @meghanrobinson.hair at @spokeandweal Palo Alto. I think I’ll spend the rest of the Spring and Summer right here, doing just this. 📚

Wearing @emerson_fry  Reading @atticuspoetry
 #springdreams #perfecthair #ilovereading #hairlove #springstyle #igreads #wisteria #springvibes🌸