While one of Sean’s relatives was in town, we hopped aboard the Sternwheeler on a gorgeous summer day to take in some sights along the Columbia Gorge. It was a relaxing and very chill activity…

Over the weekend, we ventured into Portland for Rose City Comic Con ! We found some new favorite artists, met some celebs, and had a great time! - I bought the items in this post. All…

For my birthday this year, we kept it pretty chill. After a delicious La Provence breakfast, we spent the afternoon strolling through the Portland Japanese Garden . This was our…

Hiya! I’ve been busy still writing a novel and working on my yard and garden until I was exhausted and burnt out. I have a lot of posts lined up, so I can share a bit about my…

One way we love to honor Fall is by going on a mushroom hike in the woods! This year we went back to Beacon Rock State Park to hunt for mushrooms, touch moss, and climb rocks! It was an…

We had some impromptu fun over the weekend, including eating tasty food at the Greek Fest, visiting a pumpkin patch, stumbling upon a foggy wooded viewpoint, a failed attempt at searching for…

Sean and I just celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary! We decided to keep it chill with a visit to the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden in Portland, and another stop for focaccia at…

We started going to the Oregon Zoo holiday Zoolights in 2017. Sometime after that, they introduced Brewlights, a night for 21+ folks, with the opportunity to taste beers and ciders as you walk…

I’ve been trying to push myself out of my comfort zone more often these past few years. Whether it’s axe-throwing , learning about herbs, cooking new recipes, trying watercolor techniques, or…

In today’s post, I’m taking you with us on a recent date day we took ourselves on! Sean and I were both feeling like it had been a while since we made time for frivolity. We’ve been so focused…

This past weekend, Sean and I attended Rose City Comic Con in Portland, Oregon! This year was packed with amazing guests, fun panels, and many artists and vendors. Checking out Artist…

Sorry for my prolonged absence this month! Behind the scenes, I am constantly editing photos so I can catch up on my never-ending list of trips, topics, and outfits I want to share with…

In this final installment about my birthday weekend on the Oregon Coast, Sean and I explore some tidepools in Pacific City and enjoy scenic locations as we travel back home to the Portland/Vancouver…

I wasn’t sure what I was going to do for my birthday this year. Last year was my 40th, which came and went without the fanfare I would have wanted. My prom-themed party is on hold for the…

Since 2015, my friend Nigel and I celebrate our May birthdays by gathering some friends and heading out on a wine tour. We’ve only missed one year when we started planning late and everyone’s…

I’m back from my birthday trip to the beach!! It was so fun & a much-needed moment with the ocean that I am still recovering from. I swear I have been a level of tired that seems…

My husband Sean turned forty last December. The thing is, he’s a Christmas baby, so there is only so much we can do to celebrate him during that time. What he wanted for his birthday was…

Today’s post is a little jaunt through this year’s trip to Zoolights at the Oregon Zoo. Last year, I took you with us on our first Zoolights experience and showed you what I wore also. I…

Back in September, Sean and I joined my mother-in-law, Sharon, and friend, Nigel, for a visit to the Grand Prix of Portland . I’ve never been the kind of girl that has been into cars or sports…

Back over Labor Day weekend, Sean and I decided to get out of the house and take the boys for a little road trip. We’ve been wanting to make more time for a little hiking, so we ventured out…