What I Wore: Summer 2025 Edition + Mini Try-On
This summer has been a bit busier than usual and, happily, much milder in temperature, which is more conducive to me getting out and doing things! I haven’t even had a chance to show you all…
Visiting the Portland Japanese Garden
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…
What I Wore: Spring 2025 Edition
Although most of my spring was spent getting covered in dirt doing yardwork, we still managed to do some fun things like seeing live shows (a podcast, a play, a comedian), hitting up a spring…
What I Wore: Winter 2024/25 Edition
I’m back for another outfit recap of things I wore over the winter! I have some basic outfit photos, examples of an average outfit around the house, a few items I’ve bought recently that…
Bundle Up with Her Universe: Our Universe Lord of the Rings Hooded Shacket
I’m back with another piece from Her Universe and their Bundle Up Collection. Because I wore practical shoes with this look, I could venture back into my favorite shooting location, my local…
What I Wore: Summer 2024 Edition
It’s time for another little round-up of outfits I’ve worn lately! Admittedly, I don’t go many places in the summer because I hate the heat. We’ve mostly stuck to working on the house and…
What I Wore: Fall Outfits Round-Up
I’ve been focusing much of my time this year on establishing better habits that make me feel more balanced. Taking care of my mental health has been a priority, but I’ve also spent a lot of…
What I Wore: Cozy Autumn Witch
Like a lot of people, my life and I have undergone changes since the Pandemic. I stay home a lot more. I have a slower, more quiet life. My priorities have changed a bit, and are…
Her Universe Fall Outlander Collection: Claire Coat & Hooded Cardigan Review
By now you are totally aware I LOVE Outlander ! I also love Her Universe for bringing fandom-inspired styles to the people, and for including plus sizes. It is with great pleasure that I…
What I Wore: Errands & Debbie Gibson
I’ve been trying to take some quick outfit photos on my way out on the rare occasions I go somewhere. Life has been a little bit busier this summer, but I’ve mostly been working on the house…
Storms & Seattle Art Museum
We only spent two nights in Seattle this time, one of which was spent going to see Joe McIntyre . Once we arrived in town the first night, we picked up Thai take-out and watched a storm…
Summer Style with Aetrex: Sydney Espadrille Wedge Review
I’m always on the lookout for comfortable yet stylish shoes that make me feel confident and give me proper support. I was very flippant about my foot health in my 20s, which is why I think…
What I Wore: Summer's End
While it is incredibly cold in my neck of the woods, I know a lot of you still have short-sleeve weather. I’ve been busy, busy, busy catching up on photos for blog posts and hate leaving shoots…
Rose City Comic Con 2022
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…
Celebrating My Birthday Around Town
Hello!! I know I’ve been pretty scarce around here lately. I’m still working on the certification program, doing lots of reading , and trying to slow my life waaaaaaaay down. …
KATU Afternoon Live: Plus Size Swimwear Styles For A Stylish Summer
I was back on KATU’s Afternoon Live to talk about my favorite swimwear styles and options, showing off some newer pieces at a variety of price points, and tips for finding the levels of coverage,…
What I Wore: Swing Into Spring with Her Universe
I’m bringing you another Her Universe piece this week, a Star Wars -inspired dress from their new spring dress collection! I have really enjoyed being a Her Universe Ambassador this past…
What I Wore: Anticipating Outlander Season 6!!
Season 6 of Outlander is right around the corner! I love to make the premiere an event, even if it is just my husband and I celebrating by ourselves. I make a meal from the Outlander…
KATU Afternoon Live: Summer Must-Haves
I was back on KATU’s Afternoon Live this month to talk about my summer must-haves! I’m not a huge fan of the heat or the summer, so I like to use and wear items that help me…
KATU Afternoon Live: Styling Loungewear Looks
I was back on KATU’s Afternoon Live this month to talk about styling loungewear looks! If you’re like me, you may have purchased way more comfy clothes to wear around the house than you…