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…
Rose City Comic Con 2025
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…
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…
A Visit to Villa Catalana Cellars - Oregon City, Oregon
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…
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…
New York City Outfit Recap
I find packing immensely hard, so I have multiple lists and start way in advance. I want to have options and portray all the versions of myself, and that isn’t always manageable when traveling….
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…
Holiday Rewind with Her Universe: Beauty and the Beast Rose Dress
Well, here we are. I’m choosing to aggressively seek joy to keep my mental health as balanced as possible. I can’t help anyone if I’m not taking care of myself. And in the name of…
Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic
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…
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…
Back to Boston: Outfit Recap
I find packing immensely hard, which is why I have multiple lists and start way in advance. I want to have options and portray all the versions of myself, and that isn’t always manageable when…
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden - Portland, Oregon
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…
Stay Moving with Her Universe: Star Wars Athletic Dress Review
I’m back with another new style from Her Universe! The brand recently launched an activewear collection that includes this Star Wars Athletic Dress , which I have the pleasure of showing you today….
Oregon Zoo Brewlights 2023
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…
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…
Her Universe Summer Collection: Rey Zip-Up Vest Review
I’m back today with a fun piece from the new Her Universe summer collection that was introduced at San Diego Comic-Con recently! I’ve been a Star Wars fan since I was a wee lass, so it makes me…