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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Birthdays are complicated. I used to love celebrating my birthday before my parents got extra awful. It was the one day I knew I could feel loved and important to people who never made…

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….

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…