In June, Sean and I took a much-needed road trip to the beach for a week of chill time. Dobby and Finn joined us, so we found a dog-friendly place close to the ocean and spent most of our time…

One of the new traditions Sean and I have begun to implement into our lives is going out into nature on New Year’s Day. Last year, we spent time walking in the wooded park near our house, so…

It started snowing a couple weekends ago, which was met with a flurry of activity in our backyard as birds and squirrels ( plus bunnies and a possum ) stocked up on food before the cold and ice set…

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…

An activity that has brought me immense joy these past few years is watching the wildlife in my backyard. There are rabbits, squirrels, many birds, and the occasional raccoon or possum. I…

Summer was too intense for us, so Sean and I vowed to get out more in the fall to enjoy the weather and changing leaves. I’m really proud that we’ve been pushing ourselves more and checking out…

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…

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 is a picture-heavy post, so it may need a minute to load, but I think it’s a fun one! Sean and I had a quiet weekend that we decided to take to work on house chores and the like. We…

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…

An activity that has brought me immense joy these past few years is watching the wildlife in my backyard. There are rabbits, squirrels, many birds, and the occasional raccoon or possum. I…

I fell in love with making moon wreaths when I shot a tutorial video for making your own as a collab with Sola Wood Flowers a couple years ago. I love adding all the little details the most, so…

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…

The last project in my Bedroom Makeover is this moss mirror! I had some lovely moss mirror inspiration on my Pinterest board, but I was on the lookout for real-life inspiration to hit me…

This is the final installment of the Bedroom Makeover series highlighting the bedroom redo my husband and I just completed. ( Update: Actually, one more DIY post is on its way… ) Of…

I’m having a lot of fun making these Instagram videos and posts to share the bedroom makeover with you! I’ve been so stagnant creatively lately. I have so many ideas and just couldn’t find the…

The biggest DIY project for the Bedroom Makeover was this fairy-inspired canopy I designed. I had this vision in my head of a fantastical, whimsical canopy with hanging vines and crystals, like…

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…

The next project in my Bedroom Makeover is making forest-inspired candles out of the plain flameless candles I already had. I love using items I already own in different ways, or changing them…