Hopscotch Portland
Hopscotch is a unique immersive art experience that showcases lots of amazing artists and different art styles and mediums. It would make a great family activity, or a fun date night!
Read MoreOur Wedding Album
Hands down, the best day of my life was August 3rd, 2019, the day I married my best friend, and now husband, David. I’m so thrilled to be spending the rest of my life as Mrs. Balmforth, and I can’t believe how lucky I am to have so much love in my life. I’m so thankful to all of our friends and family who made this day happen and made us feel so special and loved.
Read MoreStreet of Dreams 2018: Photo Tour
The Street of Dreams is the can’t miss home event of the summer here in Portland! Make sure to check out the gorgeous homes in Hillsboro this year- check out my preview here!
Read MoreWe're Engaged!!!
I'm the luckiest girl in the world- my best friend proposed on February 23rd and I couldn't be happier to spend the rest of my life with him :)
Read MoreWine Tasting with Canines Uncorked
Canines Uncorked is an event put on every year by the Oregon Humane Society as a way to raise money and celebrate the wonderful wines of Oregon! This year 16 North Willamette Vineyards participated, each offering free tastings to ticket holders, as well as special events for dogs at each stop!
Read MoreStreet of Dreams 2017: A Photo Tour
As a Realtor & home design lover, the Street of Dreams is one of my favorite events of the year!! The 2017 Street of Dreams features 5 homes, ranging in style from an open farmhouse to a super modern Japanese style home designed by Koichiro Hirata, the same architect who recently completed the remodel of the Portland Japanese Garden and is currently working on the 2020 Olympic Stadium in Tokyo.
Read MoreArt Impromptu
Artist Jason Seale of Flat Function is currently hosting an art show in NE Portland called Art Impromptu, hosted at the Devil's Den, located on popular Alberta Street.
Read MorePortland Nursery Apple Festival
Based on my recent posts it is very obvious that I love eating, picking and baking with apples. Every year Portland Nursery puts on an apple tasting event, but for some reason this is the first year I have gone!! To make up for it I went both weekends of the festival to really soak in all of the amazing apple events!
Read MoreMarshall's First Birthday Party
The best birthday party is a cat birthday party.
Read MoreCorgi Walk 2015
I cannot wait to have a dog. I would love to have a little friend that I can take everywhere with me, that I can snuggle with at home, and that gives me a great reason to get outside more and go on more walks (especially to our neighborhood dog park!). However, I definitely know that I am not at a point in my life where I'm ready to be a responsible enough dog-mom, so for now I have to hold off. What keeps me going, though, is dog-sitting!
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