My Favorite Places to Wine Taste in the Willamette Valley
Living in Oregon we are blessed with an abundance of great wine and beautiful places to go wine tasting. Here are some of my favorite places that you can’t miss!
Read MorePortland Summer Bucket List
This year I plan to have the most amazing summer ever! This list covers all of the fun activities I want to do this summer!
Read MoreAstoria, Oregon
I've been wanting to go to Astoria for months and months as a day trip from either Portland or Manzanita. It is only about an hour from Manzanita, and about 1.5 hours drive from Portland. Astoria is located right off the coast on the Oregon side of the Columbia River and is the cutest little town full of historic shops, restaurants, breweries and sight-seeing.
Read MoreBloggers Love Glamping
Last October I had the opportunity to check out the amazing Bali House in Silverton, Oregon. Glamping Hub just did a great feature on their website!
Read MoreFlower Picking on Sauvie's Island
I love having fresh flowers, and there is something extra special about a bouquet when you pick the flowers yourself!
Read MoreTillamook, Oregon
This past weekend, during a trip to Manzanita, we took a day trip to Tillamook, Oregon. Tillamook is home to the Tillamook Cheese (and Ice cream!) factory and many other local attractions.
Read MoreNeahkahnie Mountain
One of the best places to enjoy the beautiful Oregon Coast is from the top of Neahkahnie Mountain.
Read MoreWeekend Trip to Hood River
Hood River is only about an hour outside of Portland but provides a great spot for a weekend getaway.
Read MoreFriday Five: Weekend Getaways
One of the best things about living in Portland are all the great weekend getaways!
Read MoreFriday Five: Portland Area Hikes
Five amazing hikes within an hour drive of Portland; two are actually in the city!
Read MoreWooden Shoe Tulip Festival
The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival happens every spring in Woodburn, Oregon.
Read MoreGlamping at the Bali House
This past weekend David and I took a much needed trip to the countryside and had an amazing time staying at the Bali House outside of Silverton, Oregon, about 1 hour south of Portland. We are moving in together (!!!) this Friday, and with all the stresses of the move, the upcoming holidays, and lots of winter travel this year, the trip was everything we could have wanted.
Read MoreWeekend in Seattle
Seattle is such an amazing city, filled with great food, art and culture. I love exploring the different neighborhoods and walking through town, stumbling across a cool new bar or restaurant.
Read MoreLet's Go Glamping
I've never been a big camper. I love the outdoors, but going to the bathroom outside and sleeping on the floor? Not exactly my idea of a great time. Don't get me wrong, I love the idea of it, but in practice I can usually only handle about one night before I start really missing the comforts of home.
Glamping, on the other hand, is right up my alley.
Read MoreOregon Coast
The Oregon Coast is different than any other beach I've been to in the most special way. The towns are always sleepy and quaint, full of coffee shops, cute little stores, and a few local restaurants. The people are kind, the weather is temperate, and the sound of the ocean is gentle and soothing.
Read MoreWine & Sunshine
If there is one thing I love, it's wine. It's even better when I get to enjoy it outside on a gorgeous day with my best friends, which is why Lauren's birthday wine tasting day was so amazing.
Read MoreHood River
Even though Hood River is only about a 45 minute drive from Portland, I haven't been since I was a child. I decided that needed to change, so David and I took a day trip to get out of the city and see something new.
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