Friday Five: Spring Floral DIY's
Five fun DIY projects using flowers- perfect for spring!
Read MoreNeighborhoods: Mississippi
Mississippi Avenue in North Portland is one of the most popular streets in town, known for its great food, fun bars and quirky personality.
Read MoreExploring Kauai
The second half of our perfect vacation to Kauai.
Read MoreFriday Five
The five things bringing me joy, comfort and happiness this week. Featured is some fun bedding, spring flowers, a new Portland spot, our new mattress and an easy weeknight recipe.
Read MoreAloha, Kauai
I have completely fallen in love with Kauai. The scenery is amazing, the beaches are beautiful, and the landscapes and natural feel to the island makes it feel like you are in another country.
Read MoreNeighborhoods: Nob Hill
The perfect way to kick off my new blog series "Neighborhoods" is my own neighborhood: Nob Hill.
Read MoreDIY Tufted Headboards
David and I recently got a new mattress and bed frame, and the last thing we need to make our bed complete is a new headboard! My stepdad is an amazing wood-worker and has kindly agreed to build us the tufted fabric headboard of our dream. I'm sharing some of the design inspiration that is guiding us on building our own headboard.
Read MoreFriday Five
Five things getting me through this rainy week in Portland. Included are a recent trip to Manzanita, a new coffee shop, an amazing coloring book, Chicago deep-dish pizza, and an awesome night of comedy.
Read MorePaper Flower DIY
I do most of my crafting with my good friend Lauren, so when she saw that West Elm was teaming with the Paper Source to put on a paper flower making class we both knew we had to go. West Elm had set up tables all over their Pearl District store and had packets of materials and instructions distributed to all of the guests. They provided light refreshments, and the staff was on hand to give advice and act as good cheerleaders for us.
Read MoreFriday Five: Vegetarian Date Night
As a vegetarian, it can sometimes be difficult to go to more "traditional" date night spots. Many romantic, upscale places feature a very meat heavy menu with only one vegetarian option, if any. Although living in Portland means that many of the restaurants here offer more selection and more options for vegetarians, sometimes I want to be able to go into a restaurant and order ANYTHING off the menu, without having to make substitutions. The list below includes my favorite restaurants in Portland that are strictly vegetarian, or feature a separate vegetarian menu. These are date night spots, so some of my favorites for lunch or a more casual meal aren't included. Enjoy!
Read MorePortland City Grill
I've always loved Portland City Grill, a fantastic restaurant 30 floors up in Downtown Portland. Their menu features classic NW cuisine with a slight Asian touch, and everything on their menu is delicious and perfectly prepared.
Read MoreFriday Five
Five weekly items of inspiration, fun and joy. This week featuring moscow mule cups, matcha lattes, The Confidence Project, trivia night at the Cruz Room, and an upcoming trip to San Diego.
Read MoreThe Book of Mormon
Going to plays and musicals used to be one of my favorite things to do with my family. My grandparents lived in LA, and whenever I would visit we would try to attend at least one or two shows. Some of my favorites growing up were the Lion King, Wicked and Annie. I haven't been in way too long though, so it came as an amazing surprise when my mom got us tickets for Book of Mormon for my birthday! That was this October, and I was so excited waiting for the night of the show to come January 23rd!
Read MoreTraveling Through Israel
The second part of my trip in Israel was, if possible, even better than the first. We had all gotten to know each other well after traveling together, and we began to head down South to warmer weather and less rain!
Read MoreFriday Five
My five weekly items of joy, inspiration and fun. Beaverton Women's Club Casino Night, Chew Dining Club app, Apple Store realtor event, Nob Hill Business Association, & happy hour at Jo Bar.
Read MoreWelcome to Israel
Going to Israel has always been on my bucket list. As a Jew, visiting the country means a lot to my culture and religion. Israel offers a free birthright trip for Jewish youth between the ages of 18-26 as a way to connect with the culture and history of the country and get to learn more about life in Israel.
Read MoreFriday Five: Holiday Cocktails
Tis the season for cozy fires, tasty snacks, and delicious holiday cocktails. With so many holiday parties to host and attend, everyone has a favorite holiday cocktail. I tend to go for lighter, fruitier drinks over the heavier cream based dessert cocktails, but to each his own!
Read MoreMeet Marshall
Having Marshall has been such an amazing experience, and I can't wait to spend many more years with him. He is sweet, loving, fun and adventurous. I am able to take him on car rides and to the office, and he loves meeting new people. He wakes us up in the morning with cuddles and loud purrs, and keeps us entertained in the evenings with his wild games. I love him more than I could ever imagine!
Read MoreFriday Five: Holiday Lights in Portland
Looking at Christmas lights has always been one of my favorite ways to enjoy the holiday season. I love driving through neighborhoods at night to see the decorated houses, and it has always been a tradition to check out at least one of the places on the list below each year. Each of the places below offers a different experience, from a leisurely drive to an adventurous walk among the animals. Whichever sort of Christmas light experience you are looking for, Portland has you covered!
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