24 Hours in Washington D.C.
I recently had the opportunity to spend a quick 24 hours in our nations capitol! Luckily the weather was great and we were able to fit in plenty of sightseeing!
Read MoreTo Do: November 2017
Start getting in the Holiday spirit this November with all of the fun activities available this month in Portland!
Read MoreInspiration: Coffee Tables
One of the biggest impacts in a living room definitely comes from the coffee table. Choosing one that is the right size, shape and materials is important, and accessorizing can make all the difference on how the room looks. Here are some coffee tables that I think look amazing!
Read MoreFall Bucket List
Fall is the time to get bundled up in your favorite chunky sweaters and experience the world before the winter chill sets in. Here are all of the things I want to do this fall!
Read MoreExploring Charleston, South Carolina
I recently visited Charleston South Carolina and fell MADLY in love! The architecture, the water, the homes, the restaurants... there was nothing I didn't like. Check out everything I did in Charleston and book a trip there too!
Read MoreTo Do: October 2017
The first month of fall is here and Portland is definitlely celebrating! Here are all of the events I'm looking forward to this month.
Read MoreMy Deck Makeover
One of our first major projects at our new house was re-doing our deck! See the before and after pictures and learn how we did it!
Read MoreInspiration: Laundry Rooms
I'm currently in the planning stages of renovating our laundry closet to make it a functional & beautiful space. For now, I'm searching for laundry room inspiration!
Read MoreTo Do: September 2017
Enjoy September in Portland with food festivals, beer tasting and plenty of art!
Read MoreInspiration: Gallery Walls
I've been considering putting up a gallery wall on our huge living room wall. Check out the gallery walls that are inspiring me!!
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 MoreTo Do: August 2017
The last full month of summer is here, so take advantage of the nice weather and enjoy yourselves!
Read MorePortland Home Energy Audit
Starting January 1, 2018, any homeowners looking to sell their home in the city of Portland will have to first have a home energy audit and make their home energy score public. Although these audits have been available for awhile, they are just now becoming mandatory. Portland wants to increase the energy efficiency of residential properties and give buyers a more informed view of their future homes energy usage.
Read MoreSan Francisco: A Photo Tour
I recently went to San Francisco with David for a family event. We had an amazing time hanging out with family, relaxing in the sun and exploring the city. Rather than explaining all of the things that we did, I'm sharing my experiences through the photos that we took while on our trip. Enjoy!
Read MoreBaking Sourdough Bread
I've always wanted to bake my own bread, so I recently took a sourdough class. I've been experimenting ever since with great success, and wanted to share my tips and recipes with you!
Read MoreTo Do: July 2017
Portland comes alive during the summer, which is obvious from all of the amazing events we have going on!! Below is a sampling of what is happening this July.
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 MoreTo Do: June 2017
June is one of my favorite months of the year because it signifies the start of summer! I'm looking forward to spending lots of time outside and taking in as much of the amazing city of Portland as possible. Here are all of the events that I'm looking forward to this month!
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