Street of Dreams 2018: Home Trends
What trends were represented at the Street of Dreams this year? Find out here!
Read MoreTerranea Resort
Terranea is a gorgeous, full service resort right in the heart of Palos Verdes overlooking the Pacific Ocean. They have 4 pools, a beautiful spa, eight restaurants, a golf course, activities and more! It is the perfect place to relax, recharge and enjoy the beauty of the California coast. Below is a photo tour of the resort to get me through until my next vacation!
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 MoreBeaverton Food Carts
The Beaverton Food Carts have some of the best food choices & outdoor dining in Beaverton!
Read MoreTerrarium Making with Plant Nite
I had an amazing time making a terrarium at Plant Nite! Learn more about the class and how to make your own terrarium at home!
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 MoreOrange County, California
I have a special place in my heart for Southern California, and my most recent trip to Orange County only made me fall in love even more!
Read MoreSpokane, Washington
Spokane is such a beautiful city full of great sites, lots of nature and surprisingly amazing food!
Read MoreThe Homes of Charleston
I fell in love with all of the homes in Charleston South Carolina and am already trying to pick which house I might buy for myself in the future :)
Read More24 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 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 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 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 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 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 MoreRachel's Ginger Beer
Rachel's Ginger Beer makes fantastic, strong, flavorful ginger beer using a variety of fresh ingredients. They offer some unique flavors, such as blood orange, pink guava or a current summer special of raspberry hibiscus.
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 MoreHome Buying 101
I recently hosted a class in my community for first time homebuyers, or seasoned buyers who need a refresher in this fast changing market. Saopon Cha, owner of Cha Mortgage and one of my favorite local mortgage brokers co-hosted, and everyone in the class walked away with some great information! For those that couldn't attend I still want to share what we taught, so here is a summary of all of the information!
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