The Portland Real Estate Market
Find out what is happening in the Portland Real Estate Market as of April 2021!!
Read MoreMeet Benny, Our Newest Family Member
David and I adopted our adorable Blenheim Cavalier, Benny, in September and life at the Balmforth house will never be the same!!
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 MoreVisiting Seattle
I love visiting Seattle, and since it is only about three hours north of Portland it makes the perfect weekend trip!
Read MoreDIY: Marble Magnets
Make the cutest marble magnets for your fridge!
Read MoreTravel: Copenhagen, Denmark
The city of Copenhagen holds an incredibly special place in my heart, and returning for a visit honestly felt like returning home.
Read MoreTravel: Nice & The French Riviera
The second spot on our European adventure was the South of France, specifically the French Riviera. We chose Nice as our home base for the trip and planned on taking a few day trips by train to some of the other cities along the coast.
Read MoreTravel: Versailles, France
As someone with a deep love of homes, architecture and interior design, all I can say about Versailles is wow! The opulence, the size, the gardens… they truly do not make homes, or even buildings, like this anymore!
Read MoreTravel: Paris, France
David and I took a trip to Paris at the beginning of September and absolutely fell in love with the city! Check out the highlights of our trip and see some great photos of the gorgeous city!
Read MoreStreet 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!
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