I love doing seasonal refreshes as the weather changes to freshen up my home and bring some new items in. The backyard is one of my favorite places to refresh once the weather warms up - in Oregon we get to spend so little time outside that once it’s nice enough I want to be out there all the time! Target is the perfect place to get great decor items that are stylish, on trend, good quality and affordable. Here are some of my favorite pieces!
Read MoreI’ve compiled some gorgeous lounge chairs, patio sets, outdoor sofas and more that are currently available online so you can refresh your outdoor space and make your home as inviting as comfortable as possible!
Read MoreEveryone in Portland says summer here doesn't start until July 4th- Now that summer has arrived it is time to embrace the sun and the city!
Read MoreI have A LOT of plans this summer- what is on your bucket list?
Read MoreThe last full month of summer is here, so take advantage of the nice weather and enjoy yourselves!
Read MoreThis 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 MoreJune 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!
Read MoreAll the activities to squeeze in before fall hits Portland!
Read MoreI love having fresh flowers, and there is something extra special about a bouquet when you pick the flowers yourself!
Read MoreFive great popsicle recipes to help you keep cool this summer!
Read MoreOutdoor living spaces are my all time favorite feature of a home. I'm sharing some of my favorites!
Read MoreOne of my favorite summer activities is heading to the farm at Sauvie's Island, picking berries, and making delicious summer treats. Last weekend we picked raspberries and make raspberry freezer jam and a raspberry peach crumble!
Read MoreIf there are two things that Portlanders love, they are sunshine and beer. We have the most breweries per capita in the country, and we pack the warm months full of fun festivals and events. We combine our two greatest loves with countless beer festivals during the summer- you could probably find one every weekend if you try hard enough!
Read MoreThe 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 MoreEven 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.
Read MoreOne of my favorite places to go on a warm June day is the Portland International Rose Test Garden. There are over 10,000 plants displayed within the park, which is full of wide open spaces, including a small amphitheater and stage that puts on a variety of shows in the summer.
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