Now that I gave you the rundown of our Washington itinerary, it’s time to hit the highlights from each portion of the trip. Since our first three nights were in Seattle, that’s where we’ll start. Seattle gave us a reallllllly good first impression. Three nights gave us just an introductory feel, but left us wanting to explore so much more. Most of our exploring was in the center of the city and we just ran out of time to go… Read more »

Washington State Trip Itinerary & Overview - The Outside and In

Our family just got back from a 10-night trip to Washington state. The visit was our first time anywhere in the Pacific Northwest, and I can definitely say we were impressed. Wow. What a BEAUTIFUL place! We had such a great time, but there is a part of me that is a little sad that we couldn’t see even more of this gorgeous part of the country. Although 10 nights seemed like it would be enough to see everything we… Read more »

Step Inside: Cass's Pretty and Peaceful Family Home

As you may or may not know, I have been freelancing doing interiors photography work the past two years. Many of those shoots are for real estate agents wanting to show their listings in the best possible light. Earlier this month I had the pleasure of shooting a beautiful home that was going on the market. I absolutely loved the flow and well-thought out design of the house. Not to mention the decor and styling. Cass, the homeowner, is a talented… Read more »

Over the past year, I have been working on several home styling and home decor projects. This, in addition to lots of interiors photography work has been keeping me busy but also lighter on the blogging side of things as you might have noticed. The good news is that a lot of the projects are getting to the point where I can share them. Today I am excited to share the results of furnishing a new home my friend and… Read more »

My 2018 Reading List

How do you decide what you want to read next? Is it spontaneous? Or do you keep a running list? I think I am a blend of the two. I keep a list of books I am excited to read, but I also like to pick up whatever I am in the mood for. The list serves as a place to go back to for ideas and when I am in a brain fog with ideas. The past few years,… Read more »