If you know me you know that I’ve got a lot of passions and interests but at the highest level, it’s all about experiences for me.  One of the biggest and most dear to me is the concept of coming together over a beautiful meal with awesome people in an amazing space to share ideas. […]

Farm to Table Lunch with Gather Seattle at Matthews Winery

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Food, Lifestyle, Photography

If you know me you know that I’ve got a lot of passions and interests but at the highest level, it’s all about experiences for me.  One of the biggest and most dear to me is the concept of coming together over a beautiful meal with awesome people in an amazing space to share ideas. […]

Farm to Table Lunch with Gather Seattle at Matthews Winery

ACLU Fundraiser Dinner

Every once in a while the stars just seem to align.  Thanks to the suggestion of a friend I got connected with Olaiya Land of Milly’s Kitchen a few weeks ago.  Olaiya was creating a dinner to raise money for the ACLU and I volunteered to photograph the event for her.  It was the most amazing […]

Food, Lifestyle, Photography

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This was the first time we’ve really mixed up holiday tradition in my family.   This year, 2 of my sisters came up to Seattle and stayed with me.  It was really cool to be able to try some new things out and find our own way around the holiday. I even prepared an amazing […]

PNW Winter Fun

Thankful for Thanksgiving

I had the most wonderful time in LA last weekend at my sister & brother-in-law’s house.  They threw an all day shindig with a gorgeous patio dinner that just melted away all my stress.  For the whole day, I didn’t worry about what was going on at work, or on my Facebook, or in email, […]

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Fun Stuff

This autumn Seattleites were dealt a nice set of cards from the weather gods.  We actually got eased into fall instead of plunged into a dark, grey, rainy wall like we’ve had in years past.  Last month we’ve enjoyed both warm days and chilly & rainy days.  Together, they made for a nice dip into sweater […]

Fall is dreamy

Birthday Sparkle on the Nines

I have always considered myself as sort of a Peter Pan.  The idea of turning into any sort of adult was just not something I ever found appealing, let alone the notion of aging.  But at some point in my 30s I turned a corner and realized that age has its perks, and wisdom and […]

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Fun Stuff

Friends this was quite a week.  Emotional and trying.  I’ve been more grateful than ever for friends and family to commiserate with.  It has been a time for love and understanding and a desire to move on and lean into hope.  With that I say cheers and positive kind thoughts to you wherever you are. […]

Cheers

Coffee Talk

A couple of weeks ago I treated myself to a staycation.  It was so nice to just relax and check out places close to home.  One of the things I made sure to do was explore more coffee shops.  I started out over at Slate Coffee in my neighborhood of Ballard where I enjoyed a […]

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Fun Stuff

We’ve all been there.  Meeting your friend’s significant other for the first time is always a little, well, sketchy.  You just never know.  All parts of you are hoping this will be the dream scenario: the person is great, your friend is happy, and bonus you dig them enough to potentially have Friendsgiving with them […]

Brunch at Playa Provisions

23Hoyt

Portland is known for delicious food.  On this most recent trip down to the Rose City I paid special attention to the details in the eateries themselves.  It has always been an interest of mine and lately, I’m beginning to see it developing into a passion.  23Hoyt sits in the NW area of the city […]

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