Mom’s Visit to Portland Recap!
Two weeks ago, my mom flew in to visit me in Portland for the first time. We ate at my favorite places and drank tons of beer. I showed her around to most of my favorite spots, although we didn’t get...
View ArticleDouble Peanut Butter M&M Cookies
My stepmom is coming to visit Portland tomorrow (for the first time!) and I wanted to do or make something a little extra to make her stay even more welcoming and cozy: double peanut butter m&m...
View ArticleThe Side Yard: Portland, OR
This last Sunday morning I had the great pleasure of being able to photograph and take part in (aka. devour) the beautifully crafted autumnal brunch dishes of Stacey Givens, owner of the Side Yard...
View ArticleLife in Instagram
1. Lovely paint colors and Halloween fall decor. 2. Yvette’s love mural on her chalkboard door at the Jupiter Hotel. 3. Awesome “Acrylic Petals” mural on Alberta. 4. From where I stand: hike in...
View ArticleBlue Star Donuts, Portland
There’s a new dough man in town! Blue Star Donuts on SW Washington opened several weeks ago, and we popped in on a overcast rainy (how surprising!) Sunday morning with a mad low blood sugar donut...
View ArticleFavorites of the Week: What’s Been Happening
1. I discovered my new favorite dessert food cart: The Sugarcube. This brownie vanilla ice cream sundae was literally one of the best things I have ever had in my life. Awesome doesn’t do it justice....
View ArticleFriday Favorites // What’s Been Happening
My my, what a busy week it has been! I haven’t been able to get in as much baking as I would have liked to, but that’s ok, because I finally was able to work! I am doing some temp work here and there...
View Article“I Heart Oregon” Sticker Sugar Cookies
Anyone recognize the Oregon love? Chances are, if you’re reading this blog, you probably love Oregon (namely Portland) also. And chances are, if you live in Portland, you’ve probably seen the love...
View ArticleHomey Vibes
Well, it only took me long enough. I purchased my very first record player and am completely head-over-heels in love. I don’t know what sparked the inspiration really, but an affordable (and might I...
View ArticleSweedeedee, Portland OR
Sweedeedee, located here in the heart of North Portland, is just as cute as cute can be. Get ready for cuteness overload when you walk into this place but it is almost just too much to handle. Have...
View ArticleImperial Bloggers Brunch
About a month ago, I received an email from a mysterious source with the title of “Blogger Brunch”. I receive so much junk mail every day that more than 80% of what I get I delete, so when the words...
View ArticleLife Thru Instagram Lately…
(Pictured above: Oui Presse.) Life has been crazy busy good lately. I feel like the best way to express and capture that is through photography, like I have always believed. As much as I believe...
View ArticleRadar, Portland OR
Not too long ago, the mister and I went out to try a new brunch place in town (what a surprise!) by the name of Radar, up in north Portland on Mississippi Avenue. Apparently the place is named after...
View ArticleEveryday Life & Love
It has been nearly 11 months since I’ve moved to Portland and wow, what a wild ride it has been. Adjusting to my own set of rules, figuring out my “coping skills”, being away from all that I knew,...
View ArticlePDX PHOTO WALK
These images were taken a few weeks ago at the beginning of November, right at the tail end of the beautiful fall colors in Portland. This season has definitely been the most colorful and beautiful I...
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