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• In Photos: A Trip to the Ocean

  

  Disclaimer: I wish I could take credit, but I did not build this. Chive cream cheese, candied salmon, cucumber, and roasted goat from my mom's farm! Tilly took... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Thoughts in Overalls: Insults & Comebacks

  

  Saturday must have been International Rude Day. I woke up to a rude comment on Facebook AND a rude Tweet. The Facebook comment started with a compliment, but... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Look of the Day: Yellow Jacket

  

  August is always a month full of celebrations! All my best friends from high school celebrate their birthdays this month. Then I have 3 cousins, 3 aunts, and on... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• In Photos: Claire's Visit

  

  So a little background. I lived in England for 7 months in 2006. It was a dream come true, but of course I was horribly homesick. Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Mini Vacation

  

  My friend and former neighbor, Claire, is visiting from England. She came all the way just to see me! Well, and America. This is her first time and I feel... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Look of the Day: Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa

  

  Every summer I find myself favoring a certain style or aesthetic. Last year, I was in love with bright colors and stacked bracelets; a sort of glamorous prep... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Summer To-Do List

  

  I wait all year for summer, but in my boring, adult world full of priorities and obligations, I sometimes let the 3 months of sun and bliss slip by without... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Look of the Day: A Whole Lot of Dress

  

  It's taken me a couple months to make up my mind on this dress. It's a whole lotta dress! The colors and pattern are so bold, and polyester is not my first... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Country Escape: Part 2

  

  Another country adventure! I helped out with my niece again while my sister celebrated her college graduation in Hawaii. We didn't have quite as much sun, or... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Seattle Favorites: Phinney-Wood

  

  Every couple of weeks, either my husband or I say something along the lines of “I never want to leave Greenwood!” We’ve been here three years now, and the... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Look of the Day: Polka Dot Party

  

  I want to host another tea party! A garden party would be the perfect thing. If the patio behind my apartment was a little bigger and a little more private, I... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Country Escape: Part 1

  

  Life is never easy, but I must say that I have a pretty blessed one. My nannying job is done, probably forever. Sad as that may be (I miss those kids terribly! Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Red, White, and Black & Blue

  

  The Fourth of July is quite possibly my favorite holiday. Despite the amount of explosives involved, it's so relaxed; there are so few expectations. Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Photo-A-Day: The End

  

  Well, that's it. June is over. This year is speeding along! It's currently 90 degrees in Seattle and we are all melting. July is not looking any cooler, but... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Photo-A-Day: Week 4

  

  This week, I went with Instagram-y square pictures. I have no idea how to use Instagram, though, so these are just cropped in Pixlr. Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Recipe: Goat Cheese Crackers

  

  Ingredients:½ cup corn flour½ tsp salt¼ tsp sage4 oz. soft goat cheese½ to 1 cup ice water⅓ cup olive oilDirections:Preheat your oven to 350ºF1. Combine corn... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Photo-A-Day: Week 3

  

  Week 3 of the June Photo-a-Day Challenge did not go as well. Most of these pictures were not taken on the appropriate days, but, hey, at least I'm taking them! Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Look of the Day: Overflowing Florals

  

  As much as I love this look and the way it turned out, I can't help but do a lot of internal whining when I look at the pictures. Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Photo-A-Day: Week 2

  

  Week two has passed and I'm still managing to keep up with the challenge, with the exception of Day 14, which is currently trapped in the RAW universe while I... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2013 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Look of the Day: Classic Levi's

  

  Let's be honest. I'm wearing mom jeans and... I love them. I found them yesterday at Value Village and I think the trick is the petite sizing. That just means... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE