My Deck Makeover
One of our first major projects at our new house was re-doing our deck! See the before and after pictures and learn how we did it!
Read MoreInspiration: Laundry Rooms
I'm currently in the planning stages of renovating our laundry closet to make it a functional & beautiful space. For now, I'm searching for laundry room inspiration!
Read MoreTo Do: September 2017
Enjoy September in Portland with food festivals, beer tasting and plenty of art!
Read MoreInspiration: Gallery Walls
I've been considering putting up a gallery wall on our huge living room wall. Check out the gallery walls that are inspiring me!!
Read MoreWine Tasting with Canines Uncorked
Canines Uncorked is an event put on every year by the Oregon Humane Society as a way to raise money and celebrate the wonderful wines of Oregon! This year 16 North Willamette Vineyards participated, each offering free tastings to ticket holders, as well as special events for dogs at each stop!
Read MoreStreet of Dreams 2017: A Photo Tour
As a Realtor & home design lover, the Street of Dreams is one of my favorite events of the year!! The 2017 Street of Dreams features 5 homes, ranging in style from an open farmhouse to a super modern Japanese style home designed by Koichiro Hirata, the same architect who recently completed the remodel of the Portland Japanese Garden and is currently working on the 2020 Olympic Stadium in Tokyo.
Read MoreTo Do: August 2017
The last full month of summer is here, so take advantage of the nice weather and enjoy yourselves!
Read MorePortland Home Energy Audit
Starting January 1, 2018, any homeowners looking to sell their home in the city of Portland will have to first have a home energy audit and make their home energy score public. Although these audits have been available for awhile, they are just now becoming mandatory. Portland wants to increase the energy efficiency of residential properties and give buyers a more informed view of their future homes energy usage.
Read MoreSan Francisco: A Photo Tour
I recently went to San Francisco with David for a family event. We had an amazing time hanging out with family, relaxing in the sun and exploring the city. Rather than explaining all of the things that we did, I'm sharing my experiences through the photos that we took while on our trip. Enjoy!
Read MoreBaking Sourdough Bread
I've always wanted to bake my own bread, so I recently took a sourdough class. I've been experimenting ever since with great success, and wanted to share my tips and recipes with you!
Read MoreTo Do: July 2017
Portland comes alive during the summer, which is obvious from all of the amazing events we have going on!! Below is a sampling of what is happening this July.
Read MorePortland Summer Bucket List
This 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 MoreAstoria, Oregon
I've been wanting to go to Astoria for months and months as a day trip from either Portland or Manzanita. It is only about an hour from Manzanita, and about 1.5 hours drive from Portland. Astoria is located right off the coast on the Oregon side of the Columbia River and is the cutest little town full of historic shops, restaurants, breweries and sight-seeing.
Read MoreTo Do: June 2017
June 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 MoreBeni Ourain Rugs
Sukhi Rugs source their designs from India, Morocco, Nepal and Turkey. Each country has a unique style of rug and an interesting story behind the design and the production of the rugs. Sukhi Rugs ensures that all of the talented people who make their rugs have great pay and excellent working conditions, so you can feel good about shopping from this site and knowing that you are truly supporting the local artisans. I instantly fell in love with the Beni Ourain Rugs from Morocco and want to share with you how they are made and how great they look!
Read MoreRachel's Ginger Beer
Rachel's Ginger Beer makes fantastic, strong, flavorful ginger beer using a variety of fresh ingredients. They offer some unique flavors, such as blood orange, pink guava or a current summer special of raspberry hibiscus.
Read MoreMother's Day Ideas for your Vegetarian Family
Janice Miller, contributer to the popular blog Safety Today, loves when her family treats her to a special vegan lunch on Mother's Day. I've invited her to share some of her favorite tips for keeping your mother's day vegan and vegetarian friendly!
Read MorePortland Pizza Week 2017
One of my absolute biggest weaknesses is pizza. I really do love it all- New York style, deep dish, cheap or expensive. Every year Portland helps pizza lovers like me celebrate with $2 slices throughout the city. This year the event takes place from April 17- April 22 and 30 local restaurants are participating!
Read MoreCROWDYHOUSE & Pantone Greenery
I recently discovered CROWDYHOUSE, an amazing website featuring a carefully curated selection of home decor pieces, furniture, and even fashion! Their site features top European designers, as well as fun new up and comers in the industry.
Inspired by my post of 2017 home design trends, as well as ways to make your home spring ready, here are some of my favorite pieces from their Pantone Greenery Design Products page. Happy Shopping!
Read MoreFriday Fives: Decorate your Home for Spring
One of my favorite things to do at the start of spring is freshen up my house. I like to pack away all of the winter gear and make my house lighter and brighter. From softer fabrics to way more plants, I'm sharing five easy ways to get your house ready for spring!
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