Volunteer Park Conservatory in Seattle, WA

If you're looking for somewhere to go to escape the unexpected rain or drizzle that can be all too familiar in the Pacific Northwest, the Conservatory, at Volunteer Park in Seattle, is a perfect place to go. With a low admission

Japanese Garden in Seattle

Tucked away in the Madison Park Neighborhood of Seattle is the 3.5 acre Japanese garden. It is surrounded by luscious and looming trees creating that feeling of separation from the outside world, and providing the opportunity

Oregon Lavender Farm and a 31 Week Baby Bump

About a 40 minute drive east of Portland is an expansive field of purple. Every year the public is invited to the Oregon Lavender Farm to take home bundles of fresh lavender that they can pick themselves. It is $3 for a single

Books I'm reading this summer

Images of summer always spark those golden hues of sun rays breaking over a field, or a strand of sand and glistening water. It's when staying indoors isn't as exciting as heading outdoors, unless of course you live

Spring thoughts and exciting news!

Spring has been full of surprises – finding out our baby is a boy(!), experiencing the tiny kicks and movements of the baby, spending a last minute weekend trip in Austin, Texas, and hearing the news that we will be moving to

Zilker Botanical Garden in Austin, TX

This past April my husband and I took a somewhat spur of the moment weekend trip to Austin, Texas. It was our second time there, so we revisited the places we really enjoyed eating at (Dolce Neve, Seventh Flag Coffee, Figure 8

A Year of Experiences: My 2017 Bucket List (with Eventbrite)

For someone who is a perpetual daydreamer, I am always making notes about places to visit and experiences to have. Especially since focusing on a simple and minimalist lifestyle over the past two years, I have become much