Time for a dip.

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Is it hot in here? I think so. Today was an official summer day. June 1st, last day of classes and seriously muggy and warm. I have kicked off the season with a fire and smores, breeze blowing through the windows, walks in the temperamental Seattle sunshine, minty fizzy drinks, a classic white sundress and a barbecue. But you know what I am really [...read more]

Getting Real with Real-estate

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Ooooo real estate. Did you know one of my favorite magazines is Country Living, despite not living in the country or anywhere near it? Well it is. One of my favorite features is their real-estate round up, where they set a reasonable price and see what you can get for the money. The homes they chose are typically around the south and midwest, so [...read more]

Pinpointing Ourselves

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Who doesn’t love Pinterest, I ask you? It is clean, easy and so rewarding. Its a great thing to collect little pieces of inspiration and joy. One of the best elements is that it is low key. I find it a relaxing experience to wander through the world and easily pick out little gems. It is so easy, that often [...read more]

Merry Christmas One and All

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One of my favorite family traditions is our Christmas eve lights tour. We all bundle into the car once it gets good and dark to drive around the city. We slowly wind through the most beautiful neighborhoods and around the lakes to enjoy the twinkle, the sparkle, and the peace. No doubt I will continue this tradition when I start a family [...read more]

The Lake House

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Its ugly outside. It is cold, and rainy. There was thunder and hail. I am getting another cold. My life is going to get imminently more chaotic in the next week. Blah. So I have made some tea, had a smidgen of chocolate and cuddled my kitten. But you know what really cheers me up? Home tours! You too right? Haha. Well [...read more]