As someone that travels frequently, I’m always searching for tips while packing to maximize each piece of clothing I bring. A long time ago someone very wise give me the tip to stick to a specific color scheme so everything can mix and match once you get there. Unfortunately for me, my travel pieces are … Read more
With a brand new grill and an awesomely fun backyard, it’s really no surprise that this past month we’ve been doing a whole lot of outdoor grilling. Because of this, I spend a lot of time finding grilling recipes and tips and tricks online. When I heard that Applegate Farms had come to the Seattle … Read more
Last year we were celebrating the opening of the new Seattle American Girl store, which just so happens to be minutes from our home. This year, we’re celebrating another AG Seattle first – the honor of being the official home of the 2012 American Girl Doll of the Year, McKenna. If you haven’t met McKenna … Read more
Sometimes it's not appropriate to brag about who you know. Thank goodness this is not one of those times, because then I would miss out on telling you about the a-mazing event Chelsey, AKA The Paper Mama, threw this weekend that had me in a room with 50 of my most favorite PNW bloggers.
Like, Mandy {Harper's Happenings}, Heather {Joy of all Crafts}, Gretchen {That Mama Gretchen}, etc etc etc…
Earlier this month, I got to realize a life-long dream of mine and create a Hallmark greeting card with a group of other Seattle bloggers. Not only did we have a great group of bloggers {including Rachel from And Then, She Snapped, Kerri from The Maven of Social Media, and Sarah from The Will to … Read more
If you’re in the Seattle area, chances are you probably have heard chatter about a new Nordstrom Rack opening at Westlake in downtown Seattle. No, not the old Rack, the one that has sat a few blocks west of the main shopping downtown for over two decades, remodeled – this is an entirely new store. … Read more
While we’ve had a bit of a mild winter here in the Pacific Northwest so far, it looks like winter is going to hit us pretty hard in the next few weeks. Taking other years into account, this means that we are likely looking forward to months and months of ice, freezing temperatures, and snow … Read more
As you may know, the Yo Gabba Gabba gang was in my town last weekend. Having gone to the There's A Party In My City Yo Gabba Gabba show last year as well, I thought I knew kind of what to expect. But, let me tell you, the show completely blew away my expectations, which … Read more
Hello from Seattle! I’m Leanne, a California girl by birth, but a true Seattleite at heart. I met my husband, Tyler, when I was 16 and I was working on my fine arts degree in Photography. By the time we got married in 2004, we had traveled extensively around the Pacific Northwest and many … Read more