The Ultimate Cozy Girl Holiday Wishlist: Small Business Edition
I would not consider myself a homebody. I love being outside, traveling, going on adventures, and exploring new places. That said, I am very much a cozy girl – and one who loves shopping small businesses and thrifting whenever I…
An Afternoon at the PNW Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Every year, my friend Shanna and I treat ourselves to an afternoon at the PNW Ballet’s George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®. It’s been a tradition for several years now, but last year we made it official: rain, shine, or significant others…
5 Ways to Romanticize Winter Even When It’s Gray
Being a winter person comes with a reputation. People love to poke fun the second it snows or on a particularly cold, rainy day (especially in the PNW – “why live here?”). But the thing about winter isn’t the cold…
Support Small Businesses: Best Etsy Gifts Under $25
This year, I made a pact with myself to do my best to shop small during the end-of-year holiday season. I’ve been looking at Etsy a lot, primarily because I know what it’s like to watch small businesses struggle while…
My Favorite Cozy Knitting & Crochet Projects for Winter
Over the past two years, I’ve been compiling a very long list of projects I’ve wanted to start. Some I’ve actually finished! Others… well, they’re barely begun because I either messed something up, bought the wrong yarn, or still don’t…
A Not-Quite-Portland Weekend: Slow Travel, Great Food, and Friends
You ever planned a trip, get wildly excited, and build a list so long you’d need a week to get through it? To say that’s what happened this past weekend is an understatement. I don’t know what we were thinking,…
Cozy Night In: My Go-To Movies and Snack Pairings
It’s safe to say that everyone I know is on a bit of a budget these days. Staying indoors and finding ways to use what you already have is top of mind. So, in the spirit of the winter months…
A Cozy Traveler’s Gift Guide
This post is for the girlie girls who love to travel, are a little quirky, and don’t need much to have a good time. We’re the ones who get just as excited planning a trip as actually taking it. We’re…
What’s In My Weekend Bag: Portland Edition
Many of you don’t know this because I talk about Seattle so much, but I was actually raised in Oregon. Hillsboro, to be exact, which is roughly 20 minutes outside of Portland. I’m beyond excited to go home for the…
Your Winter Reading Guide: 6 Cozy Books You’ll Love
As an avid reader and traveler, it should come as no surprise to anyone that this post is going out today. There is nothing I love more than reading on planes, trains, and automobiles. I’m also absolutely guilty of listening…
