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  • What I’m Reading This Spring: My April Book List

    April 6, 2026 / 1 Comment

    Even though it’s spring in the PNW, we’re being constantly gaslit every day. Will it be nice and sunny with blue skies and birds chirping? Or will it be January but in April? Either way, I have so many plans…

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  • The Monthly Make: Sewing Book Sleeves from My Scrap Fabric Stash

    March 30, 2026 / No Comments

    This post has been a long time coming because I have sewn roughly 10 book sleeves, and each one has been completely different. It’s been a fun experiment and honestly a real challenge to make them all unique. I got…

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  • My Winter Reading List

    January 19, 2026 / 2 Comments

    My last few posts have all started with “My,” and I’m sorry – I just can’t help it. I have so many goals and plans for the year, and I’m itching to dive into them. I originally wanted to call…

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  • My Blogging Planner: The Day Designer

    January 8, 2026 / 1 Comment

    I don’t usually write posts just to talk about products, but this planner has been part of my routine for so long that it felt like time to finally write about it. I’ve been using the Day Designer for years,…

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  • Your Winter Reading Guide: 6 Cozy Books You’ll Love

    December 4, 2025 / No Comments

    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…

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  • 24 Positive Affirmations for Solo Travelers

    Seattle in the Rain: Best Budget-Friendly Activities for Autumn

    October 13, 2025 / No Comments

    There’s no denying that everything is more expensive these days – especially this year. Many of us are doing our best to travel (and have fun!), but it’s top of mind to find budget-friendly activities while exploring. This list is…

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  • Fall in Love This Autumn: Romance Books to Read in 2025

    September 22, 2025 / No Comments

    Oh, Autumn. 🍁 It’s such a bittersweet time for me, as my one true seasonal love will always be summer. However, there is nothing more wonderful than a crisp autumn morning stroll and a cup of hot cider in the…

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  • What’s on My Nightstand: Cozy Essentials, Books, and Little Luxuries

    September 16, 2025 / No Comments

    Hello my loves, it feels so good to be back here with you. If you’ve noticed a bit of quiet on the blog lately, it’s because life had me tangled up in a job that left very little space for…

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    Is Life Better Without Instagram? My Honest Thoughts After 3.5 Months

    May 15, 2025 / No Comments

    It’s officially been 3 and a half months since I left Instagram and it wasn’t because I think social media is evil. In fact, I work in digital marketing. I know firsthand how valuable social platforms can be for small…

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  • #41 | Quarterly Book Love: My Top Reads

    May 8, 2025 / No Comments

    Hello hello again, my sweet bookish friends! As you can imagine, I had to stop sharing every book I read last year. I was reading between 6 and 15 books a month, and the blog posts were turning into novels…

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Hello, love bugs! I’m Alli, a travel obsessed PNW native with a love for culture, style and earl grey tea. Can’t wait to share my adventures with you!

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