disclosure: a heartfelt thank you to inn at the market for hosting greg and me for a complimentary overnight. as per usual, all opinions are my own! earlier this month, greg and i packed our bags for a “staycation” at inn at the market. it was our first time there, and we are already planning a future visit! located in pike place market, we had the opportunity to experience the modern yet cozy guest rooms, stunning city views, and nearby holiday sights. the inn has 79 guest rooms, and because it is located in the heart of downtown, you are surrounded by iconic seattle landmarks and many fin ..read more

disclosure: thank you to cascade ice for sponsoring this post and providing complimentary product from unique beverage company, llc. as per usual, all opinions are my own! the holidays are just around the corner, and while our celebrations will surely look different this year, i am excited to amend our plans and establish new traditions. instead of splitting time between our loved ones, greg and i will celebrate—just the two of us—and virtually connect with family and friends. a festive and tasty cocktail (or mocktail) is just what we need to get in the holiday spirit. holiday drink ideas i ..read more

i’ll continue to say it, 2020 is a year unlike any other. and this year—more than ever before—it’s critical that we support small businesses. holiday shopping is an opportunity to help entrepreneurs and artisans, while growing your local community (and ultimately stimulating our economy at large). i am committed to shopping small—and local, if possible—for everyone on my list, and i hope you will join me! five ways to support small businesses this holiday season be social. “like” and comment on social media posts that promote small businesses. leave positive reviews of your purchase or exper ..read more

this year is truly unlike any other! with more time at home—than ever before—i have enjoyed reading and sharing book recommendations with girlfriends. i love to hear what others are reading, and i wanted to compile a list of my favorite reads thus far, as well as a few of my top-rated books. put on your cozy loungewear and slippers, and grab your throw pillows, twinkle lights, and a warm beverage. let’s get to reading! books i’ve read this year my lovely wife by samantha downing // told from the perspective of an unnamed narrator, this crime drama depicts his seemingly typical life (working a ..read more

disclosure: thank you, catprint, for sponsoring this blog post and providing complimentary save-the-date cards and wedding invitations. as per usual, all opinions are my own! shortly after getting engaged in july 2019, i began looking online for local wedding venues. we couldn’t wait to start planning our special day! greg and i hoped to get married within 6–12 months somewhere in the greater seattle area. and seattle has many gorgeous venue options. we anticipated inviting and hosting a fairly large group, and the size of our guest list helped narrow down options. i was in communication with ..read more

(i would like to preface this by saying that greg proposed on july 3, 2019—i am one year late in publishing this post. but better late than never.) in march 2019, while celebrating my birthday, greg surprised me with a card that said something to the effect of “let’s start looking for a special kind of ring.” you can imagine my surprise and utter excitement when reading his note. in hindsight, i knew early on in our relationship that greg was “the one,” and i was absolutely thrilled—my heart skipped a beat—to learn that he felt the same way about me. fast forward a few weeks, and greg’s paren ..read more

disclosure: a heartfelt thank you to the kimpton hotel monaco seattle and outlier for hosting us for a complimentary overnight. as per usual, all opinions are my own! earlier this month, jenn, sahily, and i enjoyed an overnight at the kimpton hotel monaco seattle, located in the heart of downtown. we had the opportunity to experience the #stayhumanproject, onsite through december 31. nearly 20 kimpton properties across the country have curated this engaging, in-room experience for guests! we invite you to immerse yourself in the history of seattle’s iconic music scene as well as learn about ..read more

halloween is one day away—october, where did you go? let the last-minute costume preparations begin! earlier this fall, i randomly perused the internet for star-print dresses (as one does). on shein—a website known for their affordable, fast-fashion styles—i saw this dress. with the glitter and mesh, layered skirt, it’s rather eclectic, but i thought it would be fun to wear in an upcoming blog post. at $23, i couldn’t afford not to buy it. and shortly after clicking “purchase,” i remembered my bff jenn has a similar dress in black! i promptly sent jenn a link to my dress, and we decided to ba ..read more

last weekend, the girls and i packed our bags—many, many bags—for an overnight at the heathman hotel in kirkland, washington. ten minutes north of bellevue, the heathman is a boutique hotel located in the heart of downtown kirkland. “boutique” may be an understatement, as the heathman recently underwent renovations in the lobby, restaurant, and meeting rooms—the end result is a luxurious space, with a warm, modern aesthetic. disclosure: a heartfelt thank you to the heathman hotel and hearth restaurant for hosting us for a complimentary overnight. as per usual, all opinions are my own! acco ..read more

disclosure: thank you, my sister’s closet boutique for providing me the clothing featured in today’s post. all opinions are my own! a few months ago (while scrolling through instagram), i stumbled upon my sister’s closet boutique (mscb), an affordable online clothing store. based in draper and spanish fork, utah, mscb carries both dressy and casual styles. the majority of their clothing and accessories are bohemian inspired—they’re adorable! last summer, mscb reached out to see if i would be interested in an ongoing collaboration. (they offered to provide me two pieces of clothing each month i ..read more