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2022: The Year of Connection and Embrace

The world opened it's doors again, and opportunities seemed endless. At least for those of us who are privileged enough…

1 year ago

2021: Light the Fire of Your Soul

Being a human is weird. It’s fascinating, heartbreaking, and meaningless all at the same time. But mostly – it’s weird.…

2 years ago

2020 – The Year of Presence

If you read any other reflections from 2020, you'll likely hear themes ranging from, "2020: What in the actual fuck?"…

3 years ago

2019: The End of Decade – Fearless and Fulfilled

I always love this time of the year when I get to create some time and space to reflect on…

4 years ago

Tres Hombres – The Joining of Ship and Souls

One of my favorite things about my job is that I get to learn about the amazing work so many…

4 years ago

La Passeggiata – Home

In Italian, la passeggiata can be translated to an evening stroll, a common daily activity for Italians. Strolling over the…

4 years ago

Yellow Aster Butte

After an endless marathon of events this summer, my soul needed some mountain time. Who better to get outside with…

5 years ago

2018 – A Year of Self-Love

As 2018 comes to an end, I feel as if I'm standing on the edge of so many new beginnings…

5 years ago

Happy Fair – OCF 2018

After years of feeling conflicted about choosing between Raceweek and Oregon Country Fair, this year's decision was much easier when…

5 years ago

Banks Lake 2018

Of all the magical things that happened over the summer, none was as magical as this weekend. For me, this…

6 years ago

The Enchantments

I did it! I finally made it to the coveted enchantments! Despite years of lottery entries, I've never received a…

6 years ago

Moisture Festival 2018

Another year, another incredible Moisture Festival! I've been doing this so many years now I might just make a book…

6 years ago

2017 – Embracing Family & Practicing Love Through Authenticity

In all the years I've been writing these reflections, I usually start writing way in advance to make sure I…

6 years ago

Tuck and Robin Lakes

The Hoods did it again. They took me on a fantastic adventure in the mountains where memories will live forever.…

7 years ago

Musica Distesa 2017

If there wasn't enough reason to love La Distesa more than I already do, Musica Distesa was the perfect reminder…

7 years ago

2016 – A year of heart exercise

Well, it serves me right for complaining that my 2015 felt uneventful during last year's post. This year has had…

7 years ago

My first boudoir shoot: Sweet and Sassy Sarah

I love a new challenge. When Sarah asked me about doing a boudoir shoot for her, I was probably more…

8 years ago

Women & Whiskies: Whiskey 101 with Sara Rosales

Without Sara Rosales, there is no Radiator Whiskey. I loved Radiator the moment I walked in four years ago, but…

8 years ago

A Day at Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park has long been on my list of places to go. With a wedding around the corner at…

8 years ago

Fête le Market

Quite possibly my FAVORITE market event so far. A new fundraiser for the Pike Place Foundation...Fête le Market! If I ever…

8 years ago

Nanaimo, Canada

With a wonky birthday week, Chris wanted to take me somewhere. I was secretly hoping for a trip to Harry…

8 years ago

Sunset Supper 2016

Another summer goes by and another year closer to helping raise money for the new Pike Place Market Expansion! I…

8 years ago

The Little Yellow Navy – Diablo and Ross Lake

In honor of Joe's birthday we embarked on our first kayak camp trip! We've only been talking about doing one…

8 years ago

Banks Lake, WA

Can we please make this an annual thing? Banks Lake is the most amazing place for memorial day weekend! A…

8 years ago

The Yingblooms Get Hitched!

Andrew and Phyllis have got to be the most genuinely HAPPIEST people I have ever met. Their smiles exhilarate and energize…

8 years ago