Photography & Art

This is a collaborative post. All opinions are my own. When Ben and I were dating, one of our favorite things to do together was paint. We'd sit side by side, peacefully working on our canvases and chatting occasionally. Our works of art weren't exactly masterpieces, but they were fun to create. It's been a long time since we painted together (with little kids, it's not exactly like we have […]

Wow, so much has changed in a week and a half. Coronavirus hit Washington state hard, leading to schools, restaurants, dentists, hair salons, libraries, gyms, playgrounds, pretty much everything non-essential getting closed. Many of our friends and family members are suddenly out of work. Ben is still going to the office right now, which is kind of double-sided...we're glad he's earning a paycheck, but a little worried that he could […]

It was my birthday last month (a big one...thirty!!!) and I got a wide angle lens. I've been wanting one for awhile and when a friend asked me to take some real estate photos, that was the extra excuse I needed to justify it. Now that I have the new lens, I am KICKING myself for not getting it sooner!!! I've been blogging for seven years, taking pictures of my […]

This post is in partnership with Minted. Some links are affiliate. All opinions are my own. Did you notice the art above our nightstands in yesterday's post? They're from Minted (my favorite resource for art)! I actually really struggled with the art in this room. At first I thought maybe a gallery wall above the bed or one BIG piece of art. But I've been feeling kind of uninspired by […]