Because my Portland guide has been so popular among guest travelers and new friends (which is so exciting and basically a dream come true for me), I decided to put together a few of our favorites from our newest home, Tacoma, Washington.

One of the invisible strings that tie Alec and me together is our love for food and exploring the local cuisine wherever we move and travel… We love celebrating all the wonderful ingredients this region has to offer and experiencing the incredible talent in the Portland restaurant scene. One thing Portland does not fall short on is setting a vibe wherever you eat or drink and there is truly something for everyone here. Below are our favorite spots that we can’t wait to share.

A list of a few of my favorite things for gift inspiration this holiday season. Browse thoughtful and intentional gift categories for the foodies, homebodies, self-care gurus, dog parents, adventurers, and plant lovers in your life. This guide also includes 7 completely or almost free gift ideas for when the budget is tight but you want to give from the heart.

Since moving to the west coast and being more submersed in “green” culture, Alec and I have made more of an effort to learn about and live a more eco-friendly lifestyle… One of the new-to-me topics I am most fascinated about, and something I am continuously working on, is learning about environmentally friendly fashion and building a sustainable wardrobe.

I realize that its not in everyone’s budget (nor my own) to have a wardrobe made from completely eco-friendly, recycled, or fair trade materials… What makes a wardrobe sustainable, however, isn’t only defined by what the materials are made of. Its also whether your pieces will hold up with time, and if you’ll actually wear them.