It was rainy and windy earlier today and I had a fitness class to walk to at the Downtown Seattle YMCA across town. So, I strapped on my trusty rain boots, threw on a sweatshirt and jacket, and said to Mother Nature, “Bring it.” 💪💪 Mother Nature just scoffed, blew harder on the wind, and …
Local Bread
Used local Cairnspring Mills’ all-purpose flour to create my little boule yesterday and it is mmm…mmm delicious!
Gucci Inspired Work in Progress
WORK IN PROGRESS! Never mind the mess around me or the look of my unwashed hair. I’m trying on outfit ideas for an upcoming Gucci-inspired photo shoot.
New on the Blog: Seattle Favorites
Chocolate themed treats I picked up at Theo Chocolate this weekend. Theo is one of the places I’ve added to my new “Seattle Favorites” feature on my blog. If you’re new to town, just visiting, or simply looking for something fun to try, have a look at the Seattle resources I’ve curated.
Keeping VIP Company at the Nordic Museum
Nothing like rubbing shoulders with the Nordic All-Father, Odin, on a regular Saturday. 😎 You, too, can keep such deific company at the Nordic Museum in Ballard while learning lots about Vikings and the cool peeps of Scandinavia!
Spring Cherry Blossoms
Hubby and I celebrated spring today paying tribute to the cherry blossoms and blue sky at the University of Washington. ️ Half of Seattle was there with us! It was beauty and chaos.
New Robot Friend
I made a new friend today at Emerald City Comic Con. ❤️🤖❤️We made plans to meet up at the Ace Hardware for a bite of lunch and some gossip.
Seattle View from Kerry Park
Seattle selfie with the hubby on a lovely Saturday afternoon. Sure, it’s a little overcast, but not so much as to cover up Her Royal Highness, Mount Rainier. ️🏔🏙 If you squint at the space above my head you can see her. For visitors to Seattle, we took this pic in Kerry Park. It’s one of the most popular places to get a photo of the Space Needle, the cityscape, and Puget Sound—and if you’re lucky, our beloved Rainier.
Satin and Flannel
I don’t naturally gravitate toward satin and lace, but satin and flannel? I’m all in.
Truffle Hunting with a Dog!
Those aren’t bear poops on the hood of that car. They’re genuine dog-hunted black truffles from the fertile grounds of this here Pacific Northwest! 🌲⛰ Yes, ma’am, we went truffle hunting with Truffle Dog Company and, after more than 2 miles tromping around the woods with Gator-the-dog, we had about 2 pounds worth of beautiful-smelling …