This year I thought it would be fun to make a little holiday collection. I had such a great time sketching out some ideas that evoked thoughts of the holidays and Christmas nostalgia.
I plan on wearing a few of these to upcoming parties this season. My favorite is the big bow necklace. What’s your favorite?
Find something you like? I will be giving away one of these holiday necklaces to one lucky newsletter subscriber at the beginning of next month. So be sure you’re signed up!
The other day there was a package by the door addressed to Walker and Jessica. Inside was this book, “Larry Gets Lost in Seattle” by John Skewes. I knew that neither Walker or I had ordered this book and there was no message inside to clue us in. Hmmm. I sent Walker a text at work but he didn’t respond and the mystery continued.
Later that same day I checked the mail and there was a card from my sweet friend Katherine and the answer to the mystery. She had sent the book as a house warming gift and because she thought it was pretty cute (which it is). Good thing they both arrived on the same day or I would have been so confused!
Anyhow the book is a bit of a tour of Seattle through the eyes of a dog that gets lost from his friend. It highlights a lot of must see places in the city, a few of which I’ve yet to check out. It seems as if John Skewes has a few other books similar to this one for other cities. Maybe a cute gift idea for someone on your list?
Ours will be proudly displayed on our coffee table. Thank you Katherine!
Happy Labor Day everyone! Probably by the time you’re reading this I’ll be on my way to Seattle. The time has come for me to begin my move and separation, once again, from Michigan.
I have enjoyed my time back home so much I can barely say. I got to spend so much time with my family, so much time in the state I absolutely adore, I got to visit so many friends, and overall I just got to recharge and prepare for my next big move. In so many ways I’m so glad I was able to do this. I feel like a pretty lucky person most days and believe me I do not take it for granted. I’m thankful everyday for what I’ve achieved, for my wonderful and supportive family, and my amazing friends. Being home has made me all the more grateful and lets be honest-all the more sad to be leaving again.
I know big adventures await me in Seattle and I’ll get to be with Walker, but being the sentimental person I am, big tears well up in my eyes every time I think that tomorrow this time I’ll be 2,200 miles away from home. I’m also being pretty silly because I’ll be back for a camping vacation in 2 and a half weeks.
I just need to focus on the not so sad things. I get to decorate our new apartment, the post office is a half mile away and has regular hours, I will probably have at least 4 places to grocery shop within a 1 mile radius, there is a hardware store nearby, tons of restaurants, some nice second hand shops, and of course I’ll get to be with Walker. Who has been waiting very patiently for me to return from my “summer vacation”.
My last weekend in Michigan was perfect! My sister invited me and my dad and brother (who happened to be around at the time) to her in-laws cabin to go boating, swimming, and eat the most delicious smoked ribs. We headed out Saturday morning and let me say we all needed some relaxation time. We went out on the lake, socialized on a sandbar for the better part of the day, cooked out when we returned, and enjoyed everyone’s company in the evening. We headed home on Sunday so I could finish packing and have a quiet last evening home. It was so nice having us all together right before I had to head out. It was pretty crazy though, looking out over the water, and thinking that the very next day I would be in Seattle. Man has the summer flown by!
It always does though when you’re having fun.
So to celebrate my big move and snick our noses up at the end of summer I’m offering free shipping in both of my shops through September 9th. Use the code FREESHIP and shop here or here.
