It’s a hot, humid, late afternoon in Venice, Italy when we hop off the water bus for our stop to meet photographer Marta with Flytographer for our family vacation shoot. We’ve been here for a few days now and are just getting our feet under us and kicking our jet lag. I’m still on a high and ... Read More about Our postcard from Venice and why we use Flytographer for bucket list trips
Our insatiable hunger for more Anthony Bourdain
The news broke this morning of Anthony Bourdain’s passing. By suicide on location in France the news reports. It is too soon to know the details, so speculation is rampant. I can hardly believe it as I type the words and have not been able to stop thinking about it all day. My heart is heavy and I ... Read More about Our insatiable hunger for more Anthony Bourdain
Beach dreaming at L’Auberge Del Mar
I'm dreaming of a San Diego beach getaway. Where the sand is soft between my toes, the ocean breeze is warm and the sun on my face greets me like an old friend. It's now fall here in Seattle. The leaves are bright shades of yellow, red and orange. I love this time of year in the Northwest, but find ... Read More about Beach dreaming at L’Auberge Del Mar
Spontaneous Kirkland staycation at The Woodmark, Carillon Point
I was out for a run one afternoon this summer when I got a totally wild idea. My husband was out of town - how fun would it be to surprise the girls with a last minute overnight stay? Explore Kirkland runs an outdoor movie night in the park series during the summer. That evening, they were ... Read More about Spontaneous Kirkland staycation at The Woodmark, Carillon Point
Fall into style at the new modern W Bellevue | Luxury hotel Bellevue
The anticipation of this summer's opening of the new W Bellevue Hotel was palatable. If you haven't had a chance to stay at the new luxury hotel, the W Bellevue yet, now is the time. The kids are back in school and it's time to grab some girlfriends, your fall boots, and plan a shop and stay night ... Read More about Fall into style at the new modern W Bellevue | Luxury hotel Bellevue