We’ve reached the peak of summer and her beauty can be seen everywhere we look, from brilliant yellow sunflowers and ripe tomatoes nearly bursting off their vines, to children soaking up the sunshine and ice cream trucks cruising around town. It is the perfect time of year to jump in the car or board a plane and enjoy the splendor of the USA. This month I invite you to explore top sculpture parks, botanical gardens, and historic homes from around the country—happy summer vacationing!
Read MoreJune is the perfect time of year to hop in the car and create your own adventure! This month I invite you to take a journey and discover something new in Portland. Immerse yourself in a current local art exhibit, find a sense of tranquility in the incredible Japanese garden, and stop into one of my all-time favorite linen stores. Together, these destinations provide a delightful day trip filled with adventure and intention.
Read MoreThe pageantry of Spring has arrived, the rain is subsiding and our days are lengthening. I find myself stealing time in the garden before work and longing for a good bike ride. The extraordinary beauty of the months to come are some of the most compelling reasons we choose to live in the Pacific Northwest. This month I’d like to introduce you to an iconic garden, stunning homes that help contribute to those in need and an international film festival that is an annual global event.
Read MoreSpring is here and our world is renewed and bursting with life. Tulip Magnolias open like upside down umbrellas and the pink rain of cherry blossoms always create a magical moment. April is the perfect month to celebrate new beginnings and great ideas. I’d like to take a moment to reflect on art, design and botany with a local exhibit, stunning architecture and botanical surrounds designed to inspire.
Read MoreAs we venture through our final full month of the winter season, it can be easy to forget about the present and instead look toward the months ahead. Indeed, spring will soon be here, bringing with it an abundance of new life. Yet there is plenty of beauty to be found during nature’s slumber, beneath the layers of frost and within the quiet and tranquil days. Until we reach the warmer months, let’s delight in some of the most wonderful winter gardens, discover fantastic art with Patrick Dougherty, and see the world through a new lens with doors that celebrate whimsy.
Read MoreThe winter season is here and the new year has offered us a feeling of fortuitous possibilities. Frosty mornings are greeting us with a chill while short days filled with crisp sunshine afford the perfect opportunity to reinvigorate our senses. Stimulate your eye with a look at an interesting work of art. Say hello to nature with the latest in botany. Ignite creativity with a unique approach to design. However you choose to spend the season, may it brim with new opportunities that excite!
Read MoreAs we make our journey toward the winter solstice, the days have begun to shorten and the signs of a new season are all around. The crisp, morning air greets us with a sense of refreshment and revitalization, we are preparing to spend cherished time with family and friends—both near and far—and the little ones are delighting in the idea of snowfall. This truly is, as they say, the most wonderful time of the year.
Read MoreWinter has begun to make her presence known, as the leaves have fallen from the trees, giving way to brisk, frost-filled mornings. We are right at the lull before the busy holiday season begins, and it’s an excellent time to reflect on the year and share a quiet moment with family. I love to stroll through the city and neighborhoods amidst twinkling lights and take in the splendor of the season.
Read MoreAs we progress further into Fall our surroundings continue to change with the season. Leaves scatter on the ground, exposing barren branches that will soon prepare for new growth and each dewy morning awakens your senses with a chill. It is a wonderful month to explore the world around you and reconnect with your inner self before the holiday season begins.
Read MoreThe Pacific Northwest is a region that celebrated the rich world of art. The events below offer the opportunity to explore art in all forms while giving back to the community.
Read MoreWith the dawning of a new season we can anticipate days filled with morning mists and crisp air. Streets will soon be lined with autumnal colors, as a portrait of bright hues unfolds before our eyes. It can be easy to get swept up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, but this time of year is truly magical if you stop and take a moment to enjoy fall in the Pacific Northwest.
Read MoreAugust comes with warm weather and offers a final full month to delight in nature before the fall season is arrives. Whether you are busy preparing for another school year or are seeking to plan one last summer road trip, I encourage you to cherish the month before it is over.
Read MoreWe are now into one of the most gorgeous times of year in the Pacific Northwest, as July hearkens celebration and sunshine. Whether it’s a summer cookout spent with good company, discovering new art and design destinations, or learning about our region’s botany, I hope you’ll take the time to savor all that this season brings.
Read MoreJune marks the changing of the seasons, as spring rain nourishes our lush landscapes and summer sunshine allows us to delight in time spent outdoors. As we move into the warmest months of the year, be sure to seek joy in all things that you do.
Read MoreAs we approach Summer in the Northwest I am always struck by Earth’s magnificent reveal as she wakes up with a roar. I find that my senses become more acute and my appreciation for the beauty that surrounds us is very alive. Embrace the season and explore what’s new and exciting.
Read More2017 has ended and a year full of new trends has emerged. While many of the previous year's patterns are continuing, the real estate market is an ever-changing realm filled with possibilities.
Read MoreSpring is a season of renewal and fresh ideas that open our vision to new possibilities. I would like to share with you my three favorite things in the world of art, design and botany. It is my hope that these ideas contribute to a richer version of the possible ways we can personalize and incorporate beauty in our daily living. May this season be filled with joy and new beginnings!
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