King County
A Visit To Third Culture Coffee
Located in Old Bellevue is the unique and aesthetic Third Culture Coffee (3C). The cafe sits in an apartment building’s retail space and is conveniently less than a block away…
A Winter Hike to Franklin Falls
Resting between the north and south lanes of I-90 lies an idyllic scene, full of cedar and pine that seem to stretch miles into the sky and views of the…
5 Killer Cafés in Seattle That Don’t Rhyme With “Arbucks”
Let’s face it – there’s a comfort with knowing there’s a convenient caffeine station in every strip mall and grocery store that takes your gold card from an app on…
Holiday Wreath Making In Duvall
Last weekend I had the pleasure of being invited to make a wreath for a charity drive at Duvall Flower and Gifts in Washington. I was intrigued. I have zero…
A Trip to Sweet Mickey’s, Ballard’s Sweetest Shop
Walking inside Sweet Mickey’s retro-styled candy store on Ballard Avenue, I was expecting to learn more about the eternal appeal of crafted sugar in all its forms and flavors. I’ve…
A Weekend Getaway to The Cedar River Cabin
The Cedar River Cabin is located in Maple Valley, Washington, and is only a forty-five-minute drive from Seattle! Our drive was extra dreamy and beautiful since the fall colors around…
Visiting Used Bookstores Near Seattle
What are you up to this weekend? If you are fortunate enough to be reading this while looking at a forecast of sunny skies and warm weather then I presume your answer…
4 Best Hot Chocolate Spots In Seattle
With the weather getting colder outside, there’s never been a better time to get a warm cup of hot chocolate. This is especially true if you love the outdoors, as…
6 Vintage Pike Place Market Shops For The Perfect Evening
Pike Place Market in Seattle has been a beloved shopping hot spot for over 100 years. With shops of all kinds, it’s no wonder why Pike Place Market is still…
The Magic of Crystal Mountain: Tips From a Snowboard Instructor
I hopped off Chair 6 and started traversing towards Southback. The resort was to my left and all 14,411 feet of Mount Rainier was staring at me on the right….
Visiting PowellsWood Garden and Redondo Beach
Just a short drive from either Seattle or Tacoma, south King County has many great places to explore outside. PowellsWood Garden in Federal Way and the Redondo Beach area in…
Visiting Canter-Berry Farms: More Than Just a U-Pick Blueberry Farm
Along a winding country road beneath the shadow of Mt. Rainier lies a blueberry farm fondly known as Canter-Berry Farms. To the unknowing tourist, the farm appears to be an…