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A Trip to the Pacific Northwest

December 6, 2024

At the end of October, Jeremy and I made our way to Oregon for the first time. I was attending a work conference in Portland, and we tacked on a few extra days to have to ourselves since we've both always had an interest in visiting the area. Little did we know, I'd spend the second half of the trip ...

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Filed Under: Travel, West Coast Tagged: our adventures, travel, wanderlust, west coast

Wanderlust: Europe in November

September 17, 2023

We're over the moon to share that we're heading to Europe in November! We’ve long talked about exploring Europe together, but as I’m sure many of you can relate, it’s been hard enough to save for and plan a trip in the states, let alone overseas the past few years! With travel restrictions, airline ...

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Filed Under: International, Travel Tagged: travel, wanderlust

Wanderlust: France in the Spring

March 21, 2018

Lately, I've been trying to limit my travel bug itch to destinations within the states, but for some reason, my mind keeps wandering across the pond, to France. ...

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Filed Under: International, Travel Tagged: travel, wanderlust

On the Road: A Winter Weekend in Milwaukee

February 20, 2018

Hey friends! I hope your week is off to a great start. I’m feeling like I could sleep the rest of it away already, as the past several days have been jam-packed and go-go-go! ...

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Filed Under: Midwest, Travel Tagged: on the road, travel, wanderlust

Wanderlust: Milwaukee in Winter

February 3, 2018

Jeremy and I are making our way to Milwaukee in a couple of weeks for a very special performance – Bon Iver’s “For Emma” ten year anniversary show! We’re so excited for the concert, and equally excited about spending some time in the city together. ...

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Filed Under: Midwest, Travel Tagged: midwest, on the road, travel, wanderlust

On the Road: Our Adventures in Michigan

October 15, 2017

Michigan in October is something else. Jeremy and I spent the past week traveling around the state, and only just very lightly scratched the surface of all the beauty, history, and attractions it has to offer. ...

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Filed Under: Midwest, Travel Tagged: midwest, on the road, roadtrip, travel, wanderlust

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Almost every nook and cranny of our home is filled Almost every nook and cranny of our home is filled with sentimental pieces. I’m the daughter, granddaughter, and niece that will gladly take items the family may otherwise get rid of or have tucked away in closets for decades, untouched. The kind of traveler that looks for leaves and shells and rocks to keep in my pockets and carry with me, so I can always hold a piece of where I’ve been. Usually, I have no idea where these things may come to live in my own home, but they always manage to find their perfect places in time.

These shelves alone hold a basket full of stones and shells from around the world, framed high school love letters my grandpa wrote to my grandma in the 1940s, an assortment of found and inherited books, some well more than a century old, and sweet portraits of my great grandparents. 

While I strive to avoid clutter, I do love filling every room with as many meaningful pieces as I can. Because while many things are just things, some are so much more. 🤍

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