Weekend Getaway

Thanks to a tip-off from some friends a few months ago, the Hubs and I snatched up a LivingSocial deal and took a quick jaunt to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island this past weekend. It was our first vacation together since our honeymoon to Seabrook back in September, so it was really nice to get away.

We hopped on the 9:00am ferry to Anacortes and arrived in Friday Harbor just after 10:30am, leaving us plenty of time to explore the island before we were able to check in to our hotel.

Our first expedition was to the adorably tiny Roche Harbor; however, before we pulled in to the teeny town, we stumbled across this incredible sculpture park. It just popped up out of nowhere! We took at least an hour walking around the grounds and looking at every single piece. One of my favorite pieces was the one pictured below. We approached it from behind and assumed it was going to be a painting of the entire field with all of the sculptures... but no! It was much more clever than that: a simple mirror secured to an easel. We had to snap a picture.

At Roche Harbor, we walked throughout the marina pointing out all of the different boats' names and seeing where they all came from.

The rest of the weekend was spent exploring beaches, lighthouses, and walking wind-swept cliffs and fields along fox and rabbit trails.

Experiencing nature with loved ones may be the most swoonworthy thing of all.

*swoon*
Paige

Brush Your Shoulders Off

It is absolutely gorgeous in Seattle right this minute and it's supposed to stay this way for awhile.

On top of it all, I have a four day weekend full of exciting events: the baby-naming ceremony for The Boyfriend's brand new niece, The Boyfriend's grandmother's 90th birthday bash, canoeing in the Arboretum, puppy-sitting, a colleague's performance at the Northwest Folklife Festival, Happy Hours, and friends visiting from out of town!

Perhaps a beach trip is in order, complete with bikini... or at least some off-the-shoulder blouse action!



I love the combo/contrast of the thick pearls with the longer necklace!

Have a wonderful weekend!

*swoon*
Paige

Heat It Up

As the days are slowly getting longer and the temperatures start to rise (just a little), I'm noticing more and more people staying out longer in the early evening hours. Getting back into their running routines, playing tether ball on the playground, walking around together carrying coffees. It makes me look forward to truly warmer weather when I can sit outside with a good book, go kayaking in my bathing suit, make real iced tea that brews in the sunshine, and go on hilltop hikes to watch the sun set (yes, even in stillettos!):

Bersa

What do you look forward to when the days warm up?

*swoon*
Paige

Into The Wild

This weekend, the boyfriend and I are taking a wonderful trip to an island cabin. Such a great getaway!

Anyway, I've been daydreaming of the wooded wilderness we're headed to, and decided to track down some nature-inspired accessories for you and your home. Have a wonderful long weekend!



*swoon*
Paige

1. Acorn Necklace
2. Wolf Ring (Daphna Simon)
3. Love Birds Brooch
4. Bird Sculpture
5. Owl Stuffie (GreenOwlCuriosities)
6. Gingko Leaf Bowl
7. Sand Dollar Pendant

Tumbleweed Homes

Tumbleweed Tiny Houses have been around for quite some time, but I can't help but share this fantastic company with you. Many of their homes are so small they can be towed by a car; and yet they're still completely comfortable and very well designed (read: adorable). I have always dreamed of someday owning a little country cottage - these are absolute perfection and would be at the top of my list. Check out their website. I promise you'll enjoy it thoroughly.


*swoon*
Paige