Several months ago I came across an ad in one of my magazines about a Marimekko exhibit coming to Seattle! I’m not into fashion, but I was familiar with Marimekko because their beautiful, colorful patterns often appear on Crate&Barrel items like bedding and shower curtains, several of which I’ve purchased. I knew they were based …
Continue reading A Sunday in Ballard: Farmers Markets and Nordic Heritage
We spent our first day on Hawaii's Big Island acclimating, exploring the Kona Coast, touring a coffee plantation, and seeing one of the few green sand beaches in the world. I wasn't sure how anything else could top it, but I quickly learned that the Big Island had a lot more to discover! Our second …
We had a whirlwind trip to Ohio for my best friend's wedding, grabbed brunch with our families the next morning, and then caught our flight to Hamburg, Germany. Brian has an annual work conference there, and this time I was able to tag along. It's only the second time I've traveled with him for work …
I don't know about you, but I don't pay any attention to houses until I'm in the market for a house. I'm the same way about cars and other large ticket items. I guess I'm just not much of a window shopper. Now that we're in house-hunting mode, however, I can't stop looking at houses-- …
Finding direction and purpose on the road, in the outdoors, and on the page
Finding direction and purpose on the road, in the outdoors, and on the page
Finding direction and purpose on the road, in the outdoors, and on the page
Heather's Compass 