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    Santa Fe – A Weekend Guide to New Mexico’s Capital

    November 7, 2018November 8, 2018

    Santa Fe – A Weekend Guide to New Mexico’s Capital I’d never been to New Mexico before – it wasn’t even on my bucket list. But after spending a fall weekend in Santa Fe, I’m anxious to return. On a whim, my friend Chelsea invited me to join her and three friends on a ladies weekend.

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    John & Lizzie – A Pacific Northwest Wedding

    September 19, 2018September 19, 2018

    John & Lizzie – A Pacific Northwest Wedding | Lake Crescent Lodge, Washington I can say with certainty that shooting a wedding for people you love is the best kind of job. John and I work together at Outdoor Research. After proposing to Lizzie, he told me I was their wedding photographer. I shot my

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    • This is what my kitchen looked like a few days ago. . This is not what my kitchen looks like now after a day of cookie decorating. #noregrets
    • This morning I’m making my *final* batch of cookies. . Ending this holiday cookie spree with a classic gingerbread. I love Saturdays like these.
    • I am so ready for the weekend. . I’m going to decorate some cookies, go to an art show and snuggle up with a hot cup of Earl Grey. . What do you have planned? ✨
    • This little wooden sled on my door is so cute. . However, when there’s even the slightest gust of wind it rattles and shakes against the glass. . The first time it happened, it didn’t seem like the wind was strong enough to move it. Having seen one too many true crime shows, I went right to, “someone is trying to get in” and promptly locked the door. . The next night, Ben called me downstairs because he had heard it move, and he too got freaked out. I quickly glanced outside, saw no one with a hatchet, and then made sure the door was locked. . We’ve pretty much resigned ourselves to the fact that it’s not someone trying to murder us and is simply a windy gust blowing up from the harbor. But still, the occasional pitter patter against the glass gives me pause. . Couldn’t I just tape it down to keep it from rat-a-tat-tatting and put my mind at ease? Sure. But I probably won’t. . 18 days til Christmas!!!!!! 🎄⭐️
    • I have fond memories of drinking Earl Grey tea with my Aunt Joycie. After every meal we’d have a spot of tea, topped off with a little cream and sugar. . Today I generally drink my tea black, but Earl Grey is still my favorite. It accompanies needlepoint and photo editing on crisp, cool nights. . What’s your favorite tea this time of year? Constant Comment? Chamomile? Peppermint? ☕️
    • As a kid and even a young adult, I LOVED going away for Christmas. That may have been because I was raised in Florida, and that whole “Santa riding a flamingo” has just never been my thing. . This year I can’t wait to cuddle in on Vashon for a staycation. Hot cocoa, holiday movies, Christmas cookies... what more could you want? 🎄⭐️
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