february favorites

This month I think I slowly started a new boot collection. Here are a few finds this month:

-Abercrombie is making a comeback, and I am benefiting. Seriously, they've got some cute clothes now and I'm loving their sweaters and jeans. 

-Hello, over-the-knee boots! I got mine at Nordstrom Rack here 

-Falling in love with succulents. Got some cute white pots here

-The perfect blanket here

-Tan booties from overstock

on dating solo

I have always thought it was the saddest thing to see people eating alone; and I still do. I immediately jump to conclusions that they are lonely and need a friend.  However, I had some time to myself and decided to stroll into St. Honoré Bakery. Oh, the love I have for this great place. I ordered my vanilla latte (which is a new favorite of mine, as I started on the coffee train a little late in life), and pastry. I was then questioned on whether I'd like it "for here, or to go?" Stumped. I spotted a chair at the bar and bravely said "for here!" Considering, if you don't have a table to yourself then it doesn't seem as bad, right? Then I got to the bar and set my purse on the chair next to me. It wasn't long until a mom and kids came by and asked if someone would be joining me. I immediately felt like a loser answering no and moving my purse. This mom chatted it up with the baker and as I listened in on studying abroad in France and all things French baking, I actually realized I was enjoying it. At the end of it, it wasn't so bad. I survived my solo date.

After my cafe visit, I headed over to a new little place in Portland: Work/Shop. Run. Don't walk. It's the cutest little thing. I'm anxiously waiting for their next calligraphy workshop, as I'm dying to learn. Here are a few tidbits: 

I even got myself a little gift

Très Bien

Très Bien, meaning very good, is the cabin we stayed at over Valentine's Day weekend; and a very good weekend it was indeed. We spent our time doing very little. Besides going out to check up on how much was left of Detroit Lake, we stayed in and did one of my favorite things. Cuddle. As if I needed a romantic holiday to celebrate my love for Erik, it was nice to escape and hide out in this A frame.  

So crazy how low the water still is.

Hello, gorgeous.

Two roses for two Valentine's together!

Best cuddle spot ever. 

I wasn't even upset about the amount of rain we experienced. Detroit, OR needs all the rain it can get!

Chocolate fondue will be our new thing, seeing as how Erik couldn't stop obsessing over it.

I think A frame cabins have become one of my newest obsessions.

overcoming procrastination

It has been one year, 3 months, and 2 weeks since I returned from my European adventure, and as embarrassing as it may feel to post this, I have to do it. I have thought many times about getting the end of my trip up here, but as more time passed I thought it was too late. This week, I found myself going through old photos and came across Germany. Lovely, Germany. One of the most amazing weeks of my life, even if I spent a great deal binge watching Weeds with my best friend.  But that's just it. That week will always live in my memory, as I got to reunite with my person after nearly ten months and see this whole new world she was living in. While also realizing at the same time, we will always be able to pick up where we left off. From Munich to Heidelberg to Frankfurt, I just have to share. After all, it's never too late. Right? 

month of love

People. It's already February, and yesterday was New Year's, and last week was Christmas. Which means two weeks ago was my anniversary with Barb.  In case you're confused, Erik and I usually call each other "bab" and if you can't seem to figure out how that's pronounced, this weekend I said it and realized it kind of sounds like a Long Island way of saying Barb. So there you have it. It stuck (for me at least, and I know he's not as fond of it).  Anyways, since February seems to already be here and I'm feeling automatically more lovey, here's a video I made for our anniversary.

Enjoy.