Springtime Photo Shoot

Inspired by pink pastels & feminine florals, Whitney McGuire Photography & I set off to UW's famous lawn for a mini photo shoot. The iconic cherry blossoms mixed with the morning sun created the perfect backdrop & I love how these turned out!

I've got a little "spring" in my step, 

SJW

This or That | Seattle

Seattle is bursting at the seams with fun things to do, eat, & see. It's a jammin' city, with lots of options. Sometimes it's hard to choose, but here's my gut reaction preferences: 

1. Portage Bay or Macrina Bakery: Portage Bay. It's hard to beat that berry bar : )
2. SAM or Frye: SAM, although I've been wanting to visit the Frye
3. Red Hook or Chateau St. Michelle: Chateau St. Michelle because vineyards...
4. Paramount or the Moore: Love the Moore!
5. Light Rail or Metro bus: Light Rail for sure
6. KEXP or The End: The End
7. I-5 or Aurora: Hwy 99, the view of Elliott Bay is classic
8. Pike Place or neighborhood farmer’s market: Pike Place. I worked a block away for 3 years, so it's close to my heart
9. Stranger or Seattle Weekly: I don't read either one
10. Molly Moon's or Cupcake Royale: Mr. Fleece & I love bonanza from Cupcake Royale
11. Greenlake or Lake Union: Lake Union because houseboats 
12. Gasworks or Golden Gardens: Gasworks - there's always so much life happening
13. Dick’s or Red Mill: I'd have to go with Uneeda Burger : ) 
14. Northgate or Pacific Place: Pacific Place - our church used to meet in the AMC movie theater
15. Space Needle or Smith Tower: I love the shape of Smith Tower
16. Fremont Troll or Hammering Man: Fremont Troll
17. Broadway or Market: Market
18. Crocodile or Neumos: Crocodile 
19. Woodland Park Zoo or Seattle Aquarium: We were members of the Woodland Park Zoo when we first moved here - it definitely wins!
20. Volunteer Park or Lincoln Park: I love Volunteer Park & always will. 

Flipping a coin,

SJW

The Big Reveal

Mr. Fleece & I finished our remodel! We've spent hours picking out flooring, meeting with contractors, & researching everything from "which blinds to buy" to "how to reinstall doors" to "how to remove stickers from a mailbox." Lots of learning. Lots of exhaustion. Lots of money. But, the unit is now online & ready for the perfect non-smoking, clean, rent-paying tenant : )

Here's our sales pitch:

Enjoy living in a charming one bedroom house at the base of Queen Anne and get the benefits of a neighborhood feel with the convenience of city living. This main floor duplex is 600 sq. ft. with a living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and two closets. Amenities include a washer/dryer in unit, dishwasher, and ample storage. The kitchen is very spacious with a sliding glass door that opens to a large deck with view of the Space Needle. Other charming features include a breakfast nook, recently refinished hardwood floors, and claw foot bathtub. The unit has windows on all sides that bring in lots of natural light. There are also top-up bottom-down blinds for privacy in the bedroom and living room. Take advantage of close bus lines and convenient grocery store and restaurants. 

kitchen looking toward living room

kitchen looking toward deck

breakfast nook

living room 

living room

bedroom

bedroom

bathroom

view from deck

back of unit

The nook is the best part,

SJW

Life Wright Now | February

February has been an incredibly busy month. Mr. Fleece and I have been in the thick of remodeling and upgrading the upstairs unit of our duplex. Watching everything come together has been fun & we've learned a ton, especially how to be patient with one another. So many decisions...& indecision.
Photos coming soon!

Watching

This past weekend I relived my childhood & the new Netflix hit, Fuller House. The story follows DJ Fuller raising three boys with the help of sister Stephanie & best friend, Kimmy Gibbler. Overall, it's incredibly cheesy, but of course, a tad heartwarming too : ) My favorite scene so far was where Stephanie gifted Danny a suit jacket made from their blue & white couch material. #classic

Also this clip of Saoirse Ronan. 

Eating
Martha Stewart's One Pot cookbook has been my recent motivation in the kitchen. With great photos, simple recipes, & easy clean-up, it's a little more appealing to cook after a long day at the office. So far I've made Classic Chicken Noodle Soup and Irish Beef & Stout Soup.

Reading

Anita Diamant's The Boston Girl follows the story of a modern woman as told from grandmother to granddaughter. It's got me thinking about hard work, family, friends, summers, & decisions. 

Listening

I recently stumbled upon the band Pretty Broken Things after I heard the lead vocalist Katie Costello at a small event in Seattle. I've been listening to their album Let it Come & Let it Pass ever since. I love the songs 1983 - Present & Here it Is.

Wishing spring break still existed,
SJW