As you saw in yesterday’s Tattoosday, we spent our weekend at the Portland Tattoo Expo! We had a really good time, brought home some new artwork, and even an award for my thigh tattoo! We’re looking forward to seeing everyone again at the Evergreen Tattoo Invitational next spring! And speaking of spring.. our weather has been a little bit crazy and we’re still getting some fairly nice days. My garden… Keep Reading
Hello October! I’ve waited 11 months for you to roll around again so I’m going to make sure I appreciate every day this month! I said goodbye to September and twenty-five yesterday by spending the day at the pumpkin patch. I’m at the point in my life where I appreciate experiences with good company on my birthday more than I do free Jell-O shots from the bar, so my day… Keep Reading
The past few weeks have been extremely busy socially and I’m finding myself struggling to keep up! I know that waiting for life to calm down is a bit of a waste of time because in my experience, it only seems to pick up the pace! I’m doing my best to keep up with comments, emails, and questions so hang in there with me! Last Saturday we attended the after… Keep Reading
It’s been a little while since I’ve done any DIY beauty tutorials here on the blog and given that we’re in the season for all things pumpkin spice, I thought this would be the perfect return post! Not only does this mask smell (and taste) delicious, but it packs tons of benefits for your skin! Cinnamon and honey are both great for treating acne, reducing the signs of aging, and… Keep Reading
Last weekend you might have seen that I took over the Sailor Jerry Instagram and shared photos from our three day camping adventure, but now you get the details! We packed up the car Friday afternoon which left a small 3 foot by 3 foot area in the back for me to squeeze into. I lost feeling to my lower half about 10 minutes in and after a 3 hour… Keep Reading
It’s officially September! I’m looking forward to seeing the leaves change, chilly nights, and drinking gallons of pumpkin spice lattes! Since September is also my birthday month, I’ve decided once again to try my Birthday Bucket List idea. Last year I wasn’t too successful because we had so many visitors out here and a lot going on, so I’m excited to give it a shot again! Even if I don’t… Keep Reading
This past weekend we met up with family that were traveling through Astoria on their year-long road trip throughout the U.S. We were really excited to finally explore further up north on the coast since we typically just head south. We stopped and had lunch at a little pub that was rumored to be haunted, but the only thing haunting we found was the angry bartender who seemed less than… Keep Reading
Happy Friday everyone! I hope that you all have had a chance to check out the delicious Pineapple Basil Mojito recipe that my friend and fellow blogger, Amber of Gypsies Crafts & Treats, shared this morning.. and I’m guessing a few of you have already made it your top priority to make this weekend! I just wanted to take a quick minute to share my recent feature in Rosieteapot Magazine!… Keep Reading
Since it’s the last day of the month I thought I would share an update on our container garden! Pro-gardeners.. cut me some slack.. this was trial and error for me as a first time veggie grower, but the experience has taught me a lot and I’m already planning next year’s garden!
I am NOT a morning person. Unless I stay up all night, watching the sunrise is not something that happens for me often. In an effort to change that around, I thought I would make a fun breakfast inspired wall that would brighten my mood and make me look forward to early mornings! I can’t wait to add new artwork, photos, and other breakfast paraphernalia, but for now here’s what I… Keep Reading
I’m so happy to finally be able to share this with you all! I picked up this tea cart from Goodwill almost a year ago and finally got it revamped last week. A little spray paint and a little patience resulted in this bright and funky new bar that was the much needed pop of color we needed in our space!
Summer is the perfect time to incorporate florals into your wardrobe and my favorite way to do that is with hair flowers! It always baffles me to see how expensive hair flowers are in some shops when it’s so easy (and cheap!) to make your own. I scored my roses for just a few bucks, grabbed some hair clips, and put it all together with my hot glue gun.. also known… Keep Reading
Whenever I’m out thrift store shopping I always find a plethora of abandoned teacups without their saucer counterpart. I decided to give new life to these beautiful cups by using them as cacti and succulent planters! They’re low maintenance plants and add simple color and texture to your space! See how easy it is to make your own!
We kind of have another kitty! If you follow me on Instagram you might have already seen me post about this little guy. He’s a stray that’s been hanging around our neighborhood for a few months. He was obviously an indoor cat for most of his life and then either got out of the house and lost or was abandoned by his previous owners. Either way, he’s be abused by… Keep Reading
If you haven’t started your summer garden yet, it’s not too late! Despite not having a backyard (just a really large back deck) I was determined to grow a few veggies for the summer and here’s how you can too!
Photo source: @astraltravel Yesterday my Instagram feed was filled with a lot of angry reposts of the photo above regarding a segment that aired on Sunrise, an Australian morning show, a few days ago. The topic being discussed was tattooed women and one of the broadcasters didn’t have the kindest things to say. She stated that women will regret any tattoo they get, other people make negative assumptions about tattooed… Keep Reading
Phew! Yesterday I spent nearly eight hours just cooking! Four recipes, one cocktail, and one wedding craft later and I’m finally finished..for now. My kitchen of course was in shambles, but it was all worth it! I have a lot of fun projects and delectable dishes coming your way! Last week I had a quick tattoo session to put in some more work on my thigh and we’re just about… Keep Reading
Image source: Lindsey Rickert Photography If you remember my Behind The Scenes post, than you’re already familiar with my friend and photographer, Lindsey Rickert. She also took my banner and profile image for the blog! This summer Lindsey will be embarking on a journey across the United States to photograph as many drive-in theaters as she can. The images will be compiled into a coffee table book that is meant… Keep Reading
Holy panic attack… I had some issues with my computer this morning and thought it had a virus or had bit the dust once and for all. I’m happy to report that I’m back up and running, but I’ll be spending the remainder of the day making multiple backups of EVERYTHING! This week we have the pleasure of dog sitting our two favorite Bostons, Milo and Shotzy! Josh has been… Keep Reading
A while back I wrote an article about tattoo etiquette which highlighted the do’s and don’t’s of interacting with tattooed individuals. You’ve heard from the “tattoo-ee” stand point, but what about the tattoo-er? I asked around to local artists to get the scoop on everything from tipping to hygiene. Here’s what they had to say!
Image courtesy of SailorJerry.com Whether it was on an item of clothing, someone’s skin, or you happened to pick up a bottle of the rum created in his honor, you’ve no doubt seen the work of the late and great Norman ‘Sailor Jerry’ Collins. With so many new tattoo artists emerging every day, we sometimes forget the men that started it all. Norman was an innovator in his craft and… Keep Reading
Image courtesty of Sailor Jerry In celebration of Norman Collins’ 103rd birthday next Tuesday, Sailor Jerry will be hosting events around the country and giving out 103 free swallow tattoos! You might have a swallow tattoo already or you’re just mulling the idea around as a future tattoo, but you might find the origins of this traditional flash image quite fascinating! Tattoo by Samuele Briganti. Source: https://instagram.com/samuelebriganti Among the most popular… Keep Reading
I can’t speak for anyone else, but I find the holidays extremely stressful! Traveling, family, and trying to find the perfect gift for everyone (without going broke) can all add pressure to what should be an otherwise merry time of year. I decided to make things a bit easier for myself this year by creating homemade body scrubs to give as gifts. This simple 4 ingredient scrub keeps your skin… Keep Reading
I’m so happy to have finally gotten a chance to work with Allison from Dream A Little Bigger. She works harder than any other blogger I’ve seen and it inspires me every day! Not only does she churn out one-of-a-kind crafts on a regular basis, but she also does recipes, blogging tips, and interviews with other bloggers. I was extremely honored when she asked if I would do an interview… Keep Reading