February Rain

Sometimes I find it hard to stay positive when the weather turns south around here. I realize Seattle is most known for its constant rain (as seen in Sleepless in Seattle) but with the weather so beautiful in the summer it's easy to forget how it becomes such a drag come winter and spring. Instead of focusing on outside right now (because there's nothing I can do about the torrential downpour) I am going to focus on the inside (of my house that is.)

Here are some interior inspirations i've been admiring this morning.

I'm loving the all white walls, doors, and door frames. The white and black accents go great with the plants and the wooden chair. This picture reminds me a lot of my bedroom.
Found at this lovely website.

I really adore these neutral colors! and the chandelier is amazing.
coco&kelly

If I could have exposed brick in my house I think my whole life would be complete!

(original source unknown)

More exposed brick!

I also could really use some more plants in my living room.
(found at the same source as photo above)

Thanks for letting me share!

Snowed In!

Last night the snow started falling around 7:30pm. We have had several nights of little flakes and about a millimeter of snow the next morning only to be washed away by the morning rain. Last night was slightly different though. I woke up for my first full day off from work in a long time to find inches of snow on the ground. For some this is normal, an everyday occurrence even. But for us Seattlites it doesn't snow very often and well . . we tend to panic. That is when you turn on the news and see piles of cars in ditches and power outages from our lack of preparedness for the winter. So today I am not even going to try to get out of my driveway. Today I am going to sip on my coffee, catch up on my book(s) and really take the day off for myself.

Hope everyone is staying warm!

xo,
Meg

Adventure

Here are a few pictures I've been admiring lately. 

I think it's time for a new year adventure!

Want to be here so bad!

Beautiful scenery

xo,

Meg

Cozy Interiors

After hearing about all the snow around the world I am getting a little jealous over here in Seattle. We had a "fake" snow day where it snowed about an inch and then it rained within a couple hours. I always idealize snow in my head and picture making hot cocoa and drinking it by the fire with a nice book or being outside making perfect snowmen and having a snowball fight.

Here are some cozy interiors i've been admiring lately and would love to snuggle up in after a storm.

This beautiful interior with white walls, fur and a cozy fireplace looks perfect

I love how soft and bright this room looks

This looks like possibly the most comfortable place to lay down and enjoy a good book at.

Hope everyone stays warm!

xo,

Meg

2014

I know this is a couple days late but Happy New Year everyone! 

Whew! the beginning of the year has already been super busy for me. Working full time, taking classes online, working on projects, making time for friends and family . . all of it is hard to fit in day in and day out. Here are a few of my New Years resolutions. . .

• Save money, but also invest in things that will last a lifetime (or at least a few years)
• Move to my favorite part of seattle! (Capitol Hill)
• Make new friends but don't neglect the old ones
• Exercise more outside instead of clocking in hours at the gym
• Find a job that really inspires me and that I can progress at
• Work more on writing and photographing (two of my biggest passions)

Thanks for listening to my ideas! 

What are some of your New Years Resolutions?

xo,

Meg

American Horror Story

Recently I've heard a lot about something called American Horror Story. Friends would mention in passing time and I never knew if it was a tv series or a movie. Recently I had a sick day and was browsing Netflix to find something to watch as I tried to rest and rejuvenate. I came across American Horror Story and watched the pilot episode and was immediately hooked. I absolutely loved the first season (yes I already finished it) and cannot wait to see the second. Here are a few screen shots from this eerily delightful series.

I love seeing this old victorian house and all of its wonderful character as well as the flashbacks in this show that go as far back as the early 1900s. Jessica Lange plays a big role and has won several oscars and golden globes. Seriously if you haven't seen this show yet you should try it out just in time for Halloween!

xo,
Megan

Recent Adventures

Aside from working full time at my new job I've had a few opportunities for adventures. Recently my friends and I have been abandoned house hunting (for photo shoot opportunities) to some local beaches and have been hitting up local thrift stores and antique malls as much as possible. It's been fun!

Abandoned House on the left

At a beach in Hansville,WA

Port Townsend, WA

Port Townsend, WA

Port Townsend, WA

Fort Warden, Port Townsend WA

Fort Worden, Port Townsend WA

Antique Mall, Port Townsend

Hair Inspiration

One of my favorite singer/actresses currently is Zooey Deschanel. I think she's gorgeous, brutally honest and a hilarious actress. I just adore her in everything! New Girl, 500 Days of Summer, Bones' cousin (love that show) in 2009. Pretty much everything she's ever been in i've enjoyed. So it's no shock that she became my hair inspiration! Going to get some Zooey Deschanel bangs today and I can't wait! Pictures soon.

What I'm listening to this morning

I've loved Iggy forever but I also like Best Coast. Good combination I found this sound from one of my favorite shows True Blood.

It's been a blues-y day here in Seattle with the overcast weather.

Thanks for listening!

xo,

Meg

Lazy Day

I heard this novel was good from a friend of mine so I picked it up from my local bookstore today.

It's been an amazingly quiet day filled with reading and cups of tea.

Anyone else reading anything interesting?

New job!

I know it's been a while since my last post on here but life has been a little hectic lately. I recently quit my job because in all honestly it really just wasn't "me." I woke up every morning before work on the wrong side of the bed and somehow always left the place still stuck on the wrong side. I know its not practical for someone to quit there job these days but my boyfriend had a steady one and lucky for me . . I got a new job the next day! Yup thats right. I should have bought a lottery ticket that day too.

Now I work at a local coffee house/bar and it is so much fun making coffee and drinks and hosting open mic nights and live shows. Its a lovely job and everything we sell is locally made, grown, and produced. It is so me!

Here is the outside of this adorable coffee spot.

Photo taken by this lovely woman

Absinthe Drip I enjoyed after a shift.

Thanks for letting me share!
xo,
Meg

Yard Sale Season!

Some of my favorite things to do as the weather turns nicer is to go to the beach, camp out, have bonfires and go hiking around the beautiful northwest area. These outdoor adventures are usually ridiculously fun and it doesn't hurt to get a little vitamin D. One of my other absolute favorite things to do while the suns out is go to local yard sales!
 The great thing about yard sales is that people keep the weirdest things and a lot of the time they end up being vintage or really rare. Unlike Value Village where everything is looked through and priced accordingly most of the time people who have yard sales are just trying to make a little room in their homes for new things, and I love digging through the old stuff!

Just this past weekend I unintentionally started going to yard sales by myself. I was on my way to the store and saw a sign for one and then the signs kept coming and I kept driving! Here's some of the stuff I picked up.

Picked up this mandarin orange umbrella for my deck table and chairs for only 10 dollars!

I am very excited about this Pyrex it is perfect for summer tarts/pies and it was only $1.00

YES I did manage to find some awesome Danskos! Love these shoe i'm not quite sure which style they are they might be a little older but I bought these from one of my neighbors and they're in pretty good shape! Love the cherry red.

& Last but not least this little side table was 5 dollars and its aching to be repainted! I might try a mint green or turquoise.

Thanks for looking!

xo,

Meg

Summer Drinks!

With the sun peeking out here in Washington i'm getting in the mood for some cooling summer drinks. 

Recently I have found some really great recipes that I can't wait to try!

Champagne Grapefruit Mojito from Style Me Pretty Living

I am for sure going to make these mojitos over the weekend for my friends! I love how different they are with the champagne and grapefruit!

THESE non alcoholic Watermelon drinks look refreshing and perfect for Watermelon season!

DIY Starbucks drinks!

And last but not least I am very excited about these recipes for DIY Starbucks drinks. Don't get me wrong I love going out to grab a coffee and I will admit that I do it frequently but the cost can really add up! I am definitely saving this recipe for a day I can save some money and enjoy a Frappuccino at home!


xoxo Meg

Recent Thrifting Scores

Here are some things i've found recently that i've been THRILLED over!

Laredo boots size 7! $20.00 barely used on Ebay.com

Set of 6 silver coasters I polished and found for $1.99
Costume Jewelry earrings $.99 each

Polka Dot Sweater from Value Village in Ballard, Seattle
$4.99
Paired with Oxford leather shoes I found a while back for $3.99
Bottom Right: E.L.F. Matte Red Lipstick for $3.00 found on EyesLipsFace.com (Not thrifted but totally going on with this outfit!)

Love This Sweater!

xo,

Meg

This morning I strolled into town for a little "pick me up" at a local coffee shop. 

Biggest Latte ever!

xo,

Megan

A "Hard Boiled" Egg

Recently I've discovered that baking "Hard Boiled" eggs is much easier and simpler than dragging out the old pot and leaving it on the burner for far too long. I love the simplicity in popping these eggs in the oven and waiting a short period of time for them to come out perfectly cooked without banging into each other in the pot while boiling, leaving them cracked. Follow these simple steps to come out with the perfect eggs.

• Place your eggs in a glass container or individually in a muffin pan
• Preheat the oven to 320F degrees
• Gently place the pan into the oven and let them cook for 30 minutes
• CAREFULLY remove eggs from the oven (they will be hot & golden brown)
• Fill your bowl with ice and water
• Wait unit eggs are cool enough to place gently in ice water for 10 minutes and the peeling process will be much easier

Now you are ready to eat or make something out of your lovely "hard boiled eggs"

I chose to make deviled eggs . . . 

Enjoy! 

xoxo Megan