Canadian Summer Cottages

Sandra from Raincoast Cottage, my awesome friend and Canadian neighbor (practically), is here today to share some amazing summer cottages with us. I love these! Thank you so much, Sandra! Thanks Melanie for inviting me to share my Canadian summer with all of you!... Read More

Summer Recipe: Honeydew-Lime Pops

Today’s super awesome summer recipe comes from one of my favorite bloggers and friends, Sheri of Donuts, Dresses and Dirt. I don’t know about you, but I’d love for Bobby to come over and host a dessert duel between Sheri and Drew.  When the... Read More

A Summer Memory: On Top of Mount Beacon

I’d like to kick off my summer guest post series (I like to call it Smells Like Coppertone) with this great story from my friend Jill of TerraSavvy. Thank you so much for sharing this special summer memory about your dad with us. xoxo As a child, almost all of... Read More

What’s Next?: A Creative Resume

I’ve been wanting to put together a resume that highlights my creative experience for a while now, and this week I had a reason to do so. My resumes have always had a more standard look and no design elements. Clinical research human resources departments... Read More

Daily Office: Le Rêve Bakery & Café

Has it only been a week since I met Ravenna Girl B for coffee, pastries, and blog chat at Le Rêve Bakery & Café in Queen Anne? It seems like forever! Translation: I’m overdue for a Twice Baked Pain au Chocolat. Now it’s time for the... Read More
Pinspiration: Summer Dreams and a Spotify Playlist

Pinspiration: Summer Dreams and a Spotify Playlist

In March I started making these “inspiring me now” boards on Pinterest. I skipped May and June, but I’ve been working on a July inspiration board that I’m loving so far. I’m in a very relaxed, vacationy mood…at least that’s the goal. I think it’s actually starting to... Read More

New Series: Daily Office

Do you guys know Danielle from The Jealous Curator? Well, she can be very bossy sometimes. I’ve started an Instagram series that I’ve been posting on my barely used Tumblr site called Daily Office. Since I’m consulting, I tend to meet up with other... Read More