Japanese Garden Soirée

“One of the most celebrated Japanese gardens outside of Japan.” That’s what the Seattle Arboretum Foundation says about its famous Japanese Garden, and I believe every word. I’ve been a member of the Arboretum Foundation since I was a teen. While in high school, my home garden won their Golden Scoop Award at the Pacific Northwest Flower and Garden Show, …

Video by Seattle Seahawks’ Filmmaker!

For all of you who love dance, fashion and the Seahawks, you’re going to especially LOVE this video! It features style that’s easy to dance in whether you’re at the clubs or out salsa dancing. And, as you’ll see, I put the fashions to the test. But on top of that, I’m thrilled that Francisco Lopez filmed and edited this …

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

Since this 4th is the 240th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence, there isn’t a festivity that I’m passing up…starting with a street parade and strawberry shortcake, followed by an afternoon at the beach, a barbeque, and a party in the park, and ending with fireworks! How are you celebrating? For those of you in other countries, I hope you’re having an …

Nasty Gal Makes Good

Nasty Gal founder, Sophia Amoruso, (32) just made #53 on Forbes magazine’s new list of America’s richest self-made women. She began her business by selling mostly rock ‘n’ roll vintage clothes to young hipsters on eBay, and built it into an enterprise earning $300 million…including two brick-and-mortar stores she just opened in L.A. I chose one of her pieces for …

Mandatory Ice Cream Stop

Here are some more pictures from my Hawaiian escape. Somehow, I kept passing by the ice cream store. Wonder how that happened?! Top by Bar III, Shorts by Hudson, and Wedges by Steve Madden Men’s Favorite Fragrance for Women

Dress Up

Are you the kind of girl who hardly needs an excuse to get dressed up? Well, if you’re like me, you might find yourself perusing the dress section in stores so often that sales associates recognize you! Since the weekend is upon us, I thought featuring a going-out gown was the perfect choice. Dress by Pamella Roland

Free Spirit

Something about wearing my new favorite Free People top puts me in that free-spirit mood where the possibilities seem endless and the adventures await! Have you noticed that in Hawaii a girl could never leave her resort and not run out of fun times? There’s the beach, the lagoon, live music, spontaneous dancing, and tropical animals. Top by Free People …

Outfits of the Week…Hawaii Style

Are you hopping a plane to Paradise anytime soon? Or some other warm, wonderful place? Well, here are some outfit ideas…mixed with fireworks, adorable animals and waterfalls. All products can be found here.

To The Beach

When I was little, I loved making sand castles. I was one of the first to toddle out to the ocean’s edge, and one of the last to leave. I used to stare at all the little specs of sand, marveling at how there were so many, and yet all of them came together to make up the beautiful beach. …

Hawaiian Escape

Besides the three s’s…surf, sand and sun…one of my favorite activities in Hawaii is meeting the eclectic collection of travelers who come there. Waikiki draws people from around the world, including newlyweds, little families, close friends, and those flying solo who want a spontaneous reprieve between challenging work projects. All of them have something in common…they’re happy to make new …

One of Seattle’s Best Hotels

This isn’t the first time I’ve talked about the Sorrento Hotel. In my mind, it’s been on the hot list for quite awhile. If you’d like to hear why this place IS the place to be, here’s my “100 Years on the Hot List” post describing it. When Kylee and I headed out to take pictures here, she was concerned …

The Little Things

I’ve heard people say, “I’ll be happy when…” They finish the statement with “I graduate,” or “I get that job,” or “I get married.” Well, friends, happiness can’t be penciled in on the calendar. Life is about finding joy every day. I have a close friend with a relative who is a multi-millionaire. This person never has to worry about …

Sundresses and Daisies

I’m the kind of girl who just has to leap across the grass when I see an open field filled with daisies and I’m wearing a new dress! Hope you’re all having a terrific day. Checkout Dress by Kate Spade.

DIY Photoshoot

If you’re not on Snapchat, you may not be familiar with my photo-taking shenanigans (katherinechloe). I’m definitely not one of those bloggers supported by a professional, four-person team. It’s often just me, my camera, and a tripod. You snapchatters have witnessed my whole juggling act of setting up my equipment, dashing in front of my camera just as the automatic …

The Beauty in Nature

There’s sunshine in the heart of me, My blood sings in the breeze; The mountains are a part of me, I’m fellow to the trees. ~Robert W. Service (1874–1958), “A Rolling Stone,” 1912 Halter top by Guess from Macy’s.