We spent the holiday weekend in Portland, the Hood River Valley and along the Oregon coast for what was one of the most memorable trips of my life. No matter how many beaches you’ve seen, nothing is quite like the mountains meeting the ocean. I had no idea how breathtaking it would be?or how relaxing.

Oregon is so rugged and laid back, it had me rethinking city life altogether. And, as much as I love Seattle, this scene was surprisingly more my jam?especially Cannon Beach where we got to pay homage to Goonies and see Haystack Rock up-close. (I’m obviously happiest when reliving my 80s childhood with this guy…) It’s insane you guys! You MUST make the pilgrimage to this place at least once in your life. We can’t wait to go back and stay longer. The trip and the change of seasons has me day dream1ing about incorporating more of that cozy Pacific Northwest vibe into my life. Not very hard to do here in flannel country, but here’s what else is on my wish list . . .
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