The Urban Darling

Portland Coffee Series: Peaks Coffee

By Esperanza on August 20, 2018

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One of the things that I love most about Portland are all the coffee shops! I’ve been to a ton of cities in the United States and in my opinion, none of them have as good of a coffee scene as Portland does. I guess we just love coffee over here! Aside from serving amazing coffee, Portland coffee shops put a lot of thought in designing beautiful spaces to enjoy your coffee in. In my opinion, the aesthetic is equally as important as the coffee! In this series, I’m going to be sharing some of my favorite Portland coffee shops with you guys. Today, I am talking about Peaks Coffee on Hawthorne.

Decorating My Bedroom with Mae Woven

By Esperanza on August 16, 2018

Mae Woven, blogger, home decor, mud cloth, mud cloth pillows, throw pillows, blanket, throw blanket, bedroom, home decor, interior design

Slowly but surely my apartment is coming together the way that I want it to! The most recent update has been in my bedroom. I don’t know about you guys, but my bedroom is always the last room to get decorated! I guess it makes sense because guests that are visiting aren’t going to be hanging out in your room right?! Bedrooms should be a happy place to escape to, which means that they should be as carefully designed as every other room in the house! My bed was in need of a fun throw blanket and pillows which I found from Mae Woven. Now my bedroom feels so much cozier and put together!

My Style | Portland, Oregon, USA

Summer Fun At The Fair

By Esperanza on August 6, 2018

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A few months ago, I blogged about Project Re-Made with thredUP. If you missed it, you can read the blog post here. thredUP is a fashion re-sale website where you can buy and sell secondhand clothing. They are dedicated to sustainability and play a big part in the Collaborative Consumption Movement which is super cool! I love the mission behind thredUP and I got the chance to partner with them recently. In this post I’m sharing an outfit that I put together with some of the pieces I picked out on their website!

Wellness

5 Benefits of Adding Collagen to Your Regimen

By Esperanza on August 4, 2018

NeoCell, collagen, the benefits of collagen, arthritis, achy joints, wrinkles, digestive health, blogger, natural products

Ever since I heard about the benefits of taking collagen, I’ve been wanting to add it to my regimen. So I was really excited when NeoCell reached out to me to try out their collagen products! NeoCell is a natural product company based in California, that carries natural supplements for skin care, health, and wellness. I’m 25 years old and over the years, I’ve been experiencing more achiness and cracking in my joints. With the help of these two products, I’ve noticed a huge improvement in my joints!

Charleston, South Carolina, USA | Travel

The Inn at I’On Review

By Esperanza on July 24, 2018

The Inn at I'On, Mount Pleasant, Charleston, South Carolina, Inn, hotels, hotel review, charming, balcony, view, women's fashion, travel

During my recent trip to Charleston, my friend Carly and I wanted to stay in Mount Pleasant so that we could have easier access to the beach! We also wanted to experience a quieter feel and get to know the areas around Charleston a little more. While doing a search for hotels in the Mount Pleasant area, I found the cutest little Inn, The Inn at I’On. This was my first time staying at an Inn and I loved it! We enjoyed our stay there so much that I wanted to share it with all of you 😀

Charleston, South Carolina, USA | Travel

Charleston Travel Guide: Where to Eat, Stay, & Play

By Esperanza on July 21, 2018

Rainbow Row, Charleston, Charleston Guide, travel guide, South Carolina, Georgian architecture, bike, travel, female traveler, vintage, vintage fashion, jumpsuit

A few weeks ago, I flew to Charleston for a girls trip with my old friend Carly. Both of us had wanted to visit Charleston for awhile so we decided to just book the tickets. I’m so glad we got the chance to go! Charleston is such a charming little city with a ton of history. I loved the Georgian style architecture, the beautiful homes, and colorful buildings in downtown Charleston. It’s a pretty small city that feels more like a big town so it was super easy to get around by foot, bike, and rental car. The people in Charleston are super friendly and greet you in the streets. The city also has a noise ordinance at night in the historic district so it was really nice walking around at night. It really is a lovely city! In this post, I am sharing my favorite things to do in Charleston as well as the restaurants and hotels we visited during our trip.

Style Guides

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018 Public Access Top Picks

By Esperanza on July 19, 2018

It’s finally here! The sale that everyone has been waiting for: The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale I’ve rounded up my favorite pants, tops, shoes, and more from the sale this year to share with you guys. There are so many pieces that are perfect for transitioning into fall. As much as I don’t like to think about summer ending, I do love fall fashion so stocking up during a sale is key! I’ve added links to all of these items so you can shop these images super easily 🙂

My Life | Portland, Oregon, USA

Celebrating my Birthday at The Solo Club

By Esperanza on July 2, 2018

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For my birthday this year, we decided to go out for dinner at The Solo Club. I’ve always admired this trendy, Portland cocktail bar from outside so I’m really glad we were able to finally eat there! My sister lives with me now as most of you probably know and my brother just moved to the area so they were able to join Schyler and I for dinner. I haven’t gotten to celebrate a birthday with both of my siblings there in probably over 8 years, so it was definitely nice to have them there this year!

Food | Portland, Oregon, USA

Trying Vegan Food at Capitol Bar

By Esperanza on June 14, 2018

capitol bar, portland, oregon, modern, vegan, vegetarian, restaurant, cocktail bar, bar, friends, nachos, vegan nachos

Rocio and I decided to switch to a vegetarian diet about a month ago and Schyler has been on board as well! I was a vegetarian for over 3 years but due to some diet issues, I had to add meat back into my diet. We were inspired by our friend Jensyn to try cutting meat out again and it has actually been surprisingly easy! When I was a vegetarian, I loved trying vegan food and making vegan recipes out of a cookbook that Schyler got for me. I’m always amazed by how delicious vegan dishes can be! I love how creative vegans are with spices as well as meat and dairy substitutes.

Home Inspiration

10 Must Haves for the Home From Amazon and My Interior Design Mood Boards

By Esperanza on May 31, 2018

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I have always loved Interior Design! I actually worked as in Interior Design for 5 years before quitting to work as a full time blogger and influencer. Creating mood boards was always one of my favorite tasks as a designer. They are such a great way of visualizing your ideas for a space. I thought it would be fun to share my mood boards with you guys as well as some of my favorite finds from Amazon. Mid-century modern is my favorite design style and Amazon actually has a lot of selections for it!