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Rooftop Photo Shoot with Corrie Mahr Photography

By Esperanza on November 6, 2017

portland, oregon, rooftop, photo shoot, photo, shoot, fashion, photography, style, inspiration.

I got to do a really fun photo shoot with Corrie Mahr Photography this past summer. I am just now getting around to posting the photos but better late than never right?! Corrie and I went to college together and I’ve always admired her work so it was really exciting to be behind her lens. We met for coffee to brain storm shoot locations and ideas. We both thought a rooftop photo shoot would be really cool and I knew the perfect location! The top of the Pioneer Courthouse Square Smart Park in downtown Portland.

Blogger Brunch at Tusk

By Esperanza on October 29, 2017

tusk, restaurant, portland, oregon, middle eastern, food, brunch, bloggers, friends, fun, bright, modern, sophisticated, interiors, hummus, pita bread, bloggers, brunch, portland, oregon

This past weekend I met up with a few local bloggers for brunch at Tusk, a beautiful restaurant in Portland, Oregon. It was so fun to meet other bloggers and make connections. I loved learning about their backgrounds, passions, and goals. I love being able to connect with like minded boss babes like these gals. Thank you to Jacqueline from Brunchinista for organizing the event! I can’t wait for more brunches in the future.

Lifestyle

Apple Picking Fun on Sauvie Island

By Esperanza on October 21, 2017

apple picking, apples, fall, fun, tradition, sauvie island, portland, oregon, orchard, fashion, fall outfit, overalls, flannels.

I grew up on a cherry farmed turned apple farm but I haven’t picked apples in years. I asked my friend McKenzie to go apple picking with me this fall. We went to beautiful Douglas Farms on Sauvie Island, a U-pick farm with green and red apples. It was a ton of fun taking pictures, exploring the orchard, and picking some yummy apples.

Couples Style | Holidays

Annual Pumpkin Patch Trip

By Esperanza on October 19, 2017

pumpkin, patch, pumpkins, pumpkin patch, sauvie island, portland, oregon, couples, fall, photo shoot, things to do in the fall

Schyler and I have gone to the pumpkin patch every fall for the past 3 years to pick out the perfect pumpkins; one for each of us to carve. We always make a day out of it by taking a hay ride, going through a corn maze, and drinking pumpkin spice lattes. Usually, we ask strangers to snap a quick photo of us. This year, my good friend McKenzie came along and took some beautiful pictures of us. She is so talented! I just had to share these.

Portland, Oregon, USA | Travel

Portland’s Best Coffee Shops III

By Esperanza on July 23, 2017

Prince Coffee, coffee, Portland, oregon, best, coffee shops, shops, series

There have been a ton of new coffee shops popping up around Portland and I couldn’t be more thrilled! Sipping coffee at cute, local coffee shops is one of my favorite past-times. In this installment of “Portland’s Best Coffee Shops”, I’ll be chatting about some of my favorite coffee spots; Guilder, Figlia Americana, Barista, and Prince Coffee. Grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy!

My Style

Summer in the Pearl District

By Esperanza on July 17, 2017

Portland, Oregon, Pearl District, summer, fashion, city, industrial, gray jumpsuit, jumpsuit,

Nothing beats summer in the Pacific Northwest! After months and months of rain, this summer weather has been making my heart happy. I put together a few of my favorite warm weather outfits this season.

Portland, Oregon, USA | Travel

10 Unique Stores in Portland

By Esperanza on June 23, 2017

Mantel PDX, Mantel, mantel, Portland, Oregon, unique, stores, home decor, small business, travel.

One of my favorite things to do on weekends is to explore unique, local stores in Portland. I love to browse through these shops, gather design inspiration, and support local businesses. Many of these stores support other local artisans and makers and focus on sustainable and quality made products. You can be assured that anything you buy from these stores will be unique and one of a kind! If you are visiting Portland soon, this is a great list to refer to for some great shopping spots. A few of these stores even have online shops for those who aren’t near Portland!

Portland, Oregon, USA | Travel

8 Desserts You Can’t Miss in Portland, Oregon

By Esperanza on June 20, 2017

Ruby Jewel Scoops, Ruby Jewel, Ice Cream, Ice Cream Sandwiches, desserts, treats, ice cream, Portland, Oregon, travel, tourism, PNW

Portland is the hipster land of bridges, bikes, and the best desserts! If you are planning a trip to Portland then I have the perfect list of ice cream, donut, and cupcake shops to add to your itinerary. If you are a sweet lover, like me, than you are going to love these spots! You can’t go wrong with any of these delicious treats.

Travel

Mississippi Avenue Guide | Portland, OR

By Esperanza on June 9, 2017

Mississippi Avenue, Street Guide, Portland, Oregon, tourist, travel, Pistils Nursery, Nursery, indoor plants, outdoor plants, shop

Mississippi Avenue is a vibrant North Portland neighborhood with tons of cute shops and fun restaurants. Just a few years ago, the area had a bad rap, but many of the shop owners saw potential in the historic storefronts. With help from the Rebuilding Center on Mississippi, many of the storefronts were renovated with secondhand materials from old Portland buildings. In a short amount of time, Mississippi has quickly become a thriving Portland destination with a ton of foot traffic!

My Style

Favorite Summer Dresses

By Esperanza on May 21, 2017

Summer, Portland, Oregon, Outfits, summer outfits, summer dresses, dresses, outfit inspiration, Ross, Portland Flower Nursery, nursery, flowers, dresses

Summer has finally arrived in the Pacific Northwest and I seriously could not be more thrilled! I am definitely a warm weather kind of gal. I was really excited to finally be able to whip out some of the summer dresses I bought months ago in anticipation of sunny days.