I’m trying to get used to the rain here in Portland. Sure, I am an Oregonian and have been most of my life. Heck - I’ve even lived in Portland before, but boy does it RAIN here. It’s been wonderful sloshing around in my rain boots and enjoying all rainy day pleasures.
I survived my first week in the city. Thankfully, I’ve had lots of people introduce themselves and make me feel quite at home in my new city. I’m mostly settled in and I’ve got some of the sweetest companions to keep me company at home. I can already see lifelong friendships building. I feel very alive and bright and excited to be where I’m at in life. The last few years I feel like I’ve been playing catch-up, but at last, I am living in the present and it feels incredible.

You may notice that my posts have been light the last few weeks. I am blaming it on my lack of internet connection set up at my house (coming this week, fingers crossed), my move, and the true reality that I’m much more active here. I hope to make each post more important and worthwhile to make up for not posting daily.

This week I’ll be posting my first handmade item up on my Etsy. I have only a select number and range of sizes so they’ll be first come first serve. I’m so excited to share them with you!


I thought nothing would be more appropriate than a little sailor-inspired ensemble to enjoy my rainy sunday in. My outfit is made up of a GAP boy’s denim jacket, passed down to me by my sister yearrrrs ago, an Old Navy striped sailor tunic, fun little high-water pants from H&M, pom pom toed ballerina flats, and an oatmeal colored beanie I purchased at the Army / Navy Surplus store this weekend. Not to mention, Pinback’s album
Nautical Antiques has been my true love the last three days. If you’ve never heard it, fix that... asap.

Tune in tomorrow for a lovely diy. Hope you have a beautiful day.
-Chelsea