birthday adventures

Today is the start of my birthday week (i turn 33 on wednesday, yikes!) and we originally had plans to hit up Vegas because we had a free stay at a hotel, but decided we really just aren't Vegas people.  I mean the road trip part getting there would be fun, checking out the neon boneyard was on my list of things to do and we even thought of venturing 4hrs down to the Grand Canyon, but nothing else seemed that appealing to us. We are pnw people through and through- give us a good cup of coffee, a foggy morning, some plaid and maybe throw in a hike to call it a good time.

-snippets from my parents house this weekend-

We chose instead to do what we know and that's stay in the Pacific Northwest and just adventure with no set plans.  We have been all over our own state of Oregon, but haven't visited Washington much so we are making a week of it and hitting the road.  Our first stop was to head south to my parents house on Saturday to drop off the pups at their farm and visit with them for a couple of days before heading out.  Although I don't ever want to move back to Southern Oregon, I like visiting my family out away from everything.  We are going to hit the road today and have no plans of where to go or what to see.  I can't wait!

Follow along on instagram (@justlove_ly) to see our travels!

attn pacific northwest friends..

Hey, its just about that time again for our PNW Blogger Holiday Party! SAVE THE DATE! This year the Holiday Party will be in Portland, the morning of November 3rd, 2013.  Yep, I said morning.  We usually always host these events in the evening, but decided to change things up!

I can’t share TOO many details right this minute… but I can guarantee fun/food/BLOODYmarys/aPhotobooth/blogFriends/craftFUN/goodies… andohsomuchmore.

Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, October 8th. 8:00AM PST. They will be $30 each (plus Eventbrite fees). Tickets are limited and we never really know how fast they will sell out. Twice they’ve sold out in a day. SO, if you really want to go… schedule a reminder for the sale day. As usual, if you’re interested in adding product to the goody bags or sponsoring the actual event, check out the Sponsor Info page I set up on the PNW Blogger site.

Don't forget this is for the PNW so thats all your Oregon, Washington and bits of Idaho folks that want to make your way over here.  And don't let the name fool you, just because it says blogger doesn't mean its limited to that- we like creatives, shop owners, photographers, etc.. to join in on the fun!

P.S. if you’re a blogger under the age of 21, no worries! The event space allows all ages. Yes! Also, if you’re a breastfeeding mama and can’t leave the sweet baby for too long, bring baby with you (we just ask that toddlers/older kids stay home). 

pacific northwest girls do it best...

Hot Diggity Dog. Time for the next Pacific Northwest Blogger Meet Up!  

It’s open to all you bloggers and creative folks (aka handmade shops and stuffs).

The details…

The location: West Elm, in Portland (Pearl District).

Time: Saturday, November 3rd., 6 pm to 9 pm

Ticket price: $25.

Whole Foods is providing wine and dessert for you to enjoy! Plus, there will also be prizes to win and a little goody bag for the evening. This is a very relaxed get together to meet other bloggers in the PNW.

For the last meet up, the tickets sold out in one day. We have more space this time, but be sure to get your tickets as soon as you can. I often hear bloggers say they are nervous to attend blog meet ups, but no need to worry! Everyone is so nice and I can’t wait to meet you, or see you again... plus where there is wine, there is comfort. 

Do the damn thing... here.