Places : Pioneer Square, Seattle

Pioneer Square is the oldest part of Seattle with beautiful brick buildings and old vines. When you are there it feels like you can feel the heart-beat of Seattle. Here are a few places I would recommend stopping in if you ever go:

• The London Plane - This place has everything... Flowers, Seriously Good Food, A Bakery, and a good Merchandise section to buy everything you need to make your home look like the restaurant. Try the toasts!
• Damn The Weather - Best spot to go when it's raining.
• Elm Coffee Roasters - Incredible coffee, a beautifully designed storefront, and sunny windows to sit and soak in the rays.
• Waterfall Garden Park - This little secluded park feels like a hidden gem. It's a lovely place to hide from the rain and feel like you stepped into a secret garden.
• Laguna Pottery - This beautiful vintage pottery store is a curated spot where you can find some serious treasures. But it would be a nightmare with Children. :)
• Ebbets Field Flannels - Best spot to pick up your favorite team's vintage jersey or hat.
• E. Smith Mercantile - This little gem of a store has a unique selection of products ranging from food items to clothing. Also don't miss the Back Bar!

Xo, Naomi

Hiking In Washington : Things To Know

I have lived in the Pacific Northwest for 4 Years. I love the fact that you can be standing on a mountaintop one day and be standing at the edge of the ocean the next day. 

I was shy to try hiking at first. It seemed like the people that did it were so hardcore and I felt like I wouldn't fit in or be the wheezy girl that had to "stop and take a breather" every three steps. Then I tried my first hike and saw the views from the top and realized why people fall in love with it. There's really nothing like it.

Kirkland, Washington - Greater Seattle Area

Kirkland is one of my favorite places in the world! I have lived here for 3 Years and never want to leave. Here's a few of my favorite places.

Eat:

• DERU Market - Try the Rosemary Cream Pizza, Farm Salad, Coconut Cake, Jam Dots, or any of the Chef's Specials (menu changes daily). 
• Bottle & Bull - Best spot for burger, fries and a cocktail. The menu changes seasonally but they normally have a fantastic roasted vegetable dish.
• Flatstick Pub - Because who doesn't love playing mini-golf? Also dog-friendly.
• Cactus - Not unique to Kirkland but they have a great happy hour menu. Try the Mexican Lemonade or the Sage Cocktail.
• Lady Yum - Grab a glass of champagne and a few macarons!