GATHER SEATTLE EVENTS

DESIGN AND DIGEST

GATHER SEATTLE EVENTS

DESIGN AND DIGEST CREATES INSPIring SPACES AND EXPERIENCES

CREATIVE DIRECTION

EVENT DESIGN +

CONSULTING

INTERIOR DESIGN

Last week I got to tour @fulcrumcoffeeroasters. Everything this company does is perfection. To say I’ve become a fan is an understatement. Thank you to @stacydbkim for the tour and @maddieolling for the introduction. I am so excited to have them as our #adaytogather coffee sponsor!

For as long as I can remember I’ve been obsessed with the way space/interiors/architecture makes me feel. Particularly, when sunshine fills a room and dances across materials and furniture in an interplay of light and shadow. Loving the stunning design of the @stay_lokal boutique hotel by @jerseyicecreamco, photo by @tessaneustadt. #designinspiration

Working at @fulcrumcoffeeroasters this morning. Their new location in Belltown is stunning.

Whether curating a meal, styling a tabletop, or designing a room I aim to create inspiring spaces and experiences. When I hosted the first @gatherseattle event 2 years ago (yesterday) I never could have dreamed up the friendships and relationships I would build as a result. Gather Seattle has been my heart and soul every. single. day. Thank you to ALL of you for being there, coming to events, supporting this community. I am so excited to be pulling together so many amazing people, ideas, brands, and businesses for our Jan 26th A Day To Gather Event. I hope to see you there! Photo by @maddieolling

Venue walkthrough this morning with @teressajohnson. Can’t wait for January 26th! Check out @gatherseattle for details on A Day to Gather.

At yesterday’s Matcha Monday we talked about intentions and goals for the new year. We discussed our biggest challenge and biggest victory in 2018 as well as biggest lesson and how that will influence the way we move forward in 2019. We also shared on the importance of observing thoughts and speech and how to retrain those negative feelings that sometimes creep up around self doubt. Instead of setting lofty goals I have to remind myself that with each day comes a series of small behaviors and intentions that add up to a create a lifestyle. It’s not about the big ideas, but the small opportunities. To get up from the computer to take a 15 minute walk (even when I convince myself I don’t have time), drinking a glass of water every morning and continuously throughout the day (thanks for the reminder @mister_michelle), allowing moments of pause, (and time alone, @alixwalper thanks for the inspo) and not immediately filling gaps in the day with social media, making the choice to say hello to a stranger, or taking 5 minutes to write a postcard to a friend (@katecph you postcard Queen) etc. How do we incorporate more of these moments into our lives? Taking it all one day at a time... Photo by @maddieolling from a photoshoot this summer (one of my favorite days with the Gather community).

Over New Years I loved spending a few days in CO with family. I forgot how nice it is to wake up to a blanket of fresh snow covering every tree and house in sight. Everything felt so calm, quiet and peaceful. Now that I’m back in Seattle I’m trying every effort to carry this quiet moment with me. Also, still thinking through my intention for 2019. What are you all focusing on? What are your hopes and dreams for this year? I’d love to hear. Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Love the @aspenartmuseum designed by Shigeru Ban architects. Always a favorite place to visit when I’m in town.

Back where my heart has always belonged. Can’t beat those Colorado mountains. Looking forward to spending a few days with my Dad and stepmom.