Back in March, we had our very first Adored Vintage team retreat at the most special cottage and farm just outside of Portland, Oregon owned and ran by Eric and Laurie, two of the loveliest folks you'll ever meet. The cottage and setting was idyllic and just what we needed as we recouped from a busy market season. We bonded and connected while cooking meals together, playing games, going on walks, and exploring the grounds of Wilson Farm. You can book your own small retreat through Airbnb, click here: Idyllic Countryside Stay at Wilson Farm.       Greeting the Farm Animals    Enchanted...

HELLO FROM SOU'WESTER The Sou'Wester Historic Lodge is one of my most beloved getaways in the Pacific Northwest and I have visited a few times now. Truthfully, I am a bit hesitant to share this gem, but well, I told myself I must not be selfish! This vintage historic lodge is about a 2 hour drive from Portland, located in a sleepy little town called Seaview (in Washington) just 15 minutes north of Astoria (in Oregon). You can stay in one of their cabins, in the lodge itself, or rent one of their many charming, quirky, and yes VERY Instagrammable...

A DAY ON WHIDBEY ISLAND One of the biggest perks of being the owner and creative director of Adored Vintage is having the freedom to choose where our upcoming photoshoots will be shot for the upcoming seasons. I didn't need to look or travel very far to know that I wanted to shoot our big upcoming campaign shoot on Whidbey Island, home to the quaint and charming town of Coupeville where many scenes from one of my favorite movies, Practical Magic, took place. While location scouting, we also stopped at several places many of you suggested on Instagram (and quite a few we didn't have...