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Embracing the Grey

Seattle-Based Lifestyle Blog

Farewell Gum Wall…

Posted on November 10, 2015 14,235 Comments

Last weekend Eric and I took a stroll in the rain to say goodbye to Seattle’s infamous Gum Wall. Located on Post Alley Road and part of Pike Place Market, today these walls will be power-washed clean for the first time in twenty years. Apparently two decades worth of gum has (or would have) caused structural damage. Don’t worry though! Once the walls are washed clean, visitors will be encouraged to restart this colorful – yet totally unsanitary – tradition yet again. Ha! In the meantime, here are a few snaps of what the Gum Wall looked like: RAINY DAY… Continue Reading

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Filed Under: Fall, Outfits, Travel Tagged With: Gum Wall, Hunter, Seattle, The North Face

Six Career Tips

Posted on November 9, 2015 3,419 Comments

Hey friends! I can’t believe I’m even saying this but today I celebrate six years at my company! Seems like a lifetime tenure at a company these days. In celebration, I thought it would be fun to share six career tips I’ve found valuable the last six years. ONE: Find A Mentor I know it can be tricky finding a mentor because it isn’t a simple “Hey, will you be my mentor?” Find someone whose career you admire and ask them for coffee. Ask them about their career and how they got to where they are today. Let them know… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Career Tagged With: Advice, Career

Monochromatic

Posted on November 5, 2015 6,044 Comments

Oversized sweaters, distressed denim, and booties seem to be my fall uniform this season and I’m loving it! The weather has been fairly unpredictable so I have been dressing in layers, including a coat. I know you east coasters and southerners are longing for cooler fall-like temps, but you’ve got this new Pacific Northwestern-er jealous. It’s been cold here for months! I’m loving this monochromatic easy look – – can you believe this oversized sweater is only $38 and comes in seven colors?! Other easy looks that would compliment this tunic sweater would be a relaxed leggings/riding boots/blanket scarf combo… Continue Reading

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