reading and relaxing in Seattle
Today, on December 16, 2025, Jane Austen would have turned 250 years old. That’s a pretty remarkable milestone for an author whose stories still feel so alive. I’ll be honest: I’ve never actually made it all the way through one of her novels. But I'm a huge fan of the movie and television Read the Post
Friends, I have to be honest - 2025 was not a great reading year. I read a lot of books, but when I look back at what I read, not many really stand out as something to remember. I pulled up my Goodreads account to see what I had read this year and to hopefully jog my memory. January seems so long Read the Post
During the holiday season, I like to be more mindful about kindness and am constantly thinking of small, thoughtful ways to show up for others. And what better way to spread a little extra cheer than through books? I love sharing my love of reading and being reminded that we're all part of a bigger, Read the Post
Winter is the perfect time to knit. You get to stay inside while it’s cold and dark outside, and all that yarn piled in your lap helps keep you warm. This time of year makes my knitting list grow faster than my yarn stash, and I always seem to discover new patterns I want to knit, adding them one by Read the Post
Rosie is stuck in a dead-end job and feeling like her life is going absolutely nowhere, until she receives an unexpected inheritance from her great-aunt: a charming bookshop in a tiny Scottish town. The catch? She has to run it for an entire year to claim it. Once she arrives, the locals welcome her Read the Post
Around the world, Christmas may look different, but the quiet magic of a good book is a shared tradition. Many cultures have built beautiful Christmas traditions around books, reading, and storytelling, and once you start noticing them, it feels like the whole season becomes just a little more Read the Post
In what has become a cherished yearly tradition, my friend Alli and I attended The Nutcracker performed by the Pacific Northwest Ballet. One of our favorite parts of going to the ballet is the chance to dress up and wear our fanciest clothes. And, of course, I can never resist a little Read the Post
There’s something about the last weeks of the year that makes me want to slow down, reflect, and, of course, make lists. As the calendar winds down and a new year waits just around the corner, I always find myself daydreaming about fresh pages, new routines, and all the small, ordinary moments that Read the Post
If the Twelve Days of Christmas were written by a book lover, I’m sure it would include cozy blankets, candlelight, and a couple of perfectly chosen paperbacks. This year I’m trading patridges and pear trees for something far better: twelve bookish reading prompts to make the holiday Read the Post
If you've followed me for a while, you'll know that one of my guilty pleasures during the holidays is watching Hallmark Channel holiday movies. They're lighthearted, always end with a happily-ever-after, and at least one character will be wearing clothing not appropriate for winter weather. Bonus Read the Post
