Front Porches: A Fall Drive By

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It was a gorgeous day in Portland and I ventured out for my Fall Drive By! Is there anything more lovely that a fall day? Now, tell me. Does that door (above) look like a chalkboard door to you? I think I see words around the top of the round window! … ** Read more **

My One-House Drive By (Ok, it was a walk by)

My husband and I took a walk on a sunny fall afternoon this week and I just had to snap these photos for you all. Those window boxes, aren't they amazing?! Such gorgeous fall colors! The whole front yard and setting of the home was just lovely. I … ** Read more **

Drive By: Beach Cottages

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Originally published August 2008 The wedding is now over and I have finally returned home again. My daughter and I intended for her wedding to be a "simple beach wedding" and in many ways it was. But as with any "destination wedding" (even a … ** Read more **

Drive Bys: Around The World – #1

Photo: Sweet Cottage Dreams Welcome! I've had so much fun doing my drive bys that I thought it would be great fun to gather up some drive bys from around the world to share! I've had some of you take me up on that idea and post your own drive bys to … ** Read more **

Drive Bys: The Outdoor Room Edition

  Home & Garden Hey little home & garden drive by fanatics! I've been out on the prowl again, driving around the Eastmoreland and Lake Oswego {First Addition} neighborhoods. Risking life and limb to take a peek into my neighbor's … ** Read more **

Our Little Escape + Coastal Drive Bys

On Thursday of last week I decided I was ready for an ESCAPE. For real. No imaginary trip to a castle in Scotland was going to do this time. I called my husband and sheepishly said, "Do you want to leave the kids this weekend and head to the beach?" … ** Read more **