I have been wanting to get out into the woods a lot more lately it seems. My house needs some major attention in the cleaning department, but I keep finding really important things that seem to take priority. There are plenty of wet days ahead to take care of the “have to’s”, so I plan on taking advantage of the less rainy days to enjoy what is outside in this corner of the world- the Pacific Northwest and my backyard.
I can’t seem to get out of the greens lately. I have been fixated on greenery and plants. I promise to branch out (pun totally intended) with my photography now that the weather is cooperating. I am cooking up some projects to keep the creativity flowing.
This week brought me to Wright Park Arboretum and the W. W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory in Tacoma. I met up with a fellow photographer, Mary of Mary Jo Photography to catch up and to talk photography, business, and adventures. She was even able to take a new “about me” photo for the blog here. She’s the best- she brings life and fun to her photos- and does weddings! Check her out.
Back to the Conservatory- this place is a small hidden little gem in the center of a busy city. The glass and green seem to come out of no where. It opened in 1908 by a local park commissioner as a gift to the city. It holds beautiful Victorian details that are covered in shades of green. While small, it is worth the $3 admission to take it in. I found every texture in the book and the subtle humidity and warmth was welcomed on a spring day.
I’ve been feeling stir-crazy with all of the rain in the past few weeks. I should know better, after all, I live in the rain forest. To remedy the crazy, the handsome and I took to the trails of Burfoot Park to get some much needed green time and a little fresh air. Our dogs were thrilled to play in the sound and splash in the mud. We were happy to have a little sun-break and the forest all to ourselves.
Fall. Wasn’t it wonderful? Crisp, colorful, and just a little slower than any other season. This is my favorite season. Being outside just feels natural. I love the sound of floating leaves as they hit the ferns below, the sounds of boots crunching on the ground. It’s an excuse to get out all my favorite scarves, sweaters, and the ever popular in our house- wool socks. Olympia has a lot to offer this time of year. Everywhere you look, there are tree lined streets that look like fire, yellow shrubs, and more pumpkin spice everything EVERYWHERE.
I took to the woods to capture my favorite season this is one of our favorite secret-not-so-secret places in town. I wanted to catch its loveliness before everything turned into Christmas music and the mad hustle-bustle of the holidays.
Before the last big push to Autumn (and the glory that is leggings and wool socks), let’s take a minute to remember how lovely this summer was in the Pacific Northwest. The sun was out, the air was warm, and we had some incredible summer storms.
These little lovelies were taken at Ritter Farms in Cle Elum, Washington. A place that feels like home, was the scene of the first day of our marriage, and a constant reminder of love mixed with hard work.
