Security envelope wrapping paper. I have so many envelopes collected that I'm coming up with new uses~

I drove to the Tri-Cities a couple weeks ago to see where Michael grew up. He gave me a tour. These pictures were taken by me while I also tried to steer. I don't won't make a habit of this method!

A patch of lovely in Silicon Valley. (From my one night trip last week).

A clear Saturday in Seattle. Brad and I walked through Discovery Park to the beach. We're soaking up the sun while it lasts!

Sunday at my parents' house: Annika, Brad and I trading hard labor in the garden for my mom's food.

Some snapshots of the house I lived in two years ago on 70th St NW. I just found these pictures and I like remembering that time.

It's Wednesday, why not a little architectural flair? These pictures are from my Thanksgiving trip with Brad.

Moment of Zen

photo taken by me at my old house on 70th St.

Carrot cake from Mom's birthday party in Bellingham.

I'm in Yakima for the weekend; work and then visiting Michael~

studies on security envelope patterns

my sister's desk...

from a recent trip to Bellingham. cool crisp days.

the sneak preview of spring continues in seattle

I've made so many Valentines. If you would like one, please send me an email with your mailing address and I'll drop one in the mail!

my email address is brittmadsen@gmail.com

it's been a warm winter in Seattle

Feeling inspired by blues

8 Days a Week in Blue by tsktsk (top)

Paper Collage by madebyanna

Oofi TIME!
How can one dog be so regal and yet down to earth?

Notes to self, on the wall.

Also which is the most functional seeming yet cool bag?
LA BOHEME or
Yellow from TippyThai
or Juliet?

I recently stumbled across Paragraph Cove (etsy shop and brick & mortar in Wheeler, OR). Her handmade stationary reminds me of envelopes I used to make with my sister from torn magazine pages. The work at Paragraph Cove however is much more polished and thematic (check out the afghan throw series above). So beautiful and restrained.