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A Night Away
Ace Hotel Portland

I’ve heard that staycations are pretty incredible. I hope Vitaliy and I plan one later this year even if it’s short. But whether you’re on a stay-cation or a va-cation, I highly recommend finding a night to slip away to a nearby hotel.

It can’t be just any hotel though. During our recent trip to visit Vitaliy’s grandma, we spent our last night at the Ace Hotel in downtown Portland. The Ace is definitely unlike any hotel I’ve stayed at so far. It wasn’t fancy or luxurious; it was simply unique. It’s hipster vibe made me forget about reality. All I could think about was the coolness of this place, the creativity that surrounded me, and the love of my life by my side.

Pick a night. Find a cool hotel. And getaway. All with the one you LOVE.

Couple sitting in the lobby of the Ace Hotel in Portland, ORAce Hotel street view in Portland, ORAce hotel doorAce hotel bathtub with a wooden box as a step stoolAce Hotel suitcases and lamp used as a side tableChandelier in the lobby of the Ace Hotel, Portland, Oregon
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Stop & Celebrate

Vitaliy and I have a tendency to strive. To exert oneself vigorously; try hard. Though this does result in a good work ethic, it can also easily have negative consequences.

Going on our fourth year of running a business as husband and wife, we have had to learn to set boundaries and continually check our priorities. I shouldn’t say “have learned” because in reality it’s a constant work in progress.

One of the things we decided to do differently this year is to stop and celebrate our accomplishments in order to cultivate a spirit of thankfulness. It’s very easy to notice all the things you haven’t done yet, but it takes discipline to notice the ones you have.

So we’re extremely thankful to celebrate that Josh and Shelby’s beautiful winter wedding was featured on Style Me Pretty. If you enjoyed their wedding, check out SMP to see more pictures.

It’s almost March! What are you thankful for so far this year? Let’s not wait until December to notice.

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Taste The Gold

Movies are a big deal for us. They are by far one of our favorite pastimes. We find that they inspire us creatively and can often be a source of encouragement as well.

If you saw the recent video we shot, you’ll know that we are waiting with anticipation for the upcoming Academy Awards. To get ready for the special night, we spent our date night this week preparing these golden beauties followed by a viewing of The Tree Of Life, nominated for Best Picture.

Happy Friday – enjoy!

Inspiration
Cookie Recipe
Icing Recipe

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