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an autumn walk around prestvannet
One of my favorite walks in Tromsø is the loop trail around Prestvannet, a lake at one of the higher points on Tromsøya. It’s a small lake (the loop trail is only 1.7 km) but the surrounding area forms a public park and nature reserve. The lake itself and its marshy perimiter are a nesting area for a variety… Continue reading
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forward
What a few weeks it’s been! Busy, with lots of ups and downs, and still so much practical stuff to do… but I’m remembering what a difference it makes to my mood to be well-fed and to knock a few key things off the to-do list (especially those I’ve been putting off). So having just made… Continue reading
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velkommen til tromsø
We’ve been in Tromsø for two weeks as of today, and what a whirlwind it’s been. There’s been so much to do and so many new experiences that I’ve barely had time to think, let alone sit down at the computer (let’s not even talk about the state of my email inbox). We’ve been in our… Continue reading
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photographic milestones
I got a new camera!! My very first camera was a 35mm SLR: a Nikon FG-20. It was a hand-me-down from my mom and I loved it. I used to walk around my yard and my neighborhood as a teenager, snapping photos of anything and everything (but rarely people). I remained a faithful Nikon photographer when… Continue reading
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north x west
I’m starting to get back into the Pacific Northwest vibe now that I’m home. It’s been a typical PNW winter since we returned last week, with lots of clouds and drizzle, but that makes the sunny days all the more beautiful. It’s a good excuse to get out and go for a walk (especially in the… Continue reading
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some thoughts
We’re really into the meat of our trip now (or if the trip is a chausson aux pommes, we’re into the gooey pastry filling). It’s nice to take a step back from the daily routine – home and work truly feel lightyears away – and we’ve seen some incredible stuff. I’ve been thinking about food, too.… Continue reading
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reykjavík so far
Hello from Reykjavík, where we’re halfway through DesignMarch 2014 and the Reykjavík Fashion Festival! I’ve been posting on Instagram since arriving, as have Cirilia and Stephen, and I put a bunch of our photos into the montage above. If you want to follow along, you can follow us at @cakeandvikings, @cirilia, and @westknits. First of all, Iceland is beautiful. I may be here for… Continue reading
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updates and miscellany
I went to the Ballard Locks today in search of signs of spring and found some early blooms! I may love winter, but I can’t help but look forward to the start of cherry blossom season every year. I baked some shortbread cookies a few days ago and frosted them with lavender buttercream. They turned out pretty… Continue reading
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signs of autumn in ballard
When I need a break at work, I like to take walks around the neighborhood (and maybe stop for a donut at the coffee shop up on the hill…), and I’ve been enjoying them more than usual lately. Here are just a few signs of fall from around (and in) the Paper Tiger studio. Continue reading
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