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Tusk PDX Along With A Few Other Portland Faves

I am still dreaming of that "Feast From The Middle East" in fact. Best meal, best place, and I would return to Portland just to dine at Tusk.

Tusk takes the top spot for most beautiful restaurant in my eyes. The bustling bright, white dining room is so swanky and modern. And a giant portrait of Keith Richards floating in a swimming pool will greet you with a 'Okay I loooove this place' kinda greeting. We chose the perfect little spot right at the very corner end of the bar actually. We didn't make reservations so it was pretty slim pickings but honestly-I think I would do the bar every single time. The energy is amazing up there and you can get a pretty good view into the kitchen where all the magic is happening. They do have a patio also!

City GuidesSamantha RubleMay 31, 2018Comment

Day Trip To Snoqualmie That Every 'Twin Peaks' Fan Needs To Take

It is feeling so good to finally catch up on all these travel diaries from my moto treak Northwest last summer. I just published your Seattle travel diary so be sure to check it out. We left Seattle for Portland but had some great adventures in between that I think you will find interesting and want to add to your itinerary too, especially if you are a Twin Peaks fan!

City GuidesSamantha RubleMay 29, 2018Comment

Anacortes and Seattle Travel Guides

I cannot believe I was on my super long Motorcycle Excursion almost a year ago and I am JUST now putting out the travel guides!! Forgive me you all. I promise to be better.

With Summer officially here and more travels on the horizon, I am so eager to share my adventures with you. I have so many friends traveling to Seattle this season who have begging for this guide so here you are my dears!!! Cramming a lot of info into this one though so bear with me!

City GuidesSamantha RubleMay 27, 2018 Comments

Favorite Whole30 Hashbrown and Sausage Breakfast Casserole (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)

And I am quite obsessed with Cheryl's recipes from 40 Aprons. She is this beautiful writer and photographer and 40 Aprons is a Whole30 + paleo blog with lots of personality and flair. She makes eating healthy easy by sharing delicious paleo recipes for food-lovers. I have loved every single one of her recipes and find them quite easy to make! I will link her blog and social channels at the end of the post because I highly recommend you keeping up with her. She's pregnant right now and hilarious!

So today I wanted to share her hashbrown and sausage casserole. I made this early this morning and it's the perfect breakfast for us to have for the whole week with our busy schedules.

RecipesSamantha RubleMay 27, 2018 Comments

The Only Bag You Need This Summer Is The Maddalena Mini From Armadio

So now I needed to find my new Summer bag and that's when I began researching and came across Armadio. They are a New York based online store offering certified, unique Italian products. In an era of mass production they believe in people and their ideas. Their mission is to find the excellence of contemporary Italian manufacturing and share it with the world. They travel to Italy to search the best it has to offer. They look for talented people who are still undiscovered. They meet them and connect with them and bring their products directly to their customers by cutting all necessary costs. Lucky me, lucky you!

StyleSamantha RubleMay 26, 2018Comment

Instagram Worthy Spots In Indianapolis

If you're looking to add some eye candy to your social media profiles on your next trip to Indy, I have got some fab drool worthy places for you to visit. And yes....don't roll your eyes at me--it's all about the gram these days and you know it!

Perhaps you are already there for The Indy 500?! I sure wish I was there this weekend.

This was my first time in Indy and I was so pleasantly surprised! I knew nothing about this part of the United States. But after a brief 48 hour visit, it's fair to say I know a little bit more and if you happen to be visiting then hopefully this will be of some guidance for anyone who's planning a short break.

City GuidesSamantha RubleMay 25, 2018Comment

The Goddess Of Lady-Like (Channeling Natalie Wood)...My New Favorite Fragrance

When us goddesses spend so much on makeup, hair products, and clothes, it can sometimes be hard to spend a little more on a good perfume. After all, it’s not something you can see like a bold gloss, a fabulous new handbag or a new dress. But that’s the beauty of perfume. It’s invisible but it can make or break an image. I’m sure we all have a mother, aunt, grandma, or even a bestie in our lives who has a signature scent. You associate that smell with her, and it says so much. Maybe love, or caring. Maybe power and boldness. To me, Natalie Fragrance says CONFIDENT WOMAN-and embodies everything lady-like. This fresh, sparkling floral scent opens with an alluring combination of freesia, neroli, bigarde zest and rose oil.

BeautySamantha RubleMay 24, 2018Comment

Choosing The Perfect Art For Your Home Featuring Orth Contemporary And Tara Thacker

Choosing the right piece of art to complement your space can be one of the most challenging things in decorating. Unless you’re an art curator, gallery owner, or artist, chances are that buying art does not come very naturally to you. How do I choose? When do I invest? How do I educate myself? Should I go for black-and-white abstract art or colorful photography?

So I am going to share our story with you and we really hope it helps!

On a recent visit to Orth Gallery in Kendall-Whittier a few months ago, I stumbled in and fell in love with TaraThacker's sculptures

HomeSamantha RubleMay 23, 2018 Comments

The Most Fab Air BnB In Dallas- The Bishop Arts

I have ALWAYS had a thing for good ole Oak Cliff even before it was a thing!

And if you are looking for that BIG D quintessential Dallas experience--you want to stay in The Bishop Arts District! It's only minutes from downtown.

And we found the most adorable Air BnB in the greatest location in The Bishop.

City Guides, FeaturesSamantha RubleMay 16, 2018 Comments

Meet Quilo

The Dog Days Of Summer have officially arrived all over the place!! Hello heat !!! So this post is coming at a perfect time, right?!

One of the first things that affects us in a room is the quality and temperature of the air, yet it’s one of the last things we tend to consider. So I am excited to share the perfect all year air cooler.

Les Chiens, HomeSamantha RubleMay 14, 2018 Comments

Non-Surgical Facelift-"The Vampire Facial" Featuring Revolution Medical Spa

The vampire facial, otherwise known as a PRP (platelet-rich plasma) facial, has been widely debated ever since Kim Kardashian West underwent the procedure during an episode of the Keeping Up with the Kardashians spin-off, Kim and Kourtney Take Miami. ...

And I have been curious for a whole year and finally decided to try it a little over a week ago.

Note: The facial procedure was offered complimentary to me by Jenna Case. The review is 100 percent my own, candid experience.

BeautySamantha RubleMay 12, 2018 Comments

My 2 Favorite Face Pore Minimizing Products For Spring-Summer

So what are these two amazing skin care products? Well first off, they’re all created by a skincare brand I adore, OSEA, who believe that natural, non-toxic skincare is vital for long-term health, beauty, and radiance. Their products are powered by bioavailable skin superfoods so effective they eliminate the need for harmful synthetic ingredients entirely. I have mentioned OSEA at the very beginning of the year when I shared my three fave skin care products under $70.

BeautySamantha RubleMay 9, 2018Comment

The Perfect Northwest Arkansas Getaway in June--#BiteNWA

It's time to wine & dine with the best this summer as it's time for #BiteNWA June 20th-22nd. It's my first time to attend and I am counting down the days! I am so ready to experience the best food, beverages, restaurants, chefs, ingredients and brands Northwest Arkansas has to offer. I mean how lucky are we that this event is so close to Tulsa and OKC?!

City GuidesSamantha RubleMay 8, 2018 Comments