{5 Lovely Things on Monday}

I.am.exhausted.

         You could say this past week has been one of service.  From July 16th to July 21st I played Camp Nurse at Camp Leo (click here to learn more).  Each day was essentially 16hr shifts filled with many blood sugar checks & hanging out with 150 campers of various ages.  The cabin I served as primary med staff for was 14 & 15 year olds; while that may make some cringe I loved it. Seriously.  

And with that I begin this week's lovely things that focus on service & giving back:

{1} Camp Leo

...well that was obvious

Take 1: Can you spot me amongst the teens?

Take 2: One can't be too serious with this crew.

 Being surrounded by such inspiring children, teens & volunteers will be an experience I hold very dear & hope to be part of again.

{2} Big Sista

Meet my baby sister's "little sister" Edith.  
I'm so proud of Jenna taking the time to be a positive influence on this adorable kiddo!  


{4} Swedish SummerRun

This year I walked to remember my great aunt Joan.
Thanks to everyone who donated-- this year over $500K was raised to support the 
Marsha Rivkin Ovarian Cancer Research Center.


{4} STUFF the BUS
Thanks to the boyfriend I was introduced to a great Seattle program, WestSide Baby.
After the bus was stuffed we helped unloading the + diapers that were donated. 
Congrats to the crew for surpassing their goal by leaps & bounds!!

Photo Cred: Patrick Robinson


{5} Cupcake Royal strikes again

Good deeds warrant delicious treats, right?

cheers,

*lucy

Wednesdays With Willis

In case you haven't noticed, Willis is quite the lovable pup. It's a good thing because Wednesday is my consistent day off & he likes to pal around with me to my appointments & such.  He's become quite well-known by my massage therapist & her office co-workers.  And it's unanimous that Willis should become a therapy dog...when his mommy has time.

Riding around in the Passat

And after our busy day around town we got the treat of meeting Will's future BFF, Bentley.  This wobbly little bulldog belongs to some close friends that have finally moved back to the NW- Todd & Kristin. And while Willis wasn't quite sure what to make of this inquisitive little pup we're convinced that with time they'll be fast friends :)

toodles,
*lucy

{5 Lovely Things on Monday}

     The weather here continues to be amazing & I could not be happier. I hope you all savor today's lovely things because there will be none next week. :( Yours truly will not have blogging access as I will be a volunteer nurse at Camp Leo!!

{1} Best Breakfast EVER.

If you haven't eaten at Babblin' Babs Bistro,

you haven't had- in my opinion- the most phenomenal breakfast in the Pacific NW

Chocolate Waffles with a side of Sweet Potato Hash
photo cred: Aaron Cohn 

Polynesian-inspired Torta with Jambon, tropical marmalade, spicy custard & toasted coconut
photo cred: me

{2} Custom Fabric Labels

Thank you Heather of Just.Lovely.Things 

for providing a free tutorial on how to make them!

Jenna: take note, I need these.

{3} FIESTA goodness

Must.start.saving.

Meet FIESTA's 75th Anniversary soup tureen
in their new color "marigold" 

{4} Pot DIY

Why hadn't I thought of this? 

Thank you Erin of Sunshine & Carousels for sharing your DIYs!

So easy & green :)

{5} Estate Sale Find

On a whim the boyfriend & I wandered into an 

estate sale Sunday where I found this gem for $0.55:

Stay tuned for how I use this vintage light fixture in a future post!

<3

lucy

{5 Lovely Things on TUESDAY}

     Yes, it's true, I'm not getting around to this post until Tuesday. So sorry to disappoint. Truthfully, I have a great excuse as I was having a wonderful 4th of July weekend. This week's "lovely things" features "my long weekend in pictures". The PacificNW was simply stunning this holiday weekend. It is times like this that make you remember why you endure the very grey winters...

{1} Friday: Seattle International Beerfest

Crisp summer night at Seattle Center & sampling brew- yes, please!

{2} Sunday's Sunset at Happy Hour

on the water with good company-- even if he is a FB troll

typical...

photo cred: Aaron Cohn

{3} Impromptu Dance Party with Alayah

Taking a break from the Freedom Fair people watching
to fit in a few fist pumps & booty shakes

{4} A Gorgeous 4th of July Celebration with Delightful Peeps

{5} Watching the FIREWORKS from our front lawn after the sun went down!!

BTW this is a raw image- stunning.

I hope this finds you all well & recovering from the holiday weekend.

cheers,

*lucy