The holiday season has officially commenced, and I am SO excited! Portland is home to so many fun and unique holiday events to help us celebrate the season - there is something for everyone to enjoy - get out there and join in the festivities. Hope to see you out and about at one of these fabulous events! Christmas Festival of Lights at The Grotto Daily from November 29 - December 30 (closed Christmas day) The Grotto Details here The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights is t

We've all heard about the benefits of staging or at the very least de-cluttering and simplifying your home when it's for sale - this allows potential buyers to connect with your home without distractions and to envision themselves (and their stuff) living there. If your home is for sale over the holiday season, this issue becomes a little more complicated. We all have traditions and special decorations that we and/or our children become attached to, and it can be hard to figu

Fall is definitely my favorite season. I think it is an amazing combination of beautiful (sometimes very chilly!) weather, cozy feelings, yummy comfort food (and drinks!), and fun events. Bring on the pumpkin spice (basic, I know), and check out my event guide to see what's happening in our lovely city. Hope to see you out and about at one of these fun events! Portland Book Festival November 9 Portland Art Museum Details here This fun festival (formerly known as "Wordstock")