Maria Bowe

I've gained a new appreciation for spring after living in one of the rainiest cities in the country- so I am definitely stopping and smelling the roses. Here are my favorite ways to see flowers in my city!

There are tons of festive things to do around the Holidays in Portland and the season always goes by way too fast. As it gets closer, here are some fun things you can start planning to do!

If this isn't a fun conversation starter, what is?! Alternatively: grocery shopping gets more fun as you get older

I lived in SF for 2.5 years, and here are some of my favorite spots I would recommend to anyone! You'll quickly be able to tell my favorite things in the city are all related to food, hiking, biking, and art :)

When living in the Bay Area, going to wine country was one of my favorite things to do. Here are some of my favorites! And I threw in a few wine bars in SF too, if you're looking for good wine but want to stay in the city

I was born and raised in the DC area and am there often- so here are some favorite restaurants and things to do in my hometown!

As a design fanatic, here are places I shop and look for inspiration :)

So many good workout classes and gyms in NYC- these are some of my favorites!

Here are some good books I've read in the last couple of years. Will be constantly adding to this! Comment with any thoughts or questions

Camping had become one of my favorite things to do since moving to California! Here are my recommendations for things to bring and places to go. Comment with any questions!

I'm definitely a minimalist and not a big beauty guru, but here are things I use and like! I have sensitive skin and somewhat fine hair, for reference!