And when I vacation, I like to be touristy like a local! Check out all these local finds I explored in Seattle.

My God-sister and her hubby took us to Kerry Park. It’s perfect for panoramic views of the city and sunset if it’s clear enough.

They brought us to Lake Union to check out the boat houses…

And they took us to the Best of the Northwest Art & Fine Craft Show.

You can bet I visited all the crafty shops I could throughout our trip, too. We stumbled upon Dry Goods Design on a rainy evening walk through Pioneer Square. Twas the cutest fabric shop.

And I visited not one, but two letterpress studios. That’s just how I roll.

Paper Hammer Press (above) and Pike St. Press (below). I wanted all the things.

I loved exploring the best of the northwest. A big shout out to my God-sister and her hubby for driving us around town, showing us where the cool kids hang and for teaching us not to carry an umbrella around (so touristy!).