Akron Foodie
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A stellar start to a much needed vacation šŗ Portland > Willamette Valley > Coast (Goonies Beach) > Seaview, WA > Seattle āØ Fun fact, I originally started planning this trip in 2017. I knew we couldnāt do it all in one week, and with the shop I could never leave for more than that. Ya know and then the š·. So glad we are here, together, doing it the way we always dreamed. #lovelysomethingstravels2 weeks ago -
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My sisters got it rightā¦ šRosie: One of the best men I have known in my life who stepped up to become my dad almost 20 years ago passed away suddenly today (yesterday). @JimFinnerty was a great dad, Pop Pop, husband and friend. He was loved by many and his loss leaves a hole in my heart. Love you always, Jim. šBethie: Yesterday, my amazing dad, Jim finnerty, passed away. Many of you knew him, he was a great friend, loving father and husband, and one hell of a storyteller. He was a caring man who would drop everything for his family. I knew I could always turn to him whether it was for advice, help, or when I simply needed a comforting hug and heād be there. He taught me to live life in a way that connects with others, for he was the kindest and most welcoming soul who didnāt hesitate to help anyone when they were in need. It was that kindness that gave him the ability to walk in anywhere and immediately find a friend, he simply knew everyone and everyone knew him. He lived life to the fullest and created a family that goes beyond blood, a family that exists due to the love generated by friendship, respect, and a lifetime of memories. He loved this family with his whole heart and gave everything for us. Our family mourns his loss and the hole it leaves but we know he will live forever in the hearts of many. Akron lost a piece of her soul yesterday. I love you dad, and I will miss you always. ā¤ļøFrom me: To sooooo many Jim was anything and everything you needed in the moment, and always. To Uncle T; Grandma; Beth; Sean, Nora and Elyse; Rose, Dave and Tiani; Blair and me; somehow he was all of that and so much more. To mom, he was beyond even that, simply her everything. My heart continues to break, especially for her, but we know he is now reunited with Sue; and we are all forever family. Thank you for you, and for bringing us together, Jimā¦and your unconditional love, always. All my love, Lizzie2 months ago -
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I still carry this photo in my heart and mind, and always will š #blacklivesmatter #blackrepresentationmatters2 months ago -
Glad to see that Piper has an affinity for Small Businesses, too! Thanks for the great pillow selection, @benchpressed2 months ago -
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Congratulations, #justiceketanjibrownjackson š #blacklivesmatter3 months ago -
Since I closed the shop I felt like I should paint, now that I have this time to do things I want to do. Well, this past week on my little getaway, I had most of my watercolors and the gouaches I bought before closing the shop, intending to create prints to sell there, and I kept staring at them. Iād brought all the right tools and had a picturesque @airbnb but I couldnāt sit down to paint. For the past 2+ years Iāve struggled to do just that, feeling like I didnāt know what my voice was or that there had to be an end product. I bought books, looked at prompts, took pics of things I wanted to paint, etc. So on what turned out to be my last day there, I finally pulled out the tubes, and started. This isnāt some tale of creating the Mona Lisa, quite the opposite. It was to check off a SHOULD. I felt like I should be doing it, it was one of the things I thought I was looking forward to on the trip. But as I put paint to paper, I realized itās NOT what I wanted. In fact I never really enjoyed painting. I did it throughout elementary/middle/high school as part of all of my art classes and did well enough, then in college as part of my illustration classes I explored watercolors, again prescribed, and did well enough they tried to guide me into staying for my masters. I often carried those skills into projects for clients at the shop, but did I enjoy it? Not so much, itās something I could do, and needed to do, and am just now realizing not what I wanted to do. So now, I admit I do feel a relief with this knowledge as Iāll no longer pressure myself to paint, or figure out my voice or whatever other BS. What I do enjoy is creating beauty in our home, and collecting works by others, and especially appreciating 3D creations. So maybe now Iāll start pursuing my bucket list item: ātake a ceramics classā, or maybe not, lolā¦3 months ago -
Iāve been thinking about rainbows a lot lately, a new found appreciation for them. I of course have always appreciated what they meant for others, but as I donāt identify that way, I never felt a personal connection to them but now I do, simply as a reminder of happiness. Itās fun to find them unintendedā¦though these very much were (back at #NYNOW in Feb, but arenāt the divine - somewhere between a softball and bowling ball sized candles?!) And today I celebrate all of the shades of green, Happy St. Patrickās Day āļø3 months ago -
Flummoxed. Discovered the account @blackhistoryforwhitepeople, give it a look/follow.4 months ago -
When you least expect it, you get exactly what you need. (Or some other platitudeā¦but these were in fact just what I needed, thank you, @felderandco š) #lovelysomethingsathome #tulips #springiscoming4 months ago -
Adding it to our #oldmarriedcouple list. #cribbage and #jeopardy 4eva š #lovelysomethingsathome4 months ago -
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Not a bad way to start off my Birthday Dinner/Super Bowlā¦good luck topping this the rest of 42 š #feelingthelove #friendsthatarefamily5 months ago -
Our Valentine is home! Now the really hard part: training us, right, @blaircscott š¤¦š»āāļø Endlessly grateful for the team @bossk9cle. š sweater from @littlebeast.co - Q has quite the wardrobe now (not sponsored). Head to stories for his thirst trap pose š5 months ago -
Say their names: Amir Locke. I wanted to say āI donāt know whatās going on in #minneapolisā but we all know (or should) that this is everywhere. Things must change, and stay changed. #blacklivesmatter5 months ago -
NYC Market Trip 2022, Day 2 āļø Full day at the super inspiring @shoppeobject. Saw the end of the live mural by @danielbarretoes š #lovelysomethingstravels5 months ago -
NYC Market Trip 2022, Day 1 āļø I kept gravitating to compelling color combos, shocking š #lizscottdesigns #letlizhelp5 months ago -
