The Coffee & Knits Journey

Saturday is starting to become a day for me to slow down and be intentional about going places or doing things that are experience-focused. In May, I spent two Saturday mornings at Coava Coffee Roasters attending coffee cuppings for both… Continue reading

This is reflection on fall/winter days and how knitting creates visible proof that slow progress is still progress. My fall knitting moved slowly, shaped by the many life priorities that filled those months. Friday Tee by PetiteKnit I started knitting… Continue reading

Being in Sarajevo reminded me that coffee is rarely just coffee. It is time given to another person without looking at the clock. It is an invitation that does not need to be planned weeks ahead. It is slowing down… Continue reading

Late August 2025, I flew to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina to spend three weeks reconnecting with family, friends, and the version of myself that only exists there. Travel always includes coffee at the airport. The 7 am Lavazza latte at… Continue reading

It has been a while since I wrote a post. Life has been life — busy, messy, joyful, sad, overwhelming, quiet, happy, proud, and everything in between. There have been more coffees, places I hadn’t visited before, and photos I… Continue reading

I have visited the Watershed Cafe & Bistro several times since it opened in December 2024 on Main Street, just across from the old courthouse in Oregon City. A few weeks ago, I took a day off, brought my knitting,… Continue reading

Portland’s waterfront comes alive in spring, especially near the Steel Bridge, where cherry blossoms frame the Willamette River in soft pink hues. A walk along the Eastbank Esplanade or Tom McCall Waterfront Park offers stunning views of the bridge’s industrial… Continue reading

The Rose City Yarn Crawl is an annual event for fiber enthusiasts, including knitters, crocheters, spinners, weavers, and felters. The crawl takes place in 10 shops in and around Portland, Oregon. This year marks the 16th year of celebrating Portland… Continue reading

There’s something special about the first sip of coffee in the morning—the warmth of the cup in my hands, the rich aroma rising with the steam, the quiet moment before the day truly begins. The same can be said about… Continue reading