guest post: pacific northwest inspirations

Hello! I'm Joanna, a writer for Arcadian Lighting, a terrific source for lighting fixtures of all styles. I love to write guest posts like this one to share interior design ideas and images on blogs such as 30 Before 30. My topic today is Pacific Northwest inspirations. This style would be perfect in a lodge-style home or a cabin deep in the woods. Hope you enjoy! The heart of Pacific Northwest style lies in a love of nature, which is a common element in spaces from lodges to urban lofts. Many of these homes feature diverse influences from Asian styles to early Modernism. Below are a few homes that embrace the Pacific Northwest style.

A gleaming honey-toned wood covers the walls and ceiling of a Zen bedroom. Of special note, are the logs used as beams at the ceiling. A sitting area provides a cozy space for conversation or reading.

An open plan space includes kitchen, dining, and living room. The ceiling treatment, which mimics the shape of a tipi, is phenomenal. The differing woods used add interest to the space. Strategically placed light fixtures add warmth.

Wood ceilings soar high above the spaces in another open plan living area. The pale blue gray color palette is soothing and calm.

A natural stone fireplace acts as a focal point in this rustic living room. Neutral furnishings add another natural element to the space.

An impressive example of early Modernism, this open floor plan features sweeping ceilings and an interesting circular architectural feature on the far wall. Track lights run the length of the space.

An ample use of windows brings nature indoors in this warm and cozy living space surrounded in wood.

A light filled bathroom features a Victorian soaking tub and painted wood on the walls and doors for extra brightness.

Another Pacific Northwest dÈcor with modern influences features an oversized sectional, light fixture and nature based artwork.†Images†1†|†2†|†3†|†4†|†5†|†6†| 7 | 8 Feeling inspired by this collection of Pacific Northwest interiors? Stop by Arcadian Lighting for more lighting ideas and affordable track lights, ceiling lights, and pendant lights!

guest post: 30before30 list

I have a very special guest post for you today. This inspiring 30before30 list belongs to none other than my amazing Man of Honor at my wedding: Frankie Galindo. Frankie is easily one of my most favorite people in the world and he put together this here list for you all to see. This is a list very close to my heart, as it contains a lot of travel goals. We've already discussed the fact that Frankie will probably be involved in 90% of the travel goals on my list, because he's part of the family! So I've invited myself along on his travel, too.
Without further ado, I present to you the Great Galindo List!

1. to travel to europe

2. to scuba dive with whales

3. to travel to easter island

4. decide if i want to go to grad school

5. make $70,000 or more in a year

6. get my own apartment

7. pay off my school loans

8. go to tokyo

9. travel to the southern tip of africa

10. go to california

11. go to new york

12. move to a new city

13. get a job as an E! news correspondent

14. go to alaska

15. climb up the corporate ladder at Aetna

16. figure out what i really want out of my life

17. learn to play moonlight sonata on the piano

18. start a fashion website for festival wears

19. decide by 30 if i want to move back to my hometown

20. own a piece of land that is in my name

21. go to crater lake national park in oregon

22. travel to australia

23. help my parents remodel their home

24. reach my goal weight

25. go for a weekend in napa valley

26. help save sloths in costa rica for a month

27. write the book.

28. go back to hawaii

29. get that feeling back; the feeling you get when you know you are doing something important

30. start the adoption process when i turn 30.

Give Frankie some motivation in the comments! I absolutely love, love his list. Number 29 is what this blog is all about, yes?

(see my original 30before30 list here)

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I asked my best friend of 18 years to write HER 30before30 list so I could post it on here. I love seeing other people's "happy lists" on blogs, so why not share someone's list of goals? Here is hers. PS. #1 is referring to me. Thanks for the guilt trip. Also, since I AM her best friend, I think she might be referring to me in #2...awkward.

1) Visit Mexico with my best friend of 20+ years, as I've known her all my life and have yet to go

2) Fall in love for all the right reasons - to someone that not only shares my dreams, but is my best friend

3) Stop smoking. Find the will power within myself to better my health

4) Visit Greece - I made a bet with my brother years and years ago that I would be the first to go and lay on the beaches. I lost. 

5) Get married and live somewhere other than the place I've always been

6) Submit a piece of writing to a magazine, and have it published (not sure if I can do that without a degree? Guess I'll find out)

7) Learn another language. Understanding some Spanish doesn't count.

8) Mend my relationship with my dad, as hard as that may be. I do not want any regrets if it becomes too late one day.

9) Become closer to my younger brother and sister. They're growing up without knowing me, and I would love to know them

10) Let my mom teach me how to garden, as this is a passion she shares with her mother, and always wants me to learn. (I kill every plant given to me)

11) Meet someone new every year that I can say without a doubt that they've changed my life in some small, amazing way - and tell them that.

12) See something majestic. 

13) Go skydiving

14) Volunteer at Our Childrens House at Baylor. 

15) Find a career that I love. One that I look forward to everyday.

16) Learn to belly dance (this one makes me giggle)

17) Go on a canopy tour

18) Visit the Galapagos Islands

19) Watch a sumo wrestling match

20) Own my own home

21) Learn to read/enjoy non-fiction books 

22) Go on a road trip with my closest friends with no destination. Just see all the great things we can in the time we have

23) Become debt free

24) Learn to cook (taco bell can't last me forever)

25) Learn sign language

26) Redecorate my home each year

27) Stay in a bungalow in Bora Bora

28) Visit my grandparents more. It's been 7 years since I have. 

29) Learn how to surf

30) Write a book

Feel free to submit YOUR 30before30 or 40before40 or whatever life list you want! I'd love to share it.

(see my original 30before 30 list here)