Seattle a la Liz // Pioneer Square (my new hood)
Hi guys! It's been a while since this column was showed some love and since spring has officially come to Seattle, I thought it was a perfect time to shoot and show you what my new hood looks like. Que the alleluias...
Three months ago (Cali peeps, can you believe it's been three months???) I moved to Seattle and settled into the most charming new neighborhood in downtown Seattle, Pioneer Square. I had shot weddings around these parts over the last couple of years and never in my wildest dreams thought I would ever live here. But I do...and I LOVE it. Anyone who knows me and knows Pioneer Square would say it's so me and I couldn't agree more.
One of the first things I loved about my new little nook in the world is how convenient it is. I can literally walk around the block to the post office. I can buy the most delicious sandwich I've ever had (Delicatus you are something straight out of my dreams). I can walk across the street and work at a coffee shop any time I want for a change of scenery (I love Cherry Street Public House). Sometimes my desktop computer and pajamas gets to be a little much - know what I'm sayin? Working until the sun sets and watching the cafe turn from gold to a pretty shade of gray is my favorite. I can meet someone for happy hour at Good Bar any day of the week just by walking a couple blocks. Above all else, I have a beautiful blank canvas to shoot clients or for my own pleasure whenever my heart desires. It's fucking magic.
When I first moved here I explored more north of Pioneer Square and deeper into downtown (I'll be posting about that area soon!). It wasn't until I was here a good month or so that I started exploring my actual neighborhood and let me tell you, I'm obsessed. I'm right by King Street Station, which is this beautiful train station with white walls, white ceilings (we all know how I feel about that) and beautiful original crown moldings (see wedding portraits I shot a year ago HERE!). I mean, what? I can't handle it. Sometimes when I'm on one of my walks I go there and just sit for a while and marvel in all its beauty. I like to people watch and wonder where they're going and honestly it's only a matter of time until I plan a trip myself just so I can take a train ride out of there. Trains make me feel like I'm in Paris and we ALL know how I feel about PARIS.
I love seeing people walking the streets and how much life is going on right outside my front door. It reminds me of my life in LA and that always puts a smile on my face. I've noticed how different things are when you live in a city that has actual seasons. Yay seasons! Although, I moved here in the winter and man, that was rough. I'm built for the heat, yo! People hibernate in the winter and aren't outside as much for obvious reasons (I've never been colder in my life #wuss), but wow, the sun comes out, flowers start to bloom and forget about it. People scatter immediately outside to enjoy the sun and a beer. Quality Athletics is a great place to do just that and it's walking distance to the stadium. You can often find A LOT of pre game festivities happening there. There is also the most amazing little boutique next door (Velouria) that has all the jewelry a girl could ever want. It's becoming a problem.
My favorite thing about living where I live? The fact that my building faces the water. I can see West Seattle in the distance and I'm just a water taxi away. The light reflects off the water onto my street in the most beautiful way and it seriously gives me life. Taking in all these moments; the way the light hits my window at dusk, the lush green everywhere, the architecture, the way it smells like fresh cut grass on the way to a friend's house. These are the things that make me happy and remind me I'm doing just fine. xx
// NEXT UP is Capital Hill \\ If you have places you think would be great to feature let me know! Email me or leave a comment. Ciao!
