Hey friends! My mom and I spent an amazing week traveling through the Pacific Northwest recently, and I have gobs of pictures to share. If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you have known about a really spectacular giveaway that’s been in the works, too, and I’m happy to say that today is the day! I want to extend a HUGE thank-you to Epiphanie camera bags for providing me with my Brooklyn backpack to take along on my trip! {Psssttt…be sure to read all the way to the end of this post, because you have a chance to win your own Epiphanie camera bag!!}
As some of you may have heard, our original plan was to travel to Ireland for a week, but because we fly on stand-by, and flights didn’t quite work out to our favor, we had to make a last-minute change of plans. You can read all about it, and why I had peace about it, in this post.
So off we went to the Pacific Northwest! Today, I’m going to share the Oregon portion of our trip, and I’ll share pictures from Washington next week. {I have a ton of pictures.}
Mom and I flew into Portland, Oregon, just in time to find a hotel and crash for the night. The next morning, we were up bright & early thanks to a three-hour time difference, so we decided to check out different areas of Portland.
First stop: Japanese Gardens & Rose Gardens
After the gardens, it was time for lunch! I was really excited to be able to meet up with one of my sweet blog friends, Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me!
Lunch stop: Food trucks at Belmont & 43rd
After lunch, we did a little shopping along Belmont. One of my favorite shops was Noun, “A person’s place for things”. Isn’t that the cutest?!
Mom and I hopped back in the car and headed toward the coast. After a couple hours, we found a place to stop for the night.
First night’s stop: Cannon Beach, Oregon
The second day of our trip, we had a good breakfast at Pig N’ Pancake before getting back on the road. Our travels took us along the coast with a brief stop to stretch our legs.
Rest stop: Astoria, Oregon
We crossed the bridge into Washington late that afternoon and continued to Seattle, where we found a little hotel just outside the city and a Mexican restaurant that poured excellent margaritas! We were worn out, and decided to save our Seattle visit for the next day.
Next week, I’ll share more pictures from the Washington portion of our trip, but for now, I think I know what you guys are ready for right?
It’s an Epiphanie camera bag GIVEAWAY!
I loved having my Epiphanie camera bag on our trip. I was easily able to carry my camera gear, wallet, makeup bag, and any souvenirs I collected along the way. My Brooklyn bag is roomy and stylish. I had quite a few people comment on it, from visitors at Pike’s Market in Seattle to TSA agents at the airport! Now YOU can win your own!!
Here’s mine in action:
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So, ready to win one? Here’s the details:
* Giveaway is open to everyone, but if the winner is outside the US, you will have to pay additional shipping
* Winner will choose from any currently available Epiphanie camera bag
* Giveaway will remain open from 12:01 am 9/24/14 through 11:59 pm 9/29/14
* Winner will be chosen at random, and notified via email. Winner will have 24 hours to confirm, or a new winner will be chosen
* This giveaway is sponsored by Epiphanie and Sweet Tea & Saving Grace shall not be held liable for fulfillment of prize
Good luck!
48 Responses
I LOVE so many of their bags..it’s hard to choose just one! Looks like you had an amazing vacation! 🙂
I love the Lola in Caramel.
I would love to meet repeatmecraft, I love her crocheting.
We did have a wonderful time 🙂 Good luck Marilyn!
I like the Ginger bag in grey.
Great choice! Good luck!
She’s the sweetest 🙂 Very genuine and beautiful, on the inside and out. I’m grateful to call her my friend. 🙂
The Ginger in grey! such a gorgeous bag, and it would match all my wardrobe 🙂
Wow! That bag is perfect for travel. I went to the beach over the weekend (the Oregon coast too!) and was so upset because I had no way to protect my nice new camera, this would have been so perfect!
Love, LOVE the Brooklyn Backpack in Cobalt!! Thanks for the chance to win! So glad you had so much fun on your vacation!!
I like the Brooklyn!
I would like to have the Madison bag in the color black. Love how big and roomy this bag is.
I love the Charlotte in metallic chevron!
I like the Ginger in blue.
I would love the Brooklyn bag in Gray or the Madison bag in black! Both are beautiful.
I would pick Belle in teal!
Lyric in Brown…I love earth tones, it would work with 85% of my closet!!!
love the lyric or stella! so many great color choices too!
I love the Charlotte. I especially love. it in burnt orange or turquoise
I love all their bags, but I think I would go with the Lola in Pink. I’m so glad you had such a nice trip!
Tough call… I’m leaning toward the Ginger!
This would be awesome to win! I still have a generic canon bag for mine that is so awkward to carry.
I cannot BELIEVE that they’re $99 now, I bought mine for a bit more than that 🙁 But given the chance, I’d want the Brooklyn in mustard yeeeellow, yeah!
So many to choose from…. but i really like the LOLA-Red and STELLA-Olive ♡
Has to be Brooklyn backpack in cobalt – what a distinctive bag. Would love to win
A pink Stella would put a huge smile on my face! 🙂
I love them all but would say Madison or Lola…hmmmm maybe. lol
I will probably pick a Madison Black 😉
I’d love the Ginger in Grey!
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I love the Madison especially in teal and the Sydney in turquoise or caramel.
Austin Grey bag for me!!!
I like the Lyric Mustard color
I am in love with the Brooklyn bag (good call!) and I really love the blush color or the cobalt color.
I’m in dire need of a camera bag but haven’t found one that was cute + dual purpose. This one is perfect! Love it!
Oooooo….I am thinking the Brooklyn bag in turquoise- perfect for traveling! 🙂
I would definitely pick the Ginger in caramel – it’s so cool! I love that it is synthetic leather – animal friendly is always chic!! I was just in Portland and Cannon Beach last month. I love the pictures you took! We went to the Rose Garden twice just so we could smell more of the roses 🙂
Really loving the Lola bag in red! 🙂
Oh gosh Kirsten. I’ve been in love with Epiphanie bags for years. Maybe for Christmas this year if I don’t win. 🙂 I think I totally need the Ginger bag or maybe the Clover bag in red. So pretty!
I really like either the Stella or the Lola. But honestly, I’d take anything at this point! 🙂
I would love the CHARLOTTE – Metallic Chevron
I would love to have the BROOKLYN Backpack – Turquoise.
I love Lola and Stella. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity!
I really like the Ginger bag in Caramel
i might choose the stella pink.
Epiphanie has so many beautiful bags but I think I would have to go with the London backpack in brown!
Thanks for the giveaway. I love the Stella in pink.
I like the Clover in Fuchsia!
Lola. Mustard. Fingers crossed. Salt over my shoulder. Come on luck!!