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Friday 13 June 2014

Seattle | Downtown and Pike Place Market


Aloha Sprinklerinos,

Ooooeeeee it's Friday night, the sun is setting, Baby Glitter is tucked up in bed and the TV is babbling on in the background. The perfect time to blog.

This week I have been 100% at home, with no travelling or big London days. It's been glorious. I have focused a lot of my energy into editing and uploading what I have lovingly dubbed, 'The Seattle Series', onto my second YouTube channel, Sprinkle of Chatter. You can watch that series HERE. It is 45 minutes all the way through, or you can watch 7 bite size daily chunks. 

I also spent a blissful few hours editing the photographs we took out there. For those that are interested, I use a Canon EOS 70D camera body and for this trip we took a Canon EF 40MM f/2.8 STM lens. We went with that option because it's the most compact, so great for throwing the camera in your hand bag or baby change bag (like I do because I love keeping everything together). The only downside was that there is no zoom so you have to stand quite far back from things to get everything in frame. Little bit of tech chat for you there haha!

Since Seattle is so beautiful and there was so much to snap, I'm going to break the photos down into a three or four posts so you aren't overloaded in one go. 

My little family before heading out to Marie's church.
Darcy : Rain coat/Next. Leggings/Baby Zara. Navy Boots/Baby Zara.
Matt : Blue Pumps/River Island. Tan Chinos/Topman. Checked Shirt/He forgot! Navy Blazer/Gap.
Me : Navy Flats/Primark. Print Dress/ASOS. Navy Cardi/Monsoon. Watch/Michael Kors.

I took a million pictures of Marie but I think this one is perfect. So relaxed and gently happy. Also, look at those pins!!
Marie : Navy Coat/ . Striped Ruffle Dress/ . Tan Belt/ . Sparkle Flats/ . (Today is Marie's birthday so she's out celebrating with her littles and Husband. I'll find out her OOTD deets when she is free to chat).

Trundling round downtown Seattle and chatting about nothingness was bliss. 


Amerrrriiicccuuuhhh. 

Mama Vlogging in action! You can check out Marie's YouTube Channel HERE

Once the window washers spotted us we were gifted with quite the acrobatic show!

The famous Pike Place market. Home of the first ever Starbucks and where parts of one of our favourite films, Sleepless in Seattle, was shot. We got really excited about that last part haha. 


Matt looking dishy, as per. 

Sweet colours. 

The best bagels in town. 

If you're a total smartypants you'll know which part of the vlogs this photo is from. 


Watching gross fish be thrown about with the babelings. 

Admiring the flowers. I could have photographed them all day. 



Fitting crowns on princesses. 

It's blurry but I love it. I was so, so, so happy in that moment. I wish I could time machine back over and over. 

Admiring their apparel. 

I love cities. 

Especially cities with snow capped mountains on the horizon. 

Ahhhhh gawwddd I love this city so much. I love all cities being such a city-girl but this one was special. It was clean, spacious, interesting and friendly. 

We can't wait to return. 

Up next, Kerry Park, family love and incredible skylines. Be still my beating heart. 

Are you a city, country or suburban gal?

Toodlepip!

xx

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104 comments:

  1. These pictures are so adorable and it looks like you guys had fun time!

    Evelin Kivi

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  2. these are utterly stunning louise! it makes me want to visit so so badly. <3 xx

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  3. I'm a city girl at the moment but I'd love to live near the seaside. Can't wait for the other posts on Seattle I've already watched all the Vlogs, I thought I recognised that Market I love sleepless In Seattle..
    Melissa xx

    http://honeybeechatter.blogspot.co.uk/

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  4. looks like you literally had the time of your life.

    pretty--little--blog.blogspot.com

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  5. Oh Louise, I love to see you having such a lovely time and that Darcy looks so happy; I hope to one day have such a wonderful friendship like Marie and yourself x
    FashionableFood

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  6. I'm so jealous, I'm torn between two places moving to Seattle or moving to England. These photos are so lovely and I'm so glad you made such precious memories and are sharing them with us.
    Mana
    Fashion and Happy Things

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  7. These pictures are wonderful Louise! It looks like you had so much fun! I love cities too! ^_^ xx
    EveryEnvy.blogspot.com

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  8. Seattle looked amazing, I'm so happy you had a great time! Love you!

    dellalovesnutella.blogspot.co.uk

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  9. seattle is one of my top cities i want to visit, so i am living vicariously through your vlogs/photos.

    i'm a total country girl though. i've lived in the country my entire life. i recently went to NYC for a four day trip and deemed that the max i could do there. it's just too hectic for me. :(

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  10. Such lovely pictures :) I really enjoyed your vlogs too, was so nice seeing you all so happy together!

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  11. These vlogs were some of my favorite!

    melissapcooper.blogspot.com

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  12. i love cities and the country, both have different appeals that make me happy. Your trip looks wonderful so far, it's great you got to meet up with Marie
    Lauren x
    Britton Loves | Fashion Lifestyle + Photography - www.brittonloves.blogspot.co.uk

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  13. Another lovely blog post...I just adore the photo where you say 'i was so so so happy in that moment', what a wonderful thing to capture on film and I am sure you will treasure that photo forever.
    Seattle looks amazing...will be mentally adding it to my extremely long list of places to go :-)

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  14. Aww looks like you guys had such a great time! So happy :D

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  15. I live in a more country town, but like you, I really feel more at home in cities! Seattle is AMAZING, I spent summer 2012 there at a ballet program, I enjoyed it so so much. I kept saying I could see myself living there! It really is a great city. It made/makes me so happy to see you enjoying it as well :) xxxx

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  16. Yay!! I'm from Seattle and I just love when people visit it and fall in love with it too! I live in LA now, but I miss Seattle all the time. I hope you went to some of the greatest restaurants :) I'll go watch the vlogs now!

    Miranda

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  17. Looks like you had a great time! Love being a home for awhile as - been travelling heaps! x

    Jasmin Charlotte

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  18. Loved your Seattle Series! Sooo awesome that you made a life long friend on the very opposite side of the world :) Just makes you think about how many cool people are out there! Keep up the great work!

    Love Sinead
    x

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  19. So glad you enjoyed Seattle :) Im a Seattle girl myself and can sometimes forget how lucky I am to live in such an amazing part of the country!

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  20. These photos are literally beautiful, you should be incredibly proud of yourself and your lovely family!
    Going to watch the whole 45 minutes now :)


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  21. Great blog post and Seattle looks so beautiful. It's one of the places I'd love to visit one day! Thanks for sharing your pics with us!! :)

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  22. Lovely post Louise! Looks like you had an amazing time, I've really enjoyed watching your vlogs :)

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  23. Louise, you constantly inspire me (and remind me!) to take more photographs of my day to day life and the people I love, since you always post such lovely photos which will be amazing to have in your house and to look back on :) Thank you!

    Amy| The Little Koala Blog ♥
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  24. Aaaah this is lovely! I'm only on vlog 1 of the Seattle Series, but can't wait to catch up over the weekend on the rest of them :)

    hugs from Ireland, x

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  25. Beautiful pictures, beautiful family, great stories. You inspire me !
    Also i would like to say that Darcy is a very lucky little girl i can feel the love all the way from Belgium !
    Keep doing what you are doing, you make me smile.
    Hope you have a good day:)

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  26. Like everyone else I have absolutely adored watching the series. The photos are just as adorable too.

    AMANDA LOVES | UK Beauty and Fashion Blog

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  27. Lovely pictures! Seen all you and marie's vlogs and it looked like you had a great time!:)
    -Lauren xoxo
    http://pretty-things-a-n-d-polka-dots.blogspot.co.uk/

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  28. You have such a beautiful family! xx

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  29. These photos are so beautiful - simple and taken of everything and anything and yet still made perfect. You captured every moment so well, it just makes me want to be there right now!

    Also, I'm definitely a suburban girl at heart: there's nothing like an escape to the countryside every once in a while but my heart is in the city, I love being where everything is happening and I love how the simplest moments can become the most special.

    Can't wait for more photos!

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  30. These photos are absolutely beautiful! I particularly love the ones of Darcy and Scarlett with tiaras :) I wish I owned a DSLR when I see beautiful pictures like these, they really do take the most enchanting photos!

    Imogen // imogenscribbles

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  31. What beautiful family photos! Glad you had such an amazing time- I've always wanted to visit Seattle! xo

    -Jen

    www.vibrantbeautyblog.com

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  32. These photos are really lovely! I can see why you loved the tulips so much, they look stunning :)

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  33. Aww you guys all look so nice! Such pretty pictures :) Danielle xx

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  34. you look so beautiful and vibrant! So happy for you and you stunning family! So proud of you Louise!

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  35. Coo-eee! It's Zoe Pennyblossoms here...you're Northampton chummy.
    Haven't commented for ages on here. Think I am just in awe of all your fabulousness! It is so brilliant. Anyhoo, so loving that top picture of the three of you. I hope you have that in a frame in pride of place at home.
    Keep happy and well, the three of you.
    Zxx

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  36. Lovely photos - especially the first!

    Nicola // pink-confetti.co.uk

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  37. Those bagels! Oh my! So many great pictures, I want to visit now :) You have a gorgeous little family Louise.

    Sarah
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  38. This is so inspiring!! I have a friend and me and her are in the exact same position as you and Marie were and this has inspired me so much and makes me really motivated to meet my friend but itll have to be in a few years cause money and too young!! Love all these photos theyre soo cool!! http://katieslifetale.blogspot.co.uk/?m=1

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  39. What a lovely family! And Seattle looks gorgeous!

    Janine Maral from http://www.janinemaral.com/

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  40. Your family are so beautiful, and Seattle looks amazing.

    curlyredhairgirl.blogspot.com

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  41. Louise your hair always looks so lovely! and you looked like you had a great time in Seattle. Not going to lie though I did tear up a bit at your first Seattle vlog because it made me think about one of my friends who lives all the way across the world in Australia! but made me even more excited to see her (and her 1 year old boy) next month after 5 years!
    -Becky xx
    www.beckyblossom.blogspot.co.uk

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  42. Looks like such an interesting city! Thanks for sharing! :)

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  43. Definitely a city girl! I loved Seattle, it reminded me of my favorite parts from NYC and San Francisco! Have you been to San Fran yet? It's a must!

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  44. I'm a city girl who occasionally thinks she's a country girl, but then remembers that in the city you don't need a car. :) ha ha!

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  45. stunning pictures! seems like you had such a great time in seattle!

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  46. I've loved watching both yours and Marie's Seattle vlogs! Lovely pictures too :)

    http://laurenslittleblogs.blogspot.co.uk/

    xx

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  47. I love Seattle. It's such a fun place with a great vibe. Those bagels look tasty! :] // itsCarmen.com ☼

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  48. Looks lovely! I have family in Seattle - I need to visit!!

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  49. Seattle looks beautiful! I hope to visit soon! I'm definitely a bit of both... a city AND country girl!!

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  50. Beautiful pictures! You all must have been very busy trying to keep a hold on all those camera. But it looks like you managed a good job - both these pictures and all your vlogs was lovely!

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  51. Just gorgeous photos, look forward to the rest! Have been loving the blogs as well!

    CassandraMyee | Beauty | Fashion | Life

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  52. Lovely pictures, it's so sweet seeing you, Darcy and Matt! Cutest little family. xx

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  53. It's looks like you've had a delightful time there in Seattle! I've neither been there nor seen pictures of the city but the ones you took made my fall in love with it!!
    I'm glad you've enjoyed and have made incredible memories with friends; that's the matter of life, live the moment!! :) x

    camstalks.blogspot.com

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  54. These photos are absolutely stunning, Louise!

    Zoe
    http://thatszoe.blogspot.com

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  55. Seattle looks amazing, you've inspired me to visit there!! The photos are of amazing quality, and so is your beautiful family - you should be very proud of raising such a gorgeous young girl.
    I can't wait for the next time you visit Marie!!

    I don't know if i'm a city or country girl... I live in the country, very close to suburbia however. But I loooove the city also. I think i'm very adaptable really.
    My favourite city (that i've been to so far! - I plan on visiting them all!) is Dublin in Ireland <3

    http://dayinthelifeofsarah.blogspot.com.au

    Sarah
    xxxx

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  56. awwww this is amazing! My two top cities to visit on the West Coast are Seattle and San Fran. sooo these pictures are a great little sneak peek until one day that I will get to go! I am definitely a city girl sooo can't wait for more posts!!

    Love Inna

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  57. Seattle looks like a beautiful city. It is now on my list of places to visit. Gorgeous photos, by the way. Haha. Anyway, to answer your question; I am a mix of a city and suburban girl. I was born and raised in a city and also currently living in the city, but spend a lot of time in suburban areas.

    -Sandy

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  58. Seattle looks absolutely beautiful!! I am going to Vancouver at some point in October, I may have to plan an extra couple of days and go to Seattle! :)
    englishbrkfstt.wordpress.com

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  59. Gorgeous shots! I've always wanted to visit Seattle; hopefully, I'll have the chance one day. Thanks for sharing!

    Binx
    http://mermaids-andmascara.blogspot.com

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  60. I have been loving your vlogs in Seattle Louise!

    Darcy is just a little button.

    Naturally Jes

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  61. I'm visiting Vancouver next week with my family and we'll be driving to Seattle for a day, so I'll be sure to watch your vlog series :) Do you have any "must see" spots for Seattle that I can visit for a day? The photos are lovely by the way!

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  62. These are gorgeous Louise. It looks like a dream trip. :)

    Erin, beingerin.com

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  63. This looks like a wonderful trip! I've actually never been, but I really should go.

    -- Alex at Cashmere Kangaroo

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  64. The photos are amazing. Everything about this journey is just flawless, and from the looks of it, everything felt flawless on your side, too. I am glad you and Marie got to meet each. I genuinely enjoyed every single bit of The Seattle Diaries, on both your channels. It hit me very hard in the feels. You two are such wonderful, great women, and it warms my heart that the two of you are not only friends, but great friends. It's like a reverse OTP friendship-wise. Or just OTP. I love your friendship so much. I don't know why it makes me happy, but it really does. I guess it gives me great hope for a better day-- for better friendships. This is my last year of school, and my best friend and I are going to part to two different continents. You two remind me so much of our friendship, and it genuinely fills me with euphoria the fact that you two have built up your friendship, and maintained it all via social networking platforms. It reassures me that my best friend and I can remain the closest of friends. I just can't put into words how much I enjoyed these videos, so I'll just say that I thoroughly enjoyed every glittery bit, clip, and sprinkle of Louise and Marie.

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  65. Next time you're in Seattle you should make the drive up to Vancouver, Canada for a little visit! It's quite similar to Seattle so you'd probably enjoy it xx

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  66. GOODNESS DARLING. Where did you buy that lovely pink skirt? It looks so cute!

    Now I want to visit Seattle! It looks so fun and homey and glorious.
    Hugs xoxo!

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  67. Darcy is so incredibly cute OMG Louise

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  68. I'd love to go to Seattle one day it looks amazing in your photos!

    Love your hair! Looks adorable in the high pony with the curls! x

    Madeleine, THE daily MARK

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  69. Those midi skirts look so good on you Louise! x
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  70. gorgeous photos. I'm glad you had such a great time! x
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  71. Can't wait to see the rest of the photos! I loved the vlogs and I'm so happy for you and Marie and your beautiful families!
    Love Anna

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  72. I've loved watching your Seattle videos, it's so lovely how you both managed to meet up! You both have lovely little families xx

    Lauraslittleloves

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  73. These photos are so gorgeous! Seattle looks amazing :) xx

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  74. Those photos are so amazing! I want to be there right now opposed to slightly glooming south east England. Have loved your vlogs though

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  75. Absolutely ADORE every single photo!
    I'm still so touched by your story, you two are made for eachother.
    (BTW MATT LOOKS GORGEOUS IN THAT PICTURE WOAH)

    Lots of love.

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  76. You and Matt make a very nice couple ^_^

    Laila from Townhouse Palette ♥

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  77. adorable!
    xx
    daniella
    simplybeautifulelegant.blogspot.com

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  78. You had a great time and your little doll is very pretty...<3 :)

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  79. Your hair looks blimmin' lovely in that bouncy high ponytail missus! So glad you two finally got to meet, the internet can be a scary place but stories like this make all the not so nice stuff worth while :)
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  80. can't wait to see more pix dear.....xoxoxo....^_^

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  81. I love the outfits and Pike Place market looks amazing. You have convinced me that I efinitely need to visit Seattle sooner rather than later.

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  82. Great pictures
    L x
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  83. You make look Seattle such interesting and georgeous just with your vitality and with darcey and the other cute childs♥ love your blog .
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  84. looks like you all had an amazing time !
    great photos :)

    Melissa x
    The Inked Blonde

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  85. I love watching you and your family!
    I did a post about anxiety and depression can you check it out please? :)
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  86. Loved watching you Seattle series, your family is adorable and it looked like you had such a great time.

    Georgia x

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  87. Aww this is such a lovely post, I love your Seattle series!

    Charlotte x

    CharOlivia | Lifestyle & Travel blog

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  88. Seattle seems like such a lovely place to visit!

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  89. Loved the vlogs, love this Blog even more xxx

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  90. I love Seattle! It looks like you had an amazing time.
    emiliashea.blogspot.com

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  91. Marie seems like such a lovely lady!
    I really want to visit Seattle one day after watching your vlogs!:)
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  92. Seattle looks like such a lovely place, it looks like you had the most amazing holiday ever meeting your best friend for the first time!

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    xx

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  93. Absolutely stunning photos!

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  94. This looks so amazing, I love the love you have in your little family. And how lovely does your pink pop of colour look! Xx

    Lauraslittleloves

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  95. Lovely photos, I would love to visit Seattle!

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  96. such a cute little family! love the photos. :)

    xxx

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  97. Lovely pictures! Seattle looks like such an amazing place!

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