Travel Schue::Seattle

Travel Schue is back with another fun destination...Seattle!

My beautiful friend, Michaela, has graciously offered to show us around Seattle...and I'm already dying to jump on a plane to visit.  Seattle is one of my favorite cities...I am especially fond of Pike's Market.  Have you been before?  If not, you're in for a treat!

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Hi all! I'm Michaela and I blog about all things design over at Michaela Noelle Designs.  I'm a junior at Seattle Pacific University studying interior design.  I was born and raised in the sunny state of California, but while I was researching colleges my senior year of high school, I found myself gravitating toward a school that was two states away and would require me to own multiple umbrellas!  Today the ever-so-sweet Natasha has asked me to dish about my favorite parts of Seattle and all the must-go places.

standing in Pike Place market

SHOP:
We'll start with this, as shopping is what really makes our hearts go pitter-patter, am I right?! Down town Seattle is a great place to start! Favorite stores: Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, H&M, Victoria Secret, Franchescas, J. Crew, Coach, Kate Spade and of course, the very first Nordstrom.  My typical weekend is comprised of a little window shopping and my favorite tomato soup at the Nordstrom Cafe {$5 off the kids menu = college student's dream!}

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Next up is Pike Market, also down town. This iconic market is stuffed full of fruits, veggies, flowers for miles, and the famous fish-throwing attraction!

  

I may be biased because I work here, but my favorite boutique on Queen Anne hill is Meadow Boutique, and my time in Seattle wouldn't be the same without it {neither would my closet, let's face it!}

EAT:
My very favorite place to eat {in any city!} is Serious Pie, located down town Seattle.  It's the best pizza I've ever tasted and the atmosphere is even better.

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Next is Cupcake Royale. I'm a picky cupcake girl, but these cupcakes are to.die.for.

DO: 
90% of the time, it's raining here. But I've learned that can't stop you from getting out and seeing some of the most beautiful places our city has to offer.

In the Spring, the tulip fields are blooming like crazy and it's flowers galore at the Tulip Festival!

Gas Works Park has one of the best views of water and city:

And my favorite look out, Kerry Park, has the best view of the Space Needle in town:

If you've never been, going up in the Space Needle is also a must. Even if you don't go for dinner, the view is worth it...especially on a clear evening. We had brunch for my birthday up there one year, and boy was it delicious!

I hope this has inspired you to visit Seattle! Despite the rain, it's a beautiful city with so many wonderful things to do. I am forever grateful that I was able to spend 3 years of my life here while in school. I can't wait to visit every once and a while. It's been quite the adventure, Seattle. Thanks for all the memories, good food and sudden downpours. I've been told they build character :)

Thanks for having me, Natasha! I've enjoyed takin' over Schue Love for the day xoxo

And who's ready to visit now?  Meee!!

If you've missed previous editions of Travel Schue, you can find them here:

Dallas

Columbus

Charleston

Chicago

New York

Thanks again to Michaela for being our tour guide!!

xo natasha

PS...you can find me over at Tiffany's blog today showcasing my ideal outfit for Easter!  Be sure to check it out!