Today’s protest near Riverfront Park in Spokane, WA where over 100 people showed up to try to prevent the deportation of two young men without due process whose guardians (US citizens) were on scene. One of them just turned 21 today. ICE battered protesters and members of the press who were trying to record. It is unconscionable that it is happening in the USA. History has its eyes on you. When you choose, will you stand with the oppressed or the oppressor?

ICE is operating out of this building, and currently holding young men that are legal asylum seekers whose guardians (American citizens) are here. They are prevented from seeing them or speaking with them after they reported for a check in, and we are being told that they are going to be taken to Tacoma. We are currently waiting for the police to show up to discuss the issue with ICE. There are easily over 100 people in the crowd here standing in solidarity with the families. There are also several different local news organizations. If you are in the area, and would like to support the families, please stop by. 🩷

The world could definitely use a lot more of this right now. ♥️

✨️ We are proud sponsors of the upcoming @33artistsmarket (who you should DEFINITELY be following) that will be at the GORGEOUS @thepergola.509venue on Saturday, July 26th. MARK YOUR CALENDARS because you truly cannot miss this!⁠ ⁠ Top 5 reasons you have to be there:⁠ 1️⃣ - You get to meet and support DOZENS of local artists, all in one spot!⁠ ⁠ 2️⃣ - The venue is absolutely stunning, it’s a whole summer VIBE.⁠ ⁠ 3️⃣ - You’ll find all kinds of cute art pieces at any price point!⁠ ⁠ 4️⃣ - Gwyn Pevonka. How can you not love her passion for artists?!⁠ ⁠ 5️⃣ - The yummy food and drinks! @sasquatcho_taco and @icedoutcoffee1 are absolutely crushing it, and you can eat tacos, sip on iced coffee and SHOP FOR ART?!?! Sign me up. 🌮😇⁠ ⁠ Also, this fab poster was created by the talented artist Matt Clinard. Follow him here! @mattclinard⁠ ⁠

He did it, and I couldn’t be prouder!!! 🧑‍🎓🥹

🔆SOFT GIRL SUMMER is in FULL effect at @sowingjoyfarm! Flowers always bring extra magic to your space, especially when they are locally grown. AD This family-run flower farm grows blooms with intention, purpose, and a deep-rooted love for the land. 💖 Each beautiful bouquet is exquisitely crafted with care, bursting with stems that dance to life in soft petals and vibrant colors that glow with the magic of the changing season. ⁠That sweet spot between spring and summer is here — sunshine, soft breezes, and blooms at their best. Nature is showing OFF, and the flowers are loving every moment of it. 🌸⁠ ⁠ Make your way to the flower fields this summer for a lineup of fun events at Sowing Joy Farm — like tea towel painting, flower pounding, and a Murder Mystery Dinner to die for! You’ll definitely find us at one of the Sip n Snip Dinner events, perfect for a night out with our girls. 🍷 To learn more about Sowing Joy Farm, visit trendingnorthwest.com and search top local florists in the Inland Northwest.⁠ ⁠ Images courtesy of Sowing Joy Farm 📸

Not gonna lie - this upside down strawberry matcha drink changed my life a little. 🥹 Every single time I pop by @muggiescoffee, it makes me so ridiculously happy. Girly drinks FTW!!! Plus, it’s women-owned by the SWEETEST human. Give them a follow and tell them we said hi! 💕

🍖 Stop by for the Korean barbecue, but stay for the cheesy corn! At @sengs_asian_barbecue, they’re doing it RIGHT. If you’ve never done Korean barbecue before, Seng’s is the perfect place to jump in. And if you have? You’ll still be blown away by the variety, the flavor, and how well they’ve brought this concept to Spokane. They personally invited us to try it out as their guests and we were so excited to see what the hype was about!✨ This place is already packed—and for good reason. The all-you-can-eat option is a ridiculous deal for what you get: perfectly marinated meats, fresh veggies, and more banchan than you’ll know what to do with. I loved the kalbi short ribs, and Rob wouldn’t stop talking about the bulgogi. 🤌🏼 This is the kind of place that’s made for date night. The vibe is lively and fun from beginning to end. The team is so kind and quick to help—especially if you’re new to Korean BBQ. They’ll walk you through what to do, when to flip your meat, and how combine unique flavors. It’s fun, delicious, and moves fast. We were in and out in about an hour! We’ll definitely be back—and next time we’re bringing friends. Seng’s is absolutely worth the reservation, again and again! 😍

It’s official, my boy is GRADUATING this Saturday. 🥹 Please share heartfelt advice and encouragement in the comments below because I will share them with him at his graduation party! He’s had such a difficult year, and I know it will mean the WORLD to him to know how many people are in his corner. 🔆 From the moment he was born it has been a wild and wonderful journey in equal measure. I quite literally couldn’t be prouder of him. He’s overcome so much. His never-ending curiosity about the world, emotionally intuitive nature, and sweet, silly spirit will take him in this life. I can’t wait to see what his future holds! Now he’s community college-bound to save money and stay close to home for his AS degree, and wants to go to Whitworth or WSU for the balance of his education in the field of psychology so that he can help other people in challenging circumstances successfully find their way back to themselves, too. His journey has not been a typical one, but it has certainly been a powerful one. I am so proud of this kid. 🫶🏻 📸 The INCREDIBLE @shanoahbriphotography