About

My name is Brittany. This is my little design world, and I'd love to share it with you.

"Darkroom and Dearly"
is the name of my little shop and my blog. The name comes from both my love of taking photographs and sketching cute illustrated greeting cards, which you can see here.

I'm a from-everywhere girl; I've made my home in the wide open plains of Oklahoma, the green, rolling mountains of North Carolina, and now I'm starting a new chapter of my life in the misty, mossy woods of northern Oregon.

I live with my fiancee Tanner in Portland. (You can read our engagement story here!) He's a true Southern gentleman from the heart of Georgia -- while I may be from everywhere, his whole world was his Southern home until he followed his heart (and me) out to Oregon. He brings out the irrepressible spirit of youth in me, and is my constant source of support and inspiration.

This is our journey through discovery of Oregon's beautiful places and its stories. Our stories.

I'm a writer, a photographer, a poet, an artist, a backpacker, a sailor, a carpenter, an explorer, a scrapbooker, a daughter, a sister, a skier, a vegetarian, a reader, a historian, and a bundle of ideas. This is my adventure in sharing them with you. I hope you enjoy!

If you want to read a little more about me, try {this post}!

Are you new to Darkroom and Dearly? Browse the topics and pages on the homepage to find something fun! Or check out some of the following favorite posts:

• How to make homemade envelope liners!
• A fun story about the travels of Mr. Potato Head...
• Looking for an adventure? Start your quest here.
• How to make your own Polaroid coasters!
• Need a good laugh? Read some funny quips from clever people.
• Get in the holiday spirit - check out the 12 Days of Christmas Crafts!
• Make your own kitchen fork hooks!
• A better way to organize your drawers.
• Learn the tips and tricks of being an Etsy seller.
• Waste time with mindlessly entertaining boredom busters!

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Shop my {etsy store}
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Visit my {photo album}
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Read about my {life at sea}
Send me an {email}

Otherwise, have fun browsing around Darkroom and Dearly, which is dedicated to the everyday lifestyle, and a few more artsy things besides.