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TYLER BLAKE

I dabble in photography, mainly landscapes and of course vistas with architectural interest.
I like cycling on my road bike, when I can, for long distances.
I have traveled abroad and studied the architecture and environs of Paris, France. I have also traveled to Germany, Czech Republic, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, Netherlands, and the South of France.

Growing up in Minnesota, vacations always involved going “up north” and it’s still my favorite place to disconnect and relax.
My husband and I have a goal to see an NHL game at every hockey arena and we are well on our way.
I collect coins, and love searching antique shops and flea markets for different pieces to add to my collection.

I love the outdoors and love to go backpacking.
My favorite backpacking trip my husband and I have ever done was the Teton Crest Trail with our three kids. It was quite challenging and beautiful and was definitely a bucket list experience for us!

I am from Kansas City, Missouri and I am a diehard fan of the Chiefs and Royals.
My childhood house was built by famous chocolatier Russell Stover.
In high school, I drew comics for the Newspaper the Kansas City Star.
I was steered towards architecture at a young age after my parents realized that I was not going to follow them into becoming a fourth-generation attorney.

I have been studying various forms of martial arts for two years and counting.
I love traveling and have lived abroad twice: in Scotland for two years when I was little, and in Italy for most of an academic year (before getting sent home early due to the onset of the pandemic).
I played soccer and softball from age five to eighteen.
I’ve read the entire Harry Potter series ten times.

I’m a passionate Minnesota sports fan.
I got a hole-in-one in a high school golf tournament.
I’m a casual games enthusiast.
I grew up living on a lake.
I lived abroad for a year, spending the summer in New Zealand and the academic year in Italy.

I’m originally from Pittsburgh, PA and I’m a huge Penguins hockey fan! I’ve probably been to over 200 Penguins games
- When I was in high school, I had artwork on display at the Andy Warhol Museum
- I am a diehard fan of Bad Bunny, and you can’t bring him up around me or I’ll never stop talking
- On the weekends, you can find me painting at the beach, checking out a new hiking trail, or lost in a thrift/vintage store

I’m really into film, pop culture, possibly even fandom! Stems from my upbringing.
I try to catch every final of every sporting event each year if possible.
In the last couple of years, I’ve started to partake in a yearly hiking/backpacking trip with a couple of college buddies. It’s officially a part of my life now.

I’ve done Irish dancing since I was six and went with a team to the World Championships in Scotland when I was fifteen – we got third place!
I love being outside in nature! My favorite activities are hiking, rock climbing, and swimming.
My favorite desserts are chocolate chip cookies, apple pie, and lemon bars.

My last name translates to mean construction, structure, in Russian. Go figure!
My father and Wade’s mother are brother and sister.
I worked a college summer break as a custom home carpenter in North Carolina. Received the best tan in my life!
I own a beautiful, 1928, Arts & Crafts style home. Sadly, my renovation desires often get put on hold. The cobbler’s children have no shoes-as the saying goes.

I am a hopeless romantic and watch all the Hallmark and Lifetime channel Christmas shows.
I like Christmas trees in every room.
I’m a ‘weather freak’ – and have weather alerts set on my phone from all over the world.
I love what weather does – the literal atmosphere it creates, that it’s unpredictable and creates awe and inspiration; I love what it does to the quality of light, the dramatic change in temperatures.
I love classic, iconic and inspiring characters that still have that hint of fabulousness from days gone by.
I love timelessness.
I love style, especially the outrageous, over the top “more is more,” “it’s never done until it’s overdone” kind.
I love Bossa Nova and smokey jazz.
I love black and white photos.
I hate mediocre.
I also love quiet anonymity, where things slowly reveal themselves rather than kicking you in the head.
I love Lilacs and the smell of rain; and the thunder that echoes across the lake for 10 minutes.
I love the sound of loons and waterfalls.

I moved solo to London, England after college and worked at Harrod's, Old Compton Cafe and for a solicitor (lawyer) in Mayfair to fund backpacking throughout Europe.
I’m a certified scuba diver and have dived in the Dry Tortugas, Greece and Jamaica.
My two daughters are my besties.
My favorite summer pastime is SUP-ing aka stand up paddleboarding.
I have a special talent for setting down a cup of coffee somewhere in my house I can’t remember.

I love the holidays and puppies.
I believe in angels.
My motto is: “don’t forget to smile and do what you do best with passion and follow your heart.“