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I was at Sarah Wallace’s darling little shop … which is in the space where Desperado used to be. Yes, dear we know that. Love her designs. And so many adorable little dresses. Ohmy. Lucia … Lucia Sounds like a movie title doesn’t it? She’s in the Pearl at 424 NW 11th. Here are a [...]
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‘Veggie Love’: PETA’s Banned Super Bowl Ad I’m just sure you’ve seen the Veggie Love video that was supposedly banned by NBC for viewage during this Sunday’s Super Bowl? Go to the link if not. What do you think? The feminist take is that it’s using the female body to sell … broccoli? But the [...]
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Saturday, Jan. 24 is Poppy & Ivy’s second Birthday Bash. If you know Ms. Amy Holland at all, you know there will be cake, champagne, treats and the ever popular balloon bust (you KNOW you like it!). Holland says she is every so thankful for her customer’s commitment to supporting local in tough times and [...]
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Have you seen Kate Towers new website? Ooooh lala … it’s creative and whimsical. Rumor has it that she helped illustrate the home page on her site. Of course Towers co-owned the Seaplane Boutique she started with Holly Stalder. And you can also shop for her creations on Etsy. although she only has three items [...]
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Are you looking at your home and thinking you wish you could restore it, reform it, reuse or repair? Or BOMB it? Their customer service is legendary, which if you know me, you know that counts for 90% of the shopping experience. So everything short of bombing you can probably get help with at Rejuvenation [...]
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The Monkey and the Rat on NE Alberta is closing and they’re having a 40 % off all merchandise sale. TODAY they’re celebrating at the Old Town location with two bands, Missionary Chocolates, Tea by Townshend’s Tea Company and the Casba Café. See ya there! More tonight! Shop on.
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“I wanted to do something with the interiors that clearly inspired by the architecture,” says Smith, who’s known for his layered, evolved-over-generations aesthetic. “But I always love English houses that are a little more exuberant, a little more interesting, so it’s not all super-severe-looking Georgian decoration.” The rooms he put together have all the warmth and prettiness of traditional English interiors, but their multiple reference strike a looser note. There’s no dearth of serious English antiques – George II, meet George III – but they mingle with overstuffed pieces in homey fabrics, chunky Chinese bureaus, exotic Moorish side tables. Coarse sisals foil exquisite antique rugs; bold ikats play off pale English chintzes. Architectural digest
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OMYGOD the sun is shining. It shined yesterday as well. In Portland people feel like moles when the sun shines during the winter (and sometimes in the summer). So hurry, get out there and get it before it’s gone and don’t forget your sunglasses. I took the dog to doggie daycare (Fetch on MLK) this [...]
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Shoes anyone? Need I say more? Of course I do. Imelda’s (btw I love their tag line … (“Feed the Addiction”) on Hawthorne and NW Everett (my favorite of the two stores) is having their After the Holidays sale starting on Friday chicas! Through Sunday, Jan. 18th 20 to 70% off of Born, Dansko, Earth, [...]
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The Art of Weddings And if you’ve been part of a wedding, and who hasn’t as a relative or as the person who is marrying, you know it is an art. There are bridal shows in Portland and there are bridal shows. This event is different. It’s branded as a Couture Bridal Event with a [...]
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Can you believe what’s happening in Spokane? Crying out loud. My kids are both up there and they’ve gotten unbelievable amounts of snow this winter. My daughter was out driving in it this evening and said they’re supposed to get another 8-10 inches tonight and tomorrow. Here’s what the weather bureau says: After getting 61.5 [...]
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Can you believe this lampshade was redone like this with bias tape aka seam binding? So easy if you’re familiar with seam binding. It’s already folded in half with the hems already folded under. Is this making sense? Probably not but I know exactly what I’m talking about. Hehe. Check out the details on Martha’s [...]
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