Have a Happy Fourth of July! Travis and I are flying up to see his bro, sister in law, and cutest nieces ever! Eat plenty of watermelon for me, and I will find some fireworks somewhere 
We may visit Stanley Park again… and hopefully H&M will be open this time! yay!
Sweet Maeve and Uncle Travis… we are so excited to meet her new little sister, Fiona!
Johnny Depp is returning to us as the Mad Hatter…
Quite like a Seuss-ian city of porcelain
Yellow!
Delicate gold rimming a cloud of ceramic beauty.
Excellent website ta-boot.
via: up in the air somewhere
I heart this creative way to jazz up a simple votive. Sarah from cursive design highlights the best part of summer with her porch season post, twilight!
July marks the true beginning of summer here in Portland. June is a mix of breezy spring weather plus some smatterings of rain. But July is full force PARADISE!
Farm to Table, originally uploaded by -dlb-.
over 10 pounds of berries… Sauvie Island is calling my name!
Via a blog devoted solely to the cuteness and creatively inspiring Zooey
The Many Faces of Zooey Deschanel.
Turn your desk into a blooming garden with this pretty tulip USB hub!
via swissmiss | USB tulip hub.
I am also digging their ipod lego dock!
via: fredflare.com
I came across photographer Brian McDonnell’s work through the Acro Yoga artist, Lila Donolo and his portfolio is lovely! I was particularly captivated by his work for Galeotti’s Restaurant. “The shoot was to create a “family portrait” for use in advertising and to hang in the restaurant.”
I absolutely have to make this. This weekend. Hope yours is as flavorful!
fresh365: Flatbread with Gorgonzola, Caramelized Onions & Arugula.
My newsletter from The Oregonian’s Home and Garden tips reminded me of the need to wean myself from the convenience of my dryer!
They included some great tips, here are my faves:
• Squeamish about neighbors seeing your underwear? Hide it inside the pillow cases. Or, string multiple, parallel clotheslines, and hide it between sheets and towels on the outer lines.
• Avoid hanging clotheslines under trees where birds like to congregate.
• Because sunlight bleaches naturally, it’s great for white sheets, towels and T-shirts.
• A mesh bag or a plastic hanging plant pot is good place for storing clothespins because it allows rainwater to drain.
• To avoid sheets flapping in the wind, fold them in half and hang them by the hems.
• Clothes can even be dried in winter without damaging fabric. Be sure to remove them gently and bring them inside to thaw before folding. (ha!)
Drying clothes naturally – Homes & Gardens.
And for my second item on the LIST:
Rainwater Collection!
Build a Rainwater Collection System
Even though I wasn’t born in the Northwest, it truly feels like home. I can imagine having a forested nook for all of my imaginations to take root.
Image via: evencleveland: my childhood.
pretty!
what a cool blog! I love her work, but I am especially entranced by the way her work has translated into a blog design!
Blogger and artist Aprile writes:
“I made these little plant labels out of some blank wood business cards (cut in half) and some stamps. They work even better than I planned, because since they are as thin as paper, the water travels up them and you can tell when the plants are thirsty! I think they’re cute. I can’t grow plants, but at least I can make things!”
Via: you are what you love.
Coming to you live from Portland, OR compliments of Chelsea of {frolic}
the awesomeness of food carts plus a dash of style. portland style.
Via new collaboration: Urban Weeds.
It was this tie that first hooked me,
But this dress + that bike + flowers… I am in love
Her blog is adorable, and the wedding was featured on Martha Stewart.com!
{frolic!}: laura normandin’s wedding.
I can’t imagine a commercial like this getting past the morality brigade that keeps our airwaves “PC” and such
Jim Henson vintage compilation
Sunday Parkways are 7-8 mile “temporary parks” along city streets connecting neighborhoods and residents in North, Northeast and Southeast Portland.
A relaxed, non-competitive, FREE event featuring a variety of activities in several parks and along the routes. Featured parks include food carts (YUM!) entertainment, and shopping!
*9 am to 4 pm each day*
June 21 North Portland
July 19 Northeast Portland
August 16 Southeast Portland
a couple of new blogs I have added to my growing Google Reader list…
Some old, some new. Its funny how a slow day at work makes my reader list so empty!
and last but not least… a portland blogger! i get so excited to see the creatives that share my fair city.
This image from my hip dallas music scene bloggin, polaroid lovin’ gorilla vs. bear inspires me to experiment with my toy camera. must buy more film.
gorillavsbear.net: photos: Grizzly Bear + Here We Go Magic | Live in Dallas.
